Ghanaian rapper King Paluta has publicly criticised streaming platform Boomplay over what he describes as insufficient financial rewards for artistes, despite strong streaming numbers.
His comments come after Boomplay released its Q1 2026 chart highlighting the most streamed Ghanaian artistes from January to March. King Paluta ranked sixth on the list, which was topped by Black Sherif.
Reacting to the post, the rapper expressed frustration over the disconnect between streaming figures and actual earnings. While acknowledging the recognition of being on the chart, he questioned the value of such milestones without fair compensation.
“…Yes, but no money! You people are taking us for granted and it’s sooo wrong!” he wrote.
Currently, Boomplay pays artistes between $0.003 and $0.005 per stream, depending on user location (primarily Africa) and subscription tier.
King Paluta’s remarks have sparked broader conversations about artiste compensation in Ghana’s digital music space, with many industry stakeholders echoing concerns over low payouts despite high engagement.
The issue of streaming revenue continues to be a hot topic as artistes push for fairer monetisation structures from digital platforms.
