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It’s tough reaching out to the latest crop of musicians to work with – Mzbel laments
Belinda Nana Ekua Amoah, the celebrated Ghanaian hip-life artiste known by her stage name Mzbel, has addressed the challenges she currently faces when attempting to collaborate with emerging and young musicians in the industry.
Mzbel stated on Adwuma Adwuma with Felicia Osei on Onua FM that finding new and young artistes to collaborate with is really challenging as they were reluctant and uninterested.
The “E dey bee” hitmaker admitted that finding other artistes to collaborate with can be difficult because neither of them will accept nor reject offers, which leads to uncertainty.
“The new crop of artistes when you want to get them to collaborate with you, it’s such a long process and I feel like we are in the same industry so when some other artiste needs your help, you don’t drag things,” she said
She went on to say that the explanations offered by these artistes are not particularly convincing.
Mzbel suggested that instead of rejecting requests to collaborate since they are all in the music industry, they should cooperate and be transparent about their schedules to make things easier.
The songstress claimed that she has not collaborated with any due to the discomfort of getting the new and young ones to work with.
The late Castro, Kofi Kinaata, Shiloh, and Screw Face were the artistes she gushed about how much she liked working with.
“I have not done a lot of collaboration with artistes aside from Castro, I really felt comfortable around him but I also have songs with Kofi Kinaata, Shiloh, and Screw Face,” she pointed out.
The successful entrepreneur serves as a global ambassador for those with disabilities. Since 2006, Mzbel has graced Ghanaians with popular songs such as “16 years,” “Awoso me,” “E dey bee,” “Asibolanaga,” and “Saucy Girl.”
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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
