Media personality, Nana Romeo
Nana Romeo has expressed dissatisfaction with what he considers exorbitant fees some Ghanaian artistes demand for performances at events.
In a conversation with Zionfelix on 4 February 2025, the media personality shared an instance where KiDi’s management quoted a whopping $20,000 for an upcoming show in the UK.
Nana Romeo stated that this fee, excluding flights and accommodation, was too high, prompting him to drop the idea of booking the artiste.
“I spoke to a lady from KiDi‘s camp, and they told me they would charge me $20,000, which excludes flights and hotels. Imagine how much we’d have to pay for sound and lighting. I also spoke to other artistes, and they charged me $18,000, which includes everything, but that is also too much. The painful thing is they come with their assistant and a manager. How would we make a profit from the concert itself?” he said.
Nana Romeo further emphasised that Ghanaians in the diaspora often struggle to attend such concerts, adding that artistes should be more mindful of the costs associated with organizing events.
“How many times have you heard of a Ghanaian artiste performing in the UK and being able to fill an auditorium? People don’t come out in large numbers to support.
“I understand an artiste has a brand, but sometimes they should be considerate and think about the organisers… Event organisers in the UK are also losing interest in booking Ghanaian artistes,” he added.
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