Entertainment
VGMA calls for entries: Board to decide on Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy-PRO
Organisers of Vodafone Ghana Music Awards,(VGMA) Charterhouse on Tuesday issued a statement calling for entries from musicians and record labels ahead of the 22nd edition of the award scheme.
This would allow them to nominate artistes who excelled in the year under review to compete for the ultimate in the various categories.
For this reason, many Ghanaian music lovers have wondered whether Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy could enter their songs for nominations.
This seems not to be a cushy task, as the Public Relations Officer (PRO) Robert Klah, disclosed to The Spectator that it would be a decision for the board of the VGMA.
Mr Klah urged music lovers to wait patiently for the board to make a decision to lift the ban and allow both artistes file their entries or otherwise.
On the call for entries, he said they decided to do away with the manual submission to fully go online for applicants to submit their entries via www.entry.ghanamusicawards.com, due to some challenges encountered, and the current COVID situation.
He added that stakeholders would have between now and February 15, to enter songs they released between January 1, 2020 and December 31, same year.
Mr Klah noted that this entries did not include Unsung category, and that the process would be announced on February 15.
According to him, this would allow for sorting out ahead of nominee announcement, public voting and the main show.
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
