Entertainment
GTA supports Afua Asantewaa to break GWR for the Longest Singing Marathon
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Akwasi Agyeman has commended Afua Asantewaa for her bold attempt to break the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the Longest Singing Marathon (Sing-A-Thon).
Mr Agyeman who endorsed the attempt and is providing logistics support, through the GTA said, the attempt would promote the country and must be supported by all.
“I think it is a bold attempt by her to try and break the current record of 105 hours and as a tourism authority, we have thrown our weight behind her because what she is doing is noble and inspiring. It will inspire a lot of young Ghanaians to go beyond their limit,” he said during a press conference in Accra on Wednesday.
“It will also put Ghana on the map, in a big way. People would hear about Ghana and explore travelling opportunities to the country,” he stressed.
Afua Asantewaa Owusu Aduonum, a highly ambitious Ghanaian lady would attempt to break the GWR for Sing-A-Thon from December 23-28 at the Akwaaba Village near the Kotoka International Airport.
She is expected to sing for 117 hours within five days to break the record set by India’s Sunil Waghmare for 105 hours in 2012.
Afua Asantewaa must be able to sing over 3000 songs with each song not more than two minutes long. She would also sing strictly Ghanaian songs as part of efforts to promote Ghanaian music from gospel, highlife, hiplife to Afrobeats and more.
According to Mr Agyeman, the move provides a huge opportunity for the GTA and Ghanaians to patronize and support their own.
The GTA, he said, had set up the Akwaaba Village for people to come in and have drinks, buy clothes, food and everything Ghanaian and use the same as a period to promote the country.
For GTA, he said, they associate with anything creative that would promote the country and the initiative of using talent to promote Ghanaian music was worth supporting.
“Through the power of social media, we are going to leverage this to promote Ghana and ensure that globally, everyone will hear of Ghana after the attempt,” he promised.
Afua Asantewaa on her part said, “I am ready for the challenge and call on all Ghanaians to come on board to support. This is just not for me but the country as a whole,” she stated.
She thanked Ghanaians for their massive support so far and urged all to pray for her while she takes the journey from the dawn of December 23.
By Michael D. Abayateye
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
