MUSIGA honours Jonathan McReynolds with PRO Membership 

The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) has conferred professional membership of the Union on Grammy Award winning Gospel artiste, Jonathan McReynolds. The MUSIGA Pro membership, aims at enhancing support and resources for professional musicians across the nation. The event took place on Tuesday at the Accra International Conference Centre when 524 diasporans were given Ghanaian citizenship by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

The ceremony was attended by musicians including the Tagoe Sisters and other MUSIGA members. As part of the event a citation was presented to Jonathan McReynolds, who was among the 524 diasporans granted Ghanaian citizenship . The citation was read by former MUSIGA president Diana Hopeson and presented by 1st Vice President Rev Dr. Thomas Yawson.

The citation emphasized the importance of McReynolds’ contributions to music and his role as an ambassador for Ghanaian culture abroad. Diana Hopeson stated, “Jonathan McReynolds embodies the spirit of our music community, and his recognition as a Ghanaian citizen is a testament to our commitment to fostering international ties through music.”

Rev Dr. Yawson added, “As we present this citation, we celebrate not only Jonathan’s achievements but also our collective goal to elevate Ghanaian music on the global stage. The MUSIGA Pro membership is designed to empower artists like him and provide them with the tools they need to succeed.”

Jonathan McReynolds expressed his gratitude for the honor done him by MUSIGA and assured the Union of his readiness to support the Union and the Ghanaian music industry in anyway possible within his means. His host, Princess Dr. Asie Ocansey commended the Union for the honor done to Jonathan and the prospects of working together in the future. Jonathan McReynolds was accompanied to Ghana, by his mother and his elder sister.

The MUSIGA Pro membership offers various benefits, including access to exclusive workshops, networking opportunities, and resources tailored for professional development. This initiative reflects MUSIGA’s ongoing commitment to supporting its members and promoting the growth of the music industry in Ghana.

(Source: Ahuma Bosco Ocansey)