Entertainment
Ahmed Naaman named Ghana Ambassador
for Destination West Africa Project
Mr. Naaman receiving his certificate from the Goge Africa team
The Chief Executive Officer of Dodi Travel and Tours has been named Ambassador for Destination West Africa Project(DWAP) for three-year duration.
The Destination West Africa Project (DWAP) seeks to improve intra-African travel and trade among West African countries to help accelerate development of the sub region.
Speaking at a brief ceremony on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Lancaster Hotel in Accra, Co-Founder of Goge Africa, Isaac Mosses said the initiative would throw spotlight on tourism potentials of West Africa and instill interest to travel in them within the ECOWAS community.
According to him, people found it expensive travelling within West Africa but would rather go to Dubai, adding that “the numerous barriers also contribute to this unfortunate phenomenon, leading to low contribution of the sector to Gross Domestic Product of various countries.”
Against this backdrop, like minds came together to embark on this initiative to promote culinary, festivals, and other tourist sites to lead to investment and trade among others to surge business and others in the value chain.
He added that in view of the valuable contribution to hospitality and Tourism in Ghana over the years, Goge Africa and its partners considered Mr.Ahmed Naaman, the CEO of Dodi Travel and Tours as an asset to the West African Tourism Ecosystem and had conferred on him an Ambassador for Destination West Project in Ghana.
Also, Co-founder and Managing Director of GOGE Africa, Nneka Isaac Mosses, said Mr.Naaman’s valuable contribution to the tourism sector in Ghana led to his appointment as ambassador.
On his part, Mr. Naaman said it was an honour done him to represent a dream which would at the end empower West Africa.
“When we promote business within the ECOWAS and able to spend local currencies, it would help reduce the pressure on the dollar and sustain local economies,” he said.
Goge Africa is a multiple-award winning pan-African brand that promotes tourism, culture, trade and investment opportunities in Africa since 1999.
Deputy Head of Corporate Affairs at the Ghana Tourism Authority, Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi was present at the event.
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
