Ghanaian actor and voice-over artiste Andrew Tandoh Adote has called for stronger copyright legislation to protect voice-over artistes and ensure they receive royalties whenever their work is used.
Speaking on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z, Mr Adote said although some individuals are making efforts to organise and develop the voice-over industry, more support is needed from industry associations and government.
He stressed that legislation was necessary to give weight to efforts aimed at standardising the sector and protecting the intellectual property of voice-over artistes.
According to him, the absence of a strong legal framework could undermine attempts to secure royalties and establish proper industry standards.
Mr Adote also raised concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence on the voice-over industry, questioning how Ghanaian artistes would be protected and compensated if their voices are used in AI technologies.
He said the country must establish systems capable of ensuring that local voice-over artistes receive what is due them whenever their voices or creative work are commercially exploited.
The actor further noted that Ghana’s entertainment industry as a whole requires stronger copyright protection and better mechanisms for enforcing royalty payments.
His comments come amid growing discussions about intellectual property rights, digital content and the impact of artificial intelligence on creative professionals.
