Ghanaian highlife legend threatens legal action against pulse Ghana

Ghanaian highlife legend Lucky Mensah has responded to a recent publication by Pulse Ghana, titled “Beyond the Spotlight: 14 Ghanaian Celebrities Who Faced Financial Struggles After Fame”. According to reports,by DAVCADO who is the publicist, Lucky Mensah is upset that his name may have been mentioned in the article, although it’s unclear if he was directly referenced.

According to Davcado, Lucky Mensah denied facing financial struggles, saying, “I am not struggling” Lucky Mensah has two hotels one is over 19 functional rooms and 32rooms under construction, Lucky Mensah Soccer Academy,Bread company,Transport Business and many other properties to his credit. He further warned that if the publication is not taken down, his lawyers will be instructed to take legal action.

The Pulse Ghana article highlights the challenges faced by Ghanaian celebrities, including financial difficulties after achieving fame. Some notable celebrities mentioned in the article include,

K.K. Kabobo: A highlife musician who struggled with liver disease and received financial assistance from the Vice President before passing away in June 2024.
Papa Shee,A musician who became an evangelist and reportedly struggled financially, even sleeping in churches at one point.
– *Nana Kwame Ampadu*: A legendary musician who shaped Ghana’s music culture despite facing financial hardships.

Lucky Mensah’s threat of legal action raises questions about the accuracy of the article and the potential consequences for Pulse Ghana. The situation highlights the complexities of reporting on celebrity financial struggles and the need for careful consideration of the impact on those featured in such articles.

Lucky Mensah’s response also bring attention to broader issues in the Ghanaian entertainment industry, such as
Lack of Pension or Welfare System*: Many Ghanaian musicians and actors do not have a reliable income stream after retirement or fame.
Poor Financial Planning, Some celebrities struggle with financial management, leading to difficulties despite their success.Exploitation,Industry stakeholders, including producers, may exploit artists, withholding payment or taking advantage of their fame. In due time DAVCADOTV will bring all these properties to the general public but fact on fact Musician Lucky Mensah is not struggling financially and he is still performing.