Award-winning gospel artiste Diana Hamilton says she cannot relate to ongoing conversations about disputes between musicians and record labels, citing her own decades-long experience with stable management.
Responding to a question asked GHOne TV on the trending issue involving rapper Kwesi Arthur and his relationship with the Ground Up label, Hamilton said her career has followed a markedly different path. “Unfortunately, I cannot relate,” she said, explaining that she has worked with the same manager for 27 years.
Hamilton noted that consistency and commitment have defined her professional journey. She said her manager, whom she referred to as Uncle Charles, has always emphasised honouring agreements once they are signed. “When we put a signature to it, we stick with it,” she said, adding that the approach has served her well over the years.
Beyond her core management team, the gospel singer said her wider European and international management structure has also remained intact for about 15 years, contributing to stability and growth in her career.
While acknowledging that disputes between artistes and record labels frequently surface in the music industry, Hamilton said she has not experienced such challenges personally. She suggested that effective structures and clear arrangements may explain why she has avoided similar conflicts.
“I don’t know what sparks these conversations,” she said, adding that whatever systems have been put in place around her career have worked so far. Hamilton expressed hope that the longstanding professional relationships she enjoys will continue to endure.
The comments come as renewed debate emerges in Ghana’s music industry over contracts, artist rights and the balance of power between creatives and record labels, following public discussions around Kwesi Arthur’s management situation.