Eric Toscar: GH Music Executive Becomes Police Officer, Graduates As Best Student

• Eric Agyapong-Mensah, popularly known as Eric Toscar, has graduated from the Regional Police Training School (RPTS) in Ho as a police officer
• G/Corporal Eric Agyapong-Mensah was adjudged the Best Under-Cadets in Academics, for his batch in RPTS - Ho during his graduation ceremony held on July 4
• The new police officer was a renowned music industry fixer who had worked with several of Africa's biggest musicians
• YEN.com.gh spoke to the new police officer about his new role and the transition

Ghanaian music and media executive Eric Toscar became a police officer on July 4, 2025, after a graduation ceremony held at the Regional Police Training School (RPTS) in Ho.

Toscar, known privately as Eric Agyapong-Mensah, was among hundreds of new recruits who had been under intensive training since last year. He now joins the Police Service's corporal rank.

During the high-flying graduation in Ho, G/Corporal Eric Agyapong-Mensah was adjudged the Best Under-Cadets in Academics RPTS - Ho.

The new police officer was among six other awardees who received plaques and gifts from the ceremony's sponsors, including GLICO and Hollard Life Insurance.

Announcing his new role on social media, G/Corporal Agyapong-Mensah proudly wrote,

"No Guts, No Glory! After seven months and two weeks of rigorous training and unwavering dedication, I am proud to officially serve as a Police Officer. Best Under-Cadets in Academics, RPTS - Ho. I present to you, G/Corporal Eric Agyapong-Mensah."

Who is Eric Toscar?

Before entering the police force, Eric Toscar, with nearly ten years of experience working in various media and music executive roles with artistes was one of the music industry's brightest fixers.

The renowned executive has worked with several of Africa's biggest stars, including Black Sherif, Joe Boy and Kweku Smoke.

He is also well-known in the Ghanaian media space for his affiliation with some of the country's top brands, including 3Music Networks and Wildaland.

Last year, Lynx Entertainment recruited him as an A&R and artiste manager, specifically committed to one of the record label's unsung acts, St Lennon.

Speaking to YEN.com.gh, Eric Toscar spoke about his new role, saying,

"Throughout my life, I've always wanted to serve in whatever capacity or place I find myself in - be it in the media or music industry. This one happens to be one of them. I am proud to become a police officer. It hasn't been easy leaving my comfort zone to focus on this new chapter. Finally, this chapter has ended, but a new one begins now that the graduation is over. The future can only be bright."

Blakk Cedi earns new degree

In a related story, YEN.com.gh reported that Stonebwoy's former manager, Blakk Cedi, had graduated from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).

The former manager of Stonebwoy's record label, Burniton Music Group, in a post on May 20, said he turned in his last paper on May 19, bringing his two-year stint at GIMPA to a successful end.

A citation was presented to him by the 2025 Marketing Year Group, suggesting that Blakk Cedi took a marketing-related course at GIMPA.

Source: YEN.com.gh