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 Dr Bawumia launches GMX music streaming app

Dr Bawumia launching the GMX platform

 GMX (Ghana Music Xperience), the latest music streaming innovation, is set to transform the music landscape with its un­paralleled focus on Ghanaian music content, discovery, and personalised experiences.

The groundbreaking platform is poised to redefine how music lovers engage with Ghanaian music, both locally and internationally.

GMX will boast of an extensive library of Ghanaian music, ranging from traditional folk to contemporary genres like hiplife and dancehall. The platform’s cutting-edge features include exclusive content, early ac­cess to new releases, seamless music search and discovery, personalised playlists, and social media integra­tion.

Speaking at the launch, Dr Maha­mudu Bawumia, Ghana’s Vice Presi­dent, said, “With our music, we are building a legacy which requires tools and platforms to ensure our artistes and all those who contribute to this vibrant industry receive their due recognition, compensation and right­ful place on the global stage.

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“We’re in a digital revolution and it is very important we use the tools offered by the digital age to monetise our talents in the Ghanaian music industry. The value of the glob­al economy is in digitalisation and when we say we need to promote our talent, then we need to go digital as that is where the money is.

We need the GMX streaming app for the local empowerment of our industry. If you look at the digital revolution in the world, you’re either a developer of apps or a user. The developers are those who make mon­ey and the users pay. So, it is very important to have local ownership of these apps.

The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr Andrew Egyapa Mercer, who was present at the launch pro­nounced GMX as a revolution in the Ghanaian music landscape.

“In Ghana, music is our heartbeat, a channel through which we express our story, tradition and help unite communities. As we launch GMX, it is a celebration of our media heritage and the showcasing of our range of artistes,” he said.

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This (GMX) aligns perfectly with the government’s mission to advance the creative arts space. Platforms like GMX will allow us to showcase our culture to the world and con­tribute significantly to tourism,” he added.

GMX’s unique features among others include, exclusive Ghanaian content including pacesetters from the Gold Coast era to contemporary trailblazers.

The platform will provide early access to new releases, behind-the-scenes footage, artist interviews, and exclusive releases.

There will also be seamless music search and discovery, powered by an intuitive recommendation engine, personalised playlists, curated by experts and powered by advanced AI as well as social media integration, allowing users to share favourite tracks and connect with others.

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 By Spectator Reporter

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 Franky 5 is new host of Max Morning Live

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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

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.

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 By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme

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 Osanju is dead

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Osanju

 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.

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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

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