Entertainment
Ghana Dance Festival 2024 Kicks off with Afrolatin Congress
The 10th edition of the Ghana Dance Festival kicks off with the Afrolatin Congress from 29th August through to 1st September, 2024. This was preceded by a week long preparty at various dance clubs in Takoradi, Kumasi, and Accra.
The Afrolatin Congress presents 4 days of incredible dance experience in Salsa, Kizomba, Bachata and Afro Dance types, in the form of Workshops, Dance Parties, Performances and Tourism
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Thursday marks the Akwaaba Night, hosted by Marriot Hotel, Airport. Friday comes with a day part tourism experience, with planned visitation to the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, and Accra environs, and a Night Time DJs Party, to be held at Kavalli Night Club in Osu. Saturday starts with a workshop with local and international instructors during the day, and the Grand Finale at night featuring amazing performances from the industry’s best.
On Sunday, the event comes to a close with a Poolside jam at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel.
Confirmed guests attending the event are Kumasi, Takoradi, Tamale , Accra and others from the international community, Benin, Togo, Nigeria, Cote D’Ivoire and South Africa.
According to Robert Klah, CEO of Dancetera, “this year’s festival is the 10th edition. It’s been tough, it’s been convoluted and very daunting, but the only reason why I have come this far with this project, is because of colleagues, friends, family and God. Without you, there is no Ghana Dance Festival.”
The Afrolatin Congress of the Ghana Dance Festival is through the partnership with the Dancers & DanceSport Association of Ghana, and powered by Dancetera.
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
