Kenneth Appiah says showbiz pays the highest taxes
Veteran gospel musician Kenneth Appiah has claimed that the entertainment industry contributes more in taxes to the government than any other profession in Ghana.
Speaking in an interview on Adom TV, Kenneth Appiah said that from where he stands, the entertainment sector brings in the highest tax revenue.
“Where I am right now, if we are to mention the job that generates a lot of taxes for the government, I will say it is the entertainment industry,” he said.
He compared the industry to other well-known professions such as nursing and accounting, insisting that none of them match entertainment when it comes to tax contributions.
“You can’t compare nursing, accounting, or whatever else to the entertainment industry. The taxes the entertainment industry pays are the highest,” he stated.
Kenneth Appiah also reflected on how things were during his active years in music. According to him, musicians in the past did not make much money from their craft, but their efforts laid the foundation for today’s generation to benefit financially.
“During my time, there was no money in music, but I will say we paved the way for the younger artistes now to generate money from their work,” he said.
He added that one of the main changes that has helped today’s musicians earn a living is the growing focus on the business side of music.
“In the past, we didn’t pay attention to the business aspect of music, but now that the business aspect has been added, it makes it lucrative for persons now to pursue music for a livelihood,” he added.
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