M.anifest has shockingly opened up about not receiving a single cedi as royalties in Ghana.
The Rapper revealed the harsh realities of Ghana’s creative arts industry, describing it as “broken with non-existent infrastructure.”
Speaking at the ‘Protecting What You Create’ seminar which was shared on Instagram on 28 February 2026, M.anifest revealed that he has not received any royalties from the Ghanaian music industry, despite being active for over a decade.
He said; “As a Ghanaian creative or businessperson, you are dealing with broken infrastructure and, at times, non-existent infrastructure. I was very glad to hear that some strides were made back in those days, but I will tell you, I have not received a single cedi in royalties from Ghana in my life.”
“So, the bad news is that this is where you are beginning from. You are starting from a broken place.
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 utilise it to promote their craft.
