Richard Mensah, also widely and popularly known by his stage name as Richie is a famous Ghanaian singer, song writer and producer.
Richie was born on the 17th of May 1986 in Accra, Ghana. He grew up in Ghana where he had his elementary and higher education respectively.
Richard Mensah’s Educational Background
Richie attended Achimota Senior High School, Accra and Achimota Senior High School both in Ghana in 2003.
Richie later proceeded to NIIT Accra to study Computer Software Engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the UK University.
Richard Mensah’s Music Career
Richie kick-started his music journey dated back to his young age in Senior High School when he used to perform at alongside his brother and sister at local variety shows.
He became popularly and professionally known in music after his brilliant release of hit tracks.
Richie is a talented singer, songwriter and record producer. He has produced records for several artists.
In 2006, Richie set up Lynx Entertainment and became the first artist signed to the record label when he released his debut album, “All of Me” on the label in 2008.
He went on to sign ASEM, OJ Blaq, Irene Logan, Eazzy, Zigi and MzVee as well as producing for and collaborating with Tinny, Okyeame Kwame, VIP, Praye, Bradez, Irene and Jane, Obour, Becca and several other big names in the Ghanaian music industry.
He also worked on “Originality” the third album of Nigerian R&B star Faze.
The artistes on the record label have had critical and commercial success with songs such as “Frema”, “Pigaro”, “Runaway”, “Wengeze”, “No More Kpayor”, “You Say Wey Tin” and “One Gal” with the label winning the “record label of the year” award at the Ghana Music Awards in 2009.
In 2010, the artistes on the Lynx Entertainment record label Richie, ASEM, OJ Blaq, Eazzy and Zigi collaborated on Africa’s Moment, which was featured on Hello Afrika, Sony Music’s release in conjunction with the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
The song was also featured in the Vodafone advert that staged the first ever Flashmob in West Africa.
Lynx Entertainment released Back 2 Zero on July 2011. The album featured all the artistes on the record label as well as several renowned Ghanaian musicians such as Gyedu Blay-Ambolley, Tinny, V.I.P, Okyeame Kwame, Efya, Trigmatic, Sonni Balli, EL, Jael Wiafe, Ayigbe Edem and Iwan.
Since then, the talented artiste has won several awards both as a singer and record producer and is fast establishing himself as one of the biggest names in the Ghanaian music industry.
Richard has extensive entrepreneurial experience and began his entrepreneur career with the launch of Airborne Pictures where he worked with several A-list clients across the globe.
Richard was the Senior Market Strategist for Reflex Eco Group, an organisation that enabled clients to make profitable investment decisions, including many of his clientele who continued to entrust him with their assets.
In January 2017, Richie was appointed Director of Music and Industry Standards by the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) to work with MUSIGA’s newly established Membership and Business Development Office and lead on their industry standardization efforts.
Richard Mensah’s Personal Life
Richie is said to be currently single and not dating anyone.
There is no much information about his family affairs or past relationship if previously engaged, perhaps in a relationship which he does not flaunt in the public or social media.
Richard Mensah’s Net Worth
Richard Mensah is presently doing very well in the Ghanaian music industry, rated one of the wealthiest and most influential with an estimated net worth of about $550,000 dollars. He has left a remarkable footprint in his country’s entertainment industry and beyond.
Richie is very active on social media with large followers. You can reach or follow him on:
Facebook @ Richie Mensah
Instagram @Richiemensah
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