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Afua Asantewaa Aduonum ends Singathon after 126hrs : 52mins
Ghana’s Afua Asantewaa Aduonum at 8am today ended her singing marathon aimed at breaking the Guinness World Record after sing for 126hrs : 52mins.
The mother of three started her singing marathon at midnight on Sunday, and defied all odds till Friday morning.
Many well meaning Ghanaians at the Akwaaba Village near the Airport to throw their support behind her to achieve her dream and make the country proud.
Addressing the gathering shortly after she ended her Singathon, Afua was optimistic that her achievement will motivate others to move out of their comfort zones to try other things.
She also thanked Ghanaians for their massive support, saying it was an overwhelming one.
On their part, the Medical team said they have gotten to a point that Afua Asantewaa’s health was of topmost priority to them and needed to make sure she was fine.
“We would have love for her to go probably till 12pm, however, at this point as a medical team we want to put a hold to it and protect Afua as much as we can, fatigue has set in,” they revealed.
The medical team assured that they will work on her and ensure she regained her strength.
Afua Asantewaa’ team led further announced that there would be an after-party at 6 pm at the Akwaaba Village today.
Afua Asantewaa Aduonum is attempting to break the longest singing marathon set by Sunil Waghmare, an Indian who sang for 105 hours in March 2012.
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
