Entertainment
Celebrating Ghana must go beyond beads, clothes – Akorfa Edjeani
Akorfa Edjeani
Ghanaian actress and producer, Akorfa Edjeani has called on Ghanaians to move beyond wearing made-in- Ghana clothes and ornaments in celebrating Ghana Month (March) but renew their mindset and attitudes.
Akorfa Edjeani said, there should be a conscious effort to celebrate the country’s uniqueness in terms of culture and identity aside wearing locally-made attires.
“If we are celebrating Ghana, it’s not just enough to be wearing the beads and the Ghanaian clothes. We have to reorient our minds. You can be wearing them and still not be Ghanaian or African enough in your mind,” she stated on Joy Prime’s ‘Prime Morning’ as part of the Ghana Month celebrations.
“So, we need to reorient our minds, and we should know that we have only one Ghana, and we need to build it up,” she added.
According to the veteran actress, a positive attitude towards the Ghanaian movie industry would also go a long way to promote the country and foster development.
She said, it was important to improve the sector and utilise the space to showcase Ghana’s rich culture and heritage.
She called on key players in the industry to rebuild and strengthen the Ghanaian film industry and to produce films that would benefit Ghana and showcase its talent and potential.
“Talking about Ghana again, we should have our film industry. We should build the film industry. Why did we sell the film hub that we had? We sold it off, and now we don’t have a place. If we’re talking about Ghana, we should bring the things that will benefit Ghana,” she stated.
By Michael D. Abayateye
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
