The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) has recently recognized Grammy Award-winning Gospel artiste, Jonathan McReynolds, by conferring professional membership of the Union on him.
The aim of the MUSIGA Pro membership is to provide enhanced support and resources for professional musicians across the nation. This recognition took place during a ceremony at the Accra International Conference Centre, where 524 diasporans were granted Ghanaian citizenship by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
The event was attended by various musicians, including the Tagoe Sisters and other MUSIGA members. As part of the ceremony, a citation was presented to Jonathan McReynolds, along with the 524 diasporans who received Ghanaian citizenship.
Former MUSIGA president Diana Hopeson read the citation, while 1st Vice President Rev Dr Thomas Yawson presented it.
The citation highlighted McReynolds’ contributions to music and his role as an ambassador for Ghanaian culture abroad. Diana Hopeson mentioned, “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 also expressed, “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 bestowed upon him by MUSIGA and reassured the Union of his readiness to support the Union and the Ghanaian music industry in any way possible within his means.
His host, Princess Dr. Asie Ocansey, commended the Union for recognizing Jonathan and expressed the prospects of working together in the future. Jonathan McReynolds was accompanied to Ghana by his mother and his elder sister.
