Entertainment
GTA and TOCO gear up for Hands Across Africa Festival today
• Hands Across Africa team
Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) in collaboration with They Often Cry Outreach (TOCO) have expressed their preparedness to deliver an outstanding event today at “The Pre-Emancipation Day Festival” dubbed Hands Across Africa.
The event is scheduled to take place today, Saturday July 23, 2022 at the National Theatre, Accra.
Patrons of today’s event will witness wonderful performances from Taj Weekes, Eric Donaldson, Okyeame Kwame, MzVee and Black Rasta among other amazing musicians.
Hands Across Africa is an initiative by the Ghana registered foundation; TOCO of H.E Taj Weekes, a Goodwill Ambassador of the Government of Saint Lucia and UNICEF Ambassador for children in the Eastern Caribbean, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Beyond the Return Secretariat, GTA Diaspora Affairs (Office of the President) and YOKS Investments.
The initiative focuses on changing the life chances of the marginalised and under-privileged youth using engagement and mentorship through sports, creative arts and other educational enrichment and support programmes.
It also carries cultural exchange and a social agenda to raise funds to help close the gaps in education, youth at risk public health across the African continent.
This involves a group of international reggae and local artistes collaborating to stage series of festivals, mass concerts and expos, to raise funds that will go directly to support non-profit programmes for human empowerment, poverty alleviation and social support by vetted agencies of state among others.
Another objective of the initiative is to foster collaboration between international and local artistes and ultimately broaden the professional network of our African counterparts.
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
