The head of event and communication at Charter House, organisers of annual Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, George Quaye, has revealed that the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lynx Entertainment, Richie Mensah, was fired from the board of VGMA after he signed MzVee unto his record label.
According to George Quaye, members of the VGMA board were not supposed to have any ties or whatsoever with musicians, adding that the rule was put in place to avoid conflict of interest on the part of the VGMA board.
As sighted on Asembi.com, George Quaye made this known George Quaye when he hosted Richie Mensah as a guest on Joy FM’s “Showbiz A to Z”.
“As soon as he signed MzVee he was fired. The board no dey play like that, he was fired instantly. Same for Kwame Fakye, soon as he signed Adina he was fired quickly” he said.
Reacting to Richie Mensah picking his nomination to contest for the MUSIGA Vice-President,Geroge Quaye explained that even if Richie wins the contest, he would not be a member of VGMA board by default because he had already been fired from the board.
Richie who was on the show confirmed he was no more a member of the VGMA board.
He cautioned people to stop accusing him of using his influence to help his artists to win nomination and awards at VGMA because he had no influence on the board.
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