17th Agency is a boutique media organization dedicated to amplifying authentic voices in music and culture. As the parent company of Afrobeats Mag, Ghana Plug, Rotate Magazine, and Gospel Chapter, we maintain a unified set of rigorous editorial standards across our entire network.
Our Standard
Our mission is to provide trustworthy, insightful, and engaging coverage. To ensure our network remains a credible source for readers, artists, and industry partners, all 17th Agency publications adhere to the following pillars:
- Accuracy & Fact-Checking: We verify all critical data—including release dates, chart positions, and official quotes—through primary sources and reputable industry databases before publication.
- Editorial Independence: Our editorial content is strictly separated from our business operations. Coverage, reviews, and features cannot be purchased. Our writers retain full independence in their critical perspectives.
- Transparency: Any content produced through a brand partnership or sponsorship is clearly and permanently labeled as “Sponsored” or “Partner Content.”
Human-First Content Policy
In an evolving digital landscape, 17th Agency remains committed to Human-First Journalism. We believe music and culture require the nuance and emotion of human perspective.
- We do not publish unedited or fully automated AI-generated articles.
- All content across our sister platforms is written, fact-checked, and edited by our human editorial team to ensure a unique and authentic cultural voice.
Code of Ethics
Every publication under the 17th Agency umbrella is committed to the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Code of Ethics. We operate under four core principles:
- Seek Truth and Report It: We are honest, fair, and courageous in gathering and reporting information.
- Minimize Harm: We treat sources, subjects, and colleagues as human beings deserving of respect.
- Act Independently: Our highest obligation is to serve the public; we avoid conflicts of interest or “pay-for-play” journalism.
- Be Accountable and Transparent: We take responsibility for our work and explain our editorial decisions to our audience.
Corrections & Accountability
17th Agency takes full responsibility for the content hosted on our platforms. If an error is identified, our policy is to correct it promptly and transparently. Significant corrections are clearly noted within the article to maintain a trustworthy record of information.
Ownership & Contact
17th Agency is an independent media entity. We are committed to fostering the next generation of music journalism in Ghana and beyond.
Headquarters: Pokuaa St, Oyarifa, Accra, Ghana
Inquiries: partner@17thagency.com
Partnerships: partner@17thagency.com