Dentaa urges more Ghanaians to become members of the Grammy Recording Academy

Lady Dentaa Amoateng, a consultant to the Recording Academy’s CEO, Harvey Mason Jr., has urged more Ghanaians to join the Grammy Recording Academy to boost the country’s chances at the awards.

Speaking on Daybreak Hitz with Kwame Dadzie and Doreen Avio on Hitz FM on September 23, 2025, she explained that Ghana’s limited success at the Grammys stems from low representation within the Academy.

“The Grammy Awards are decided by members of the Recording Academy — producers, musicians, and industry professionals — not by Harvey Mason Jr. himself. If Ghanaians want their music recognized, more of us must become members and vote,” she said.

Dentaa described the membership process as simple. “You only need two references — one from a current member and another from someone outside the Academy — to confirm that you are a producer, musician, or industry professional,” she explained.

She also addressed concerns about non-Africans being eligible for the African Music Performance category. According to her, the best solution is to increase African participation in the Academy.

“That’s why more Africans should join the voting process. If we have more people on the Board, we can ensure that the African category truly reflects our music and culture,” she stated.

Dentaa announced plans to launch a campaign to encourage more Ghanaians to join. The Recording Academy currently has over 16,000 members, including more than 13,000 voting members who determine the Grammy winners.

Voting members include artists, songwriters, composers, producers, engineers, mixers, mastering engineers, and instrumentalists. Professional members include managers, publicists, label executives, publishers, agents, and entertainment lawyers. The Academy also runs GRAMMY U, a program for university students studying music or related fields.

In related news, Ghanaian music executive Richie Mensah has joined the Recording Academy as a voting member. The producer, singer, songwriter, and CEO of Lynx Group of Companies announced the news on Facebook, thanking the Academy for the honor.

Many in Ghana’s music scene celebrated his inclusion, describing it as a milestone for the industry. Richie has managed and produced several top artists, including Kuami Eugene, KiDi, Asem, MzVee, DopeNation, Eazzy, Zigi, and the late OJ Blaq. His appointment is expected to inspire more Ghanaians to join the Academy and help promote African music globally.

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