CEO of Lynx Entertainment, Richie Mensah, has refuted claims by Guru that he was involved in the latter not receiving an award at the 2013 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.
In a discussion on Hitz FM on January 23, 2025, Richie Mensah clarified that he had no influence whatsoever on the rapper’s lack of recognition.
He explained that he only served as a board member for the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards for one year, resigning after signing an artist to his record label.
“I’ve been on the board before, and that particular year, Lynx didn’t release any artiste that was in 2013. In 2014, when we signed MzVee, I left the board. The issue started when the PRO at that time was supposed to have an interview but wasn’t around, so I was asked to speak on his behalf.
“That’s when people started tagging me as a board member. I don’t know why people want to spread this narrative. The first time I realised I had an issue with Guru was when I saw the interview. I never knew there was an issue. I also don’t have any issues with anyone,” he explained.
He added, “It’s painful. We work hard all year, and the industry talks about how hard my musicians work. My label consistently produces hit songs, yet when we get nominated, people say it’s because I’m on the board. But I ask myself, do they want to say those songs weren’t hits?”
Richie also expressed that he sometimes feels unfairly treated when artistes on his label aren’t duly awarded.
“The funny thing is, we also feel cheated by the board. Ask Robert Klah; I sometimes call him to ask why some of our songs didn’t win awards, and he tells me to send my concerns via email. But we never hear anything back. So, it’s very normal,” he added.
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