Midas Touch Incorporated has denied claims by its signee, Imrana, that the music label is not complying with the terms of their contract.
According to Imrana, born Abdul Latif Imrana, his management made no attempt to market and promote his songs as well as fulfil all aspects of the contract signed on October 7, 2019.
He also alleged that a promise of a decent accommodation and a car for him have not been fulfilled by the label, a situation which compelled him to put up with friends.
But Midas Touch Inc., in a press statement, described the allegations as untrue and gross misconduct on the part of the artiste; hence, it is referring the matter to its lawyers for appropriate advice and action.
“As part of our contractual obligation, Midas Touch Inc. have been paying Imrana a monthly stipend of GH¢2000.
Indeed, the agreed amount has been paid to him until the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic which adversely affected the operations of the label. Due to the effects of the pandemic, Midas Touch Inc. agreed with the artiste for a review of the stipend to GH¢1300, which has not been defaulted till date,” the label stated.
“On the issue of accommodation, it is untrue as indicated by Imrana that he had not been provided with a decent accommodation. Management secured an accommodation at Westlands, a suburb of Accra, made payment and began renovating the chamber and hall self-contained apartment for him. Unfortunately, Imrana, during the course of the renovation of the facility, rejected and demanded a more luxurious accommodation of his preference. Indeed, management of MidasTouch Inc. has not abandoned the issue of accommodation and making frantic efforts to get Imrana a befitting accommodation,” it further stated.
“Furthermore, management wishes to refute the claim by Imrana that he was promised a car. In fact, what we agreed upon was he will be provided with a means of transport when invited for shows, interviews and other activities which the company has been taking care of since the resumption of the contract. It is, therefore, palpable falsehood that Midas Touch Inc. promised to buy him a car as part of the contract.”
“On the allegation of the record label’s unwillingness to promote and market his numerous songs, we categorically state that it is untrue as alleged by Imrana. After the music was done, the team embarked on of vigorous promotion of the song via various media channels across Ghana and beyond.
So it’s with much regret to only wake up to the news that our artiste has ignored all other appropriate channels of arbitration as stipulated in the terms of the contract and rather chose to subject Midas Touch Inc. to media prosecution and ridicule at our blind side.”
By Francis AddoÂ