Entertainment
Maiden ‘Borode’ festival launched to promote local cuisine
Mr Felix Afutu (middle) cuts a cake with Opoku-Agyemang (right)and Adomako-Mensah (left) to officially launch the festival
Mcphilix Limited has launched the maiden ‘Borode’ festival to promote Ghana’s local delicacy through music and other entertaining activities.
‘Borode’ (plantain) is a nutrient-rich Ghanaian delicacy with a lot of health benefits.
Patrons of the festival would enjoy musical performances from some of Ghana’s exciting artistes, comedians and close with an award ceremony.
The festival set for March 7-8, 2025 is aimed at uniting communities through food, culture, and will bring people from all walks of life to share in the joy of traditional Ghanaian food, music, and dance.
Mr Felix Afutu, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Mcphilix Limited said,
“We are thrilled to launch the Borode festival which celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Ghana.”
He said the celebration which falls in line with their 10th anniversary would serve as a launch pad to their next chapter as a growing company.
Mr. Afutu also called on Corporate Ghana to come on board to make the event a success.
The General Manager of Mcphilix Limited, Akosua Naana Lexis Obenewaa Opoku-Agyemang, highlighted the festival’s activities including games, cooking competition, documentary and others from March 7-8, 2025.
The Human Resource Manager for Mcphilix, Georgina Adomako-Mensah, on her part explained that Borode festival is a key event in the company’s 10th anniversary celebration.
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
