Central Music Awards marks 15th anniversary with seminar for creatives
By Bismark Botchwey Heritage Promotions has held the 15th edition of the Central Music Awards (CMA) Seminar for musicians and creative industry professionals in the Central Region. The seminar, held at Cape Coast on Saturday, August 29, brought together musicians, artiste managers, media personalities, bloggers, content creators, event organisers and other key players in the […]
The 15th Central Music Awards (CMA) Seminar took place in Cape Coast on August 29th, bringing together musicians, industry professionals, and stakeholders from Ghana's Central Region. The event aimed to educate and empower creatives with skills to enhance their craft, strengthen their brands, and build professional networks.
Moderated by Bismark Botchwey, the seminar featured presentations from Candyman Lucas Mensah, founder of the CMA; Dr Margaret Delali Numekevor, a music lecturer; and Nana Ekua Apeatsewah II, former MUSIGA Chairperson for the Central Region. Topics included the history and future of the CMA, building a sustainable future for the music industry, and embracing artificial intelligence in music creation.
Candyman Lucas Mensah shared the challenges and achievements of the CMA journey, announcing a GH¢5,000 sponsorship for the New Artiste of the Year category. Dr. Margaret Delali Numekevor emphasized the need for strategic planning, professional development, and sustainable revenue models for the music industry. Nana Ekua Apeatsewah II encouraged musicians to explore AI opportunities and emphasized the importance of copyright protection.
The seminar concluded with an open forum for participants to discuss industry challenges and opportunities.
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