Ghanaian comic actor Richard Kweku Asante, popularly known as Kalybos, has called on bloggers and musicians in the country to rally behind the digitalization agenda of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, NPP's Presidential Candidate.

Kalybos made this appeal during a dinner and meeting organized by the Ghana Bloggers Association and Bawumia's identifiable group, where key discussions centered on the role of digitalization in transforming Ghana's creative and tech industries.

Speaking to the gathering, Kalybos emphasized the importance of musicians supporting Bawumia’s vision for digitalization.

He highlighted how the agenda could strengthen the Ghana Music Rights Organization (GHAMRO) in the collection of music royalties for artists.

“Digitalization will provide GHAMRO with the necessary tools to effectively collect royalties, ensuring that musicians are properly compensated for their work.

It's time we fully embrace this agenda for the benefit of all,” Kalybos stated.

Addressing bloggers, the comedian also underscored the significant impact digitalization could have on the blogging community.

He noted that by supporting Bawumia’s initiative, bloggers would not only enhance their reach but also benefit from increased digital infrastructure and opportunities in the global digital marketplace.

"Supporting Bawumia's digitalization vision is a win for the blogging industry.

It will open new markets and enable us to export our content more easily, gaining more international recognition," Kalybos remarked.

The actor also touched on Dr. Bawumia’s promise to appoint a Digital Ambassador, whose key responsibility would be to develop new external markets for Ghanaian digital talents and products, facilitating the export of digital content globally.

Kalybos emphasized the importance of this move in promoting Ghanaian creativity on the world stage, urging all in the creative and digital industries to back Bawumia’s plans.

Moreover, Kalybos praised Bawumia’s commitment to tackling unemployment, particularly his pledge to train approximately one million youth in digital skills.

“This is a direct benefit to bloggers, musicians, and others in the digital space,” he added.

"If our youth are equipped with the necessary skills, it will not only create more jobs but also boost innovation in the digital sector.”

In his closing remarks, Kalybos stressed the need for Ghana to build its digital infrastructure.

Drawing comparisons with Nigeria, he noted how the presence of Netflix and Amazon agencies has fueled the growth of Nigeria’s entertainment and tech industries.

“Ghana needs agencies built right here.

Nigeria has Netflix and Amazon hubs driving their creative industries.

We need the same here if we’re to make meaningful strides in the digital space," he explained.

"We in the industry know what's going on, so if a candidate is prioritizing digitalization, it's worth championing behind him,” Kalybos concluded, urging his fellow creatives and digital enthusiasts to support Bawumia’s vision for a digitally empowered Ghana.