{
  "id": 6756796,
  "title": "MUSIGA members to benefit from MASLOC loans",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/musiga-members-to-benefit-from-masloc-loans",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T12:31:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/musiga-members-to-benefit-from-masloc-loans/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Members of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) are set to receive benefits from Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) loans, as announced by the Union's president, Bessa Simons, at a recent forum. The new arrangement will allow interested MUSIGA members to apply for MASLOC assistance, which includes tricycle, personal and group loans. The Union will ensure that applicants meet the necessary criteria through a committee set up specifically for this purpose. Simons emphasized the importance of vetting members to ensure they have a credible standing and the ability to repay loans on time. The move comes after MUSIGA gained valuable experience in handling similar transactions in recent years. Attendees of the forum expressed enthusiasm, with some indicating that such assistance would provide much-needed peace of mind while pursuing their music careers. Highlife songstress Akosua Agyemang encouraged musicians to engage with the Union to ensure their voices are heard, while noting that MUSIGA serves as the primary platform for advocating musicians' welfare. Greater Accra Regional Chairperson Kakra Tagoe urged members to actively participate in MUSIGA's activities, emphasizing the importance of the organization's role in advancing musicians' interests.",
  "summary": "Members of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) are set to benefit from Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) facilities following a meeting between the leadership of the two bodies.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "MUSIGA members to benefit from MASLOC loans",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/musiga-members-to-benefit-from-masloc-loans-6767605",
        "published": "2026-09-11T15:22:32.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}