GRi Arts & Culture Ghana 19 - 02 - 2001

MUSIGA executives say not involved in visa deals

MUSIGA executives say not involved in visa deals

Accra, (Greater Accra) 19 February 2001

The leadership of the Greater Accra branch of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) on Saturday said it will not condone any attempt by musicians to indulge in visa racketeering or any wrong-doing that will tarnish their image.

"We have a stringent screening process in place which ensures that our members don't take undue advantage of certain privileges," it said in a statement signed by Mac Tontoh, Chairman.

"We recognise that music is a global business and musicians are likely to cross boundaries to either record, promote their works, tour or do legitimate things to enhance their careers," he said.

Mac Tontoh therefore advised Ghanaian musicians not to do anything that would jeopardise the chances of colleagues who would like to travel to engage in legitimate business.

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