M.anifest is a Ghanaian rapper
Ghanaian rapper, M.anifest, has shared his thoughts about the creative arts industry, describing it as “broken with non-existent infrastructure.”
Speaking at the “Protecting What You Create” seminar, shared on Instagram on February 28, 2026, M.anifest revealed that he has not received any royalties from the Ghana music industry despite being active for over a decade.
“As a Ghanaian creative or businessperson, you are dealing with broken infrastructure and, sometimes, a non-existent one. I was very glad to hear that some strides were made back in those days, but I’ll tell you, I’ve not received a single cedi in royalties from Ghana in my life.
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“So the bad news is that this is where you’re beginning from. You’re starting from a broken place,” he said.
The rapper also shared what he believes creatives can adopt to elevate their careers.
According to the acclaimed musician, creatives must stay abreast of technology and utilize it to promote their craft.
“You have to use technology as a tool. We have to use technology more than anybody else because that’s our equalizer right now, because this system is broken. I mean, how many places can you perform in Ghana? If you release an album and decide to tour Ghana, how many venues are there across the country?
“I can go on and on about the broken or sometimes non-existent infrastructure, but it’s not to be pessimistic or cynical, or to tell you that you’re handicapped. It’s simply to remind you that the work you’re doing is an uphill climb,” he added.
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