Entertainment
‘Books and Lyrics’ project launched in Accra
Participants after the programme
‘Books and lyrics, a project aimed to bring together book and song writers, producers and students to provide a holistic educational experience to bridge the gap between music and literature, has been launched in Accra.
The project seeks to foster deeper understanding of both art forms by empowering young people through the exploration of great musicians and literary works.
Launching the project, the initiator and Chief Executive Officer for Aim Ghana Foundation, Ms Gladys Biney, said the project aspired to equip students with skills that would serve them beyond the classroom, nurturing their intellectual, emotional and creative growth.
She said, often times most people did not understand or pay attention to the lyrics of a song and tends to interpret them wrongly.
Ms Biney said the project would not only focus on music but to raise funds to support less privileged but brilliant and talented in the society.
“There are some upcoming artists who do not have managers or supporters to achieve their dream but are brilliant. The project has come to empower, educate and support brilliant minds in the industry,” she stated.
She called on individuals and organisations to support the initiative to help project music and educate masses on the importance of lyrics.
Ghanaian highlife musician and songwriter, Joseph Nkrumah Buabeng, popularly known as Nero X said the initiative would help musicians write good lyrics that would educate the masses.
He pledged his support towards the successful implementation of the project.
The Registrar of Knutsford University College, Mr Frank Adjei-Nterko, a partner to the project underscored the need for students to cultivate the habit of reading and do away with social media that would not bring meaning into their lives.
By Vivian Arthur
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
