Former TV3 Mentor Contestant Richard Anderson, Known As Andy, Dies

Story By: Zainab Ali

Former contestant of TV3’s popular music reality show Mentor, Richard Anderson, popularly known as Andy, has died, bringing sadness to fans and followers who remember his contribution to the competition.

Anderson, who participated in the fourth season of the reality show, reportedly passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, after battling an illness.

His death was announced by traditional ruler and media personality Nana Yaw Akuoko, popularly known as Otumfuo Assinhene, in a Facebook post.

In his tribute, he described the deceased as a brother and remembered him as Pastor Richard Anderson, while bidding him farewell.

Following his participation in Mentor, Anderson moved into full-time ministry and served as a pastor with the Assemblies of God Church.

His journey from a television music competition to Christian ministry reflected a different direction in his professional and personal life after gaining public attention through entertainment.

His death comes less than two months after another former contestant of the reality show, musician and backing vocalist Ekua Adadzewa, popularly known as Adez, died on September 16, 2026, following a brief illness.

The deaths have brought renewed attention to the former contestants of the competition, which played an important role in introducing several musical talents to Ghanaian audiences.

Tributes are expected to continue from fans and members of the entertainment and religious communities as they remember Anderson’s life and contribution.