Entertainment
Hundreds thrilled at ‘5 Hours With Mario’ stage play
Naa Ashorkor in her element
It was an atmosphere filled with applause, smiles laced with emotions at the National Theatre on September 3, 2022, and 4 as hundreds were thrilled with exciting display by NaaAshorkor in ‘5 Hours With Mario’.
The play which is an adaptation of Spanish writer,‘5 Hours With Mario’ was a partnership between Playwright LatifAbubakar and the Spanish Embassy in Ghana.
The play tells the story of Dzidzor, a who after the death of her husband, Mario, watches over his body and sheds light on their respective personalities and conflicts throughout their marriage.
Being one of the best and most popular Spanish novel, Five Hours with Mario
is a very moving and fluid book with touches of comedy by renowned Spanish writer Miguel Delibes.
The novel addresses two of the author’s favourite themes: the authenticity of rural life compared with life in the city, and death as the ultimate and definitive milestone in human life.
The success of the work led to its transfer first to the theatre and then to the cinema
The play which is being adapted into a Ghanaian and Afrocentric stage play touched the patrons who commended the organisers for a good job done.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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
