Richie Mensah
Ghanaian music executive, Richie Mensah, has been appointed as a voting member of the Recording Academy, the organisation behind the Grammy Awards.
The accomplished music producer, singer, songwriter, and Chief Executive Officer of Lynx Group of Companies, announced the news by sharing artwork from the Recording Academy confirming his appointment.
In a Facebook post, Richie captioned the artwork, “Thank you, Recording Academy, for the honor.”
His appointment has been met with excitement among Ghanaians, who view it as a significant milestone for the country’s music industry.
While a few Ghanaians are already members of the Academy but have kept it private, many believe Richie’s inclusion will further open doors for local talent.
Social media users have expressed hope that his appointment will positively impact the development of Ghana’s music scene.
Richie Mensah has produced numerous superstars from his label, Lynx Entertainment, which has launched talents such as Kuami Eugene, KiDi, Asem, Eazzy, MzVee, DopeNation, Zigi, and the late OJ Blaq, among others.