Entertainment
British Council Ghana-UK Music Partnership: Charterhouse’s Robert Klah attends The Great Escape Festival 2025
In a continued effort to strengthen Ghana’s creative industry and foster international collaboration, the British Council has sponsored Robert Klah, Head of Public Events and Communications at Charterhouse Productions and Lead for the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), to represent Ghana at the prestigious Great Escape Festival in Brighton, United Kingdom.
The Great Escape Festival is the UK’s largest annual music showcase and conference, spotlighting over 300 emerging artists across multiple venues. 
Mr.Klah joined a 13-member international delegation from countries including Colombia, Venezuela, the Philippines, Albania, Argentina, Ukraine, Cuba, Malaysia, and Thailand.
This initiative is part of the British Council’s broader mission to connect global creatives with the UK’s vibrant music scene.
As a major partner of the TGMA Unsung Category, the British Council’s support aims to :
.Expose Ghanaian creatives to innovative UK artistic work
• Foster international professional relationships and knowledge exchange
• Encourage future collaborations, co-commissions, and partnership projects
• Showcase the role of UK festivals in cultural and economic development.
“This opportunity is a significant step in building bridges between Ghana and the UK’s music industries. I noticed the zero presence of African music and artistes, which translates into new market opportunity for Ghanaian music and musicians to develop,” Robert Klah said.
According to him, “Additionally, the key learnings and contacts from the conference offers valuable insights and connections that can uplift emerging talents, especially those in the Unsung category, while adding value to the TGMA National Music Summit held on 21st of June each year.”
The British Council’s work in arts and culture, education, and language continues to build connections, understanding, and trust between the UK and global communities.
By linking the best of the UK with the world—and vice versa—the organization fosters mutual understanding of shared values and challenges, creating enduring people-to-people ties even amid strained official relations.
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
