{
  "id": 19841812,
  "title": "I didn’t get a penny from ‘Mogya No Akasa’ – Philipa Baafi recounts music industry struggles",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/i-didnt-get-a-penny-from-mogya-no-akasa-philipa-baafi-recounts-music",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T17:42:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/i-didnt-get-a-penny-from-mogya-no-akasa-philipa-baafi-recounts-music-industry-struggles/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gospel artist Philipa Baafi has shared her struggles within the Ghanaian music industry, highlighting the lack of payment she received for her hit song \"Mogya No Akasa\". The musician spoke about her journey in an interview on Joy Prime, revealing a recurring pattern of receiving help from producers who demanded sexual favors in exchange for their services. This experience led to her nearly abandoning music, as several potential collaborators withdrew support when she refused their advances. Despite her determination to maintain her integrity and faith, Philipa faced significant challenges, particularly during the production of her subsequent albums. According to her, some individuals who initially agreed to work with her would drop out once she rejected their demands. The artist emphasized that she would not compromise her principles for the sake of her career, even when people offered to support her after she prayed for help. Another obstacle she faced was the financial reality of her success. While \"Mogya No Akasa\" became a hit across the country, she did not receive any monetary earnings from the song. Her revelation sheds light on the financial challenges some musicians encounter, even when their work garners widespread popularity, and raises questions about the distribution of revenue in the music industry. Despite these setbacks, Philipa Baafi remains committed to her music and faith, refusing to sacrifice her values for the sake of success.",
  "summary": "Gospel musician Philipa Baafi has opened up about the challenges she faced in the Ghanaian music industry, revealing that she received no money from her hit song Mogya No Akasa despite its widespread success. The singer also disclosed that she nearly gave up on music at some point in her career after repeatedly encountering challenges […]",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}