GTA responds to Kirani Ayat’s claim of copyright infringement
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has responded to claims by Ghanaian musician Kirani Ayat that his copyright was infringed when excerpts of his ‘Guda’ music video were used by the authority in a tourism advertisement shared yesterday on the social media accounts of President Akufo-Addo.
In a statement released today, Wednesday, 28 September 2022, the GTA said, as a matter of fact, they have circulated the said video since three years ago.
The Authority also clarified that the video montage was not done by them but “was acquired legitimately from a bespoke creative agency as part of a project in 2019.”
Without naming the creative agency, the GTA added: “This video has thus been played severally locally and internationally without any issue. The content was used in accordance with the terms agreed with the agency and not as being alleged.”
The Ghana Tourism Authority also indicated “since the Authority became aware of the tweet from @KiraniAYAT, we have reached out to the Agency to deal with the matter.”
The GTA again highlighted it “has been very supportive of the Arts and has created platforms for engagement and performances for our artistEs, and we will continue to do so in our quest to make Ghana the preferred tourism destination.”
Read the entire statement below:
Trending Entertainment
GTA launches Ghana Feast campaign
09:29Mr Drew sued by Jamrok Bar & Event Centre for absence at agreed-upon Easter event
15:58'Bold': Kofi Jamar on how 'fast-food paced' music industry left him 'depressed'
10:59Luigi Maclean 'overwhelmed' as debut album, concert draw 'A Thousand Tongues'
09:36DNA Ministries ready with 2024 Issachar Conference
22:46'They are crazy' – Sammy Flex responds to critics, doubles down on Shatta Wale defence
11:53Board of TGMAs 2024 makes 3 changes for Amerado, Xlimkid
10:52'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran': Shakira announces world tour
09:54Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Jubilee Hall opened
07:43Disability not a curse; retract, apologise for your mockery of Stonebwoy – GSPD to Shatta Wale
02:08