Entertainment
Close down Copyright office, it has failed us- Ernest Akwasi
Popular gospel music producer, and Managing Director of Media Excel Productions, Kwasi Ernest has called for the shutting down of the country’s copyright office for it has outlived its usefulness.
According to him, “we have inherited an informal sector which has caused us so much damage.”
Speaking on Gospel Parliament hosted by Kwame OB Nartey on Vision 1 FM, and monitored by this paper he said the copyright system of Ghana was one of the worst institutions and would have shut it if he had the powers of President of the country.
“If I were the President of Ghana, I would shut the Copyright office down, it is one of the worst institutions,” he stressed.
He went on to say, that the copyright society had failed the entire music industry, and not done enough to protect them.
“Just five minutes away from the Copyright office, unscrupulous people have pirated CDs and have the guts to sell at a traffic light close to the copyright office,” he disclosed.
According to him, “what irks him is that there is a percentage in the levies received, which goes into budget for education, sensitisation, and equipping the task force among others”.
“Unfortunately, all of these responsibilities are reneged upon, as piracy continues to be the bane of the music industry, leaving stakeholders to their fate”.
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
