Entertainment
Include veteran musicians in your line up – Akatakyie
There are times veteran musicians who are not reigning with hit songs take turns on event stages to mesmerise the crowd.
Their ability to control the gathering and get them on their feet throughout their performance makes patrons yearn for more of their inclusion on various platforms.
For this reason, the legendary music duo, Akatakyie have advised event organisers to include veteran musicians in their line up for events.
Speaking to The Spectator, they said, these musicians whose works had stood the test of time could whip up the excitement of the patrons due to the numerous songs in their repertoire.
“When you put us on your shows, we will not disappoint, we have the songs and experience to mesmerise the crowd,” they added.
The group made up of two brothers, Prince Kwabena Budu Asumaning (Kobby Culture) and Ebenezer Kwasi Okyere Asumaning (King Pharaoh), said engaging them and others in that bracket would increase their financial status to be able to produce more songs.
“If artistes like us are put on your shows, we will make money to record more songs, and keep our relevance,” they said.
According to them, lack of live shows and performances were some of the reasons some veterans did not release songs.
They made the case that the legends still had what it took to rock the stage and must be factored in event planning.
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
