Entertainment
Thousands thrilled at VGMA23 Xperience Concert at Koforidua
It was a period of uncontrolled excitement as some nominees of this year’s Vodafone Ghana Music Awards thrilled thousands of music lovers in the Eastern Regional capital, Koforidua on Easter Monday, April 18, 2022.
The event dubbed the Xperience Concert which took place at the Jubilee Park saw emerging artistes from the Region grace the stage.
Nominees for this year’s Unsung Artiste category, Roy X Taylor, Shugalord, Chief One, Vanilla, King Maaga, Bryan The Mensah, RCEE, Ama Nova, Nautyca, and Gambo proved their mettle on the big stage.
The moment many had been waiting for came for some top-brass in Ghana music to take their turn on the big stage, as Akesse Brempong and Joyce Blessing led the gathering to the throne of praise and worship.
The crowd went into a frenzy of excitement as the ‘King’ of live band, Samini, thrilled them with an energetic display on the night.
Kwame Yogot, Kelvin Boy, Medikal, Fameye, Amerado, Dhope Nation and Kofi Kinaata charged the thousands gathered with amazing performances and sang along with them during their time on stage
At a point, veteran Disc Jockey, Andy Dosty took his turn on the turntable mesmerising the audience with back to back mixes of some drill music.
Speaking to The Spectator, Public Relations Officer of Charter House, Robert Klah, expressed appreciation to the people of Koforidua for opening their arms to the organisers and wholeheartedly cheering up all the artistes who graced the platform.
He urged the public to continuously vote for their favourites in the various categories, adding that what happened at Koforidua was part of the buildup to the grand finale of the event.
Robert further expressed his appreciation to the industry players in the Eastern Region for all the support saying, he was confident, the workshop organised ahead of the event would go a long way to help them.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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
