Entertainment
3 Music Awards announces nominees after comeback
Organisers of 3Music Awards have announced nominees for this year’s event in an atmosphere filled with pomp and pageantry.
The ceremony which took place at the Garage Lounge located at East Legon on Friday, August 9, brought together musicians, media, music lovers and some other industry players.
After a year’s break, organisers of 3 Music Awards recently announced the return of the scheme this September.
The scheme encountered some challenges leading to the break, however, with the right measures put in place, it is back.
The coveted Artiste of the Year will be a contest for heavyweights, Black Sherif, King Promise, Kuami Eugene, Medikal, Mr Drew, Nacee, Sarkodie and Stonebwoy.
The board, academy and general public will have a tough task selecting the Act of the Year which features a number of impressive artists including King Paluta.
The Gospel Artist of the Year award would have Diana Hamilton, Joe Mettle, Nacee, Perez Muzik and others.
The other awards on the night include Group of the Year, Digital Act of the Year and Song of the Year.
The main event to determine winners of all the 32 categories is set to take place at the new Palms Convention Centre at La Palm Beach Hotel on September 28
Entertainment
Franky 5 is new host of Max Morning Live
Celebrated radio and television personality Frank Kwabena Owusu affectionately called Franky 5 has officially joined the iMAX Media Group.
The renowned presenter is set to light up the screens of Max TV as host of the station’s flagship morning show, Max Morning Live, starting Monday, September 8, 2020, from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Franky 5 brings with him many years of rich experience in media, combining exceptional television and radio presentation skills with a proven track record in event organisation and creative production. His addition promises to deliver an exciting, refreshing experience to viewers of Max TV.
Over the years, Franky 5 has carved a unique niche in the Ghanaian media and showbiz industry with his dynamic and versatile style of presentation. Whether formal or informal, his delivery blends professionalism with an engaging flair that resonates with diverse audiences.
Beyond his on-screen duties, Franky 5 will also serve as Head of Entertainment and Events at iMAX Media Group, where he will play a key role in shaping the station’s entertainment content and driving innovative initiatives.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Osanju is dead
Popular Ghanaian content creator, Elvis Frimpong, known in showbiz circles as Osanju has been reported dead.
According to sources, he was said to have died in the early hours on Monday, September 1, 2025 after a long battle with blood cancer (Leukemia)
His death has been a shock in the Ghanaian community especially coming shortly after his last post.
His demise comes five months after he had laid his mother, Amounu, also a tiktoker, to rest, having lost her in January.
Hours before his passing, he had posted a video on Sunday with friends watching the Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano match, prompting many fans to initially dismiss the reports as a hoax.
Osanju’s death has been described as a huge loss by followers who admired his openness, resilience and positive outlook in the face of ill health.
However, Osanju had previously shared his battle with leukemia, a cancer of the blood, on his TikTok account, even eerily predicting his own demise on a couple of occasions.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
