GHMusic Publishing & Management (GHMusPub) is a Ghanaian Digital Music Publishing House registered in 2015 at the registrar generals department and the Ghana Music Rightsowners Organization (Ghamro).
Our Mission
Making the Ghanaian songwriter, composer and performer's repertoire available to worldwide audiences, and assisting them deriving maximum benefits from their intellectual property rights and gaining international recognition for their creations.
Our Vision
Making the Ghanaian songwriter, composer and performer's repertoire available to worldwide audiences, and assisting them deriving maximum benefits from their intellectual property rights and gaining international recognition for their creations.
Diana Hopeson - Visionary Leader, Industry Pioneer & Impact-Driven CEO
Diana Hopeson (aka Diana Akiwumi) is a trailblazing leader in the
African music industry and a champion for intellectual property rights,
artist development, and cultural preservation. As the Founder and CEO of
GHMusic Publishing and Management, Ghana's premier music publishing
company established in 2015, she has played a pivotal role in shaping
the country's music landscape. With a career spanning decades, Diana has
not only been a celebrated Gospel musician, minister, and advocate but
also an influential policymaker dedicated to empowering artists through
structured royalty systems and industry innovation.
Beyond her influence in music, Diana is a respected voice in counseling,
conflict resolution, and leadership development. She serves as the
Deputy Director of the Center for Peace and Reconciliation (CPR), an
organization she co-founded with her husband, Dr. Emmanuel Hopeson.
Through CPR, she has led initiatives in professional counseling, dispute
resolution, and life management services, impacting countless lives
across Ghana and beyond. Her deep commitment to social transformation
continues to drive her work in advocacy and mentorship.
Diana's impact extends across multiple leadership platforms. She is the
only woman to have served as President of the Musicians Union of Ghana
(MUSIGA), a founding member of the Christian Music Association of Ghana
(CMAG) and Women in Gospel Music (WIGM), and a former board member of
key institutions like the Ghana Music Rights Owners Organization
(GHAMRO), the National Theatre of Ghana, and the National Intellectual
Property Policy Committee. She has also been a longstanding consultant
and advisor for major music awards, including the Vodafone Ghana Music
Awards and the 3Music Awards, ensuring industry growth and transparency.
Diana's trailblazing contributions have earned her national and
international recognition. In 2007, she was honored with the Grand Medal
National Honors Award by His Excellency President John Agyekum Kufuor.
More recently, the 3Music Awards 2021 recognized her as an Outstanding
Woman in Ghana's Music Industry, and she received the Female Music Icon
Award 2021 from the GACA Women of Excellence Awards. As a sought-after
conference speaker, arts catalyst, and policy advocate, she continues to
inspire the next generation of artists, entrepreneurs, and industry
leaders.
Career Highlights:
Founder & CEO of GHMusic Publishing & Management, the leading musicpublishing entity in Ghana.- First and only female President of the Musicians Union of Ghana(MUSIGA), pioneering structural reforms for artists.
- Deputy Director & Co-Founder of the Center for Peace and Reconciliation (CPR), specializing in conflict resolution and counseling.
- Board member of key industry bodies, including GHAMRO, National Theatre of Ghana, and National Intellectual Property Policy Committee.
- Awarded the Grand Medal National Honors Award by Ghana's President for outstanding contributions to music and cultural heritage.
- Recognized as an Outstanding Woman in the Ghana Music Industry by 3Music Awards 2021.
- Highly commended by the Ghana Psychology Association as the first National Lay Representative in its Executive Body.
- Holds a Master of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology and has leveraged her expertise to drive positive social impact.
Diana Hopeson's journey is one of relentless innovation, leadership, and
service. Through her music, governance, and advocacy, she continues to
shape the future of Ghana's creative economy and inspire generations to
come.
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