Entertainment
All set for Praise Achievement Awards on Sunday
The Gospel fraternity will gather at the Oil Dome of the Royal House Chapel on Sunday December 17, 2023 to celebrate musicians who have worked hard in the year under review.
This is to recognition the unflinching dissemination the gospel through their music over the period.
The organisers told spectator.com.gh that measures have been put in place for a remarkable experience for all stakeholders on Sunday.
According to them, the red carpet will commence at 2pm ahead of the main show at 4pm.
Patrons would be thrilled by performances from Evans Scott, Perez Musik, Piesie Esther, MOG, Diana Hamilton, Joe Mettle, Obaapa Christy, Celestial Donkor, Nacee, Ohemaa Mercy Harmonious Choral, Bethel Revival Choir, Team Eternity Ghana, Keeper’s Music, Lordina The Soprano, ACP Kofi Sarpong and legendary duo, Tagoe Sisters.
To supplement the effort of these Ghanaian greats would be celebrated American Gospel Musician and Worship Leader, Alvin Slaughter and South Africa’s Ntokonzo Mbambo.
The categories up for grabs include, Christian Event of the Year, Discovery of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Best Christian Radio Station, Best Christian Radio of the Year, Best Gospel Group, Female Vocalist of the Year, Gospel DJ of the Year, Best Christian Blogger of the Year, Best Collaboration of the Year.
Other categories are, Inspirational Song of the Year, Best Gospel Group, Worship Song of the Year, Urban Gospel Artiste of the Year, Praise Artiste of the Year, Worship Artiste of the Year, Best Gospel Music Video, Christian Movie of the Year, Best Chorale Group, New Artiste of the Year, Producer of the Year, and Inspirational Song of the Year among others.
Churches, gospel artistes, artiste managers, producers, associations and record labels among others were earlier encouraged to keep voting for their favourites to place them in a pole position for victory.
Praise Achievement Awards is organised by God’s Family Music Ministries.
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
