Judith Wambura Mbibo

'Avoid being stingy, get a lawyer when signing contracts' - Trigmatic tells musicians

Ghanaian artiste Trigmatic has urged musicians in the country to seek legal assistance when signing contracts. Speaking at the African Music Business Dialogue and Music Showcase '25 at the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum on March 28, 2025, Trigmatic emphasised that artistes should not be stingy when it comes to securing their careers. He stressed the importance of considering the long-term implications of contracts to avoid future regrets. "When they send you that 40-page contract and you know you can't read it, get a lawyer and stop being stingy. Lawyers don’t just speak English, they also love money. "You need to understand the role you are playing when working on a project and charge accordingly. Also, think long-term when signing contracts. If you sign a contract where a commercial will run for an extended period, you will continue earning royalties whenever it airs. That way, you won’t become a burden to your family," he explained.