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Abiriw Music Expo, a new Christmas destination – Franky 5
• Franky 5
Broadcaster and businessman, Frank Kwabena Owusu affectionately called Frank 5, has shared a new Christmas destination with Ghanaians.
According to him, it is the time of the year for revellers and family to gather and make merry, and for this reason, Frank Owusu Foundation, has decided to merge three concepts for a resounding Christmas package.
Speaking to The Spectator, he said, the concept was to fuse music with tradition and tourism through this year’s Ohum Festival at Abiriw, in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
This, he said, was aimed at using the opportunity to create a new destination for Christmas festivities targeted at patrons who would want some experience not far from Accra.
Franky 5, noted that Abiriw was blessed with beautiful culture and amazing tourist sites which needed spotlight to grow the local economy, and with this new event, he was optimistic that the dream would be achieved.
He said Abiriw which is only 30 minutes drive from Adenta barrier will host music expo featuring Joyce Blessing, Isaiah Kwadwo Ampong, Abena Serwaa Ophelia, Piesie Esther, Scott Evans, Jayana, Patience Nyarko, Prophet Joseph Atarah among others on December 28 at Abiriw Durbar Grounds at 7pm.
The event would be climaxed with Highlife Music Expo and Afro Rave concert featuring Bessa Simons, Kaakyire Kwame Appiah, Kwaisey Pee, KK Fosu, Kofi Nti,Obrafour, Fameye,Amerado,Dada Hafco, on December 30, 2022.
Franky added that the event which was a debut would be an annual one to bring together people from all walks of life to explore and enjoy authentic Ghanaian music, tourism and tradition.
By Edem Mensah-tsotorme
Ghanaian gospel dynamo, Piesie Esther, has expressed her readiness to take home the Gospel Artiste of the Year, Telecel Most Popular Song of the Year and Traditional Gospel Song of the Year awards at this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
The musician with many years of success under her belt in the gospel music industry has been nominated for three categories at this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
Piesie Esther was nominated for Gospel Artiste of the Year, Traditional Gospel Song of the Year, and Most Popular Song of the Year with her smash hit, Nyame Ye.
The award-winning musician believes that she had a wonderful year in 2025, which deserves recognition.
According to her, with over 36 shows, millions of streams enjoyed by her Nyame Ye song, coupled with numerous brand engagements, she was in a pole position to outwit other competitors.
“Family, I need your love and support now more than ever! I’ve been nominated at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards and we’re going all out for the win! ,” she noted.
She called on all and sundry that “Every single vote counts, and I truly appreciate your continuous support. Let’s do this together.”
This year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards is slated for May 9, 2026 at the Palms Convention Centre in Accra.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Patrons at +233 Bar and Lounge had an unforgettable experience at the OK@50 All White Birthday Party last Saturday, April 18.
The Ghanaian music icon, Okyeame Kwame, turned 50 years last Friday, April 17, 2026.
Against this backdrop, the ‘Rap Dacta’ organised an All-White Party on Saturday to mark his 50th birthday to raise funds for the construction of a Paediatric Emergency Ward at the Manhyia Hospital.
This is a legacy project the musician is embarking on to mark his 50th birthday.
As part of the concert, patrons were treated to scintillating live performances by Afriyie Wutah, Akwaboah, Sista Afia, Kuami Eugene, KiDi, Kwabena Kwabena, Ras Kuuku, Abiana, Adina, Abochi, Kweku Darlington, and Kunta Kinte of Bradez fame.
One of the country’s finest DJs, Andy Dosty, also had his turn to mesmerise the patrons with hits from the past to present, a moment which saw many patrons on their feet for most of the time.
Okyeame Kwame rocked the gathering with numerous hits from his repertoire, including his new song dubbed ‘Clap.’
He also expressed appreciation to those who has genuinely supported his career to impact the lives of others.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
