Philip Hayford, CEO of Phiphas Recordz (L) and Gospel musician Cecilia Marfo in a photograph
Philip Hayford, CEO of Phiphas Recordz, has made a striking revelation about the state of the Ghanaian music industry.
In an interview on Light TV on December 11, 2025, Hayford described the industry as deeply fragmented and plagued by dishonesty.
While artistes, producers and stakeholders often project an image of unity, he claims that behind the scenes, personal egos and self-serving agendas dominate.
According to him, this lack of genuine collaboration has stunted the industry’s growth and limited its global potential.
“Instead of supporting one another, key players prioritize individual gains over building a strong, united front. Until this changes, the dream of a thriving, internationally recognized Ghanaian music industry will remain just that—a dream,” Hayford asserted.
He also highlighted a critical issue affecting musicians: unfair treatment regarding royalties.
Many artistes struggle to receive proper compensation due to poor tracking systems, weak enforcement of rights and inefficiencies within royalty distribution organizations.
Hayford, who has worked with renowned gospel musicians such as Diana Asamoah, Ernest Opoku, Cecilia Marfo, Jack Alolome and Piesie Esther, emphasised that addressing these systemic problems is essential for the industry’s future success.
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