Richie Mensah has addressed the longstanding claims made by rapper Guru about his involvement in the 2013 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) controversy.

Guru had alleged that Richie’s position on the VGMA board led to him not receiving an award that year, but Richie has since refuted these claims, providing clarity on the situation. Here are the key points from his response:

1. No Influence on Guru’s Award Issue
Richie Mensah, CEO of Lynx Entertainment, has firmly denied any involvement in Guru not receiving an award at the 2013 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, clarifying that he had no influence on the decision-making process during that time.

2. A Brief Stint on the VGMA Board
Richie explained that he served as a board member for just one year, in 2013, and resigned after signing an artist to his label. He clarified that he wasn’t on the board when Lynx Entertainment released any artists in 2013.

3. The Origin of the Guru Conflict
Richie shared that he first realized there was an issue with Guru when he saw an interview where the rapper voiced his frustrations. He expressed surprise, stating that he never knew there was any conflict.

4. Misconceptions Around Nominations
He addressed the misconception that his label’s success at the awards was due to his position on the board, questioning if people were suggesting that his artists’ hit songs were undeserved.

5. Unanswered Concerns Over Awards
Richie confessed that his label often feels unfairly treated by the board, sharing how he has personally reached out to express concerns about award outcomes, but has rarely received any feedback.

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