Entertainment
ODB Music building capacity of the youth
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Original Dynamic Beat (ODB) Musiq, Solomon Yemoh, wants to leave a lasting legacy on the music scene – with development of the youth his prime objective.
Popularly known as ODB, the enterprising Sound Engineer who has two decades of experience behind him, believes the best investment is to help the youth climb to a level “where they can also extend that support and impart others.”
“I want to train more of the youth musically and build their capacity so they become a blessing to society as well,” he told The Spectator on Tuesday.
ODB has worked with giants like Sarkodie, Adane Best, the late Paa Bobo, Efya, 4×4, BukBak, Stonebwoy and Kelvyn Boy, among other budding names, in the music industry.
He has again trained hordes of young musicians, preparing them in vocal dexterity, sound engineering, audio mixing and mastering, beat making and arrangement.
Born some four decades ago, Mr Yemoh, whose ODB studio is located near the Nungua Barrier in Accra, has plans of extending his outfit to other areas of the country.
“There are a lot of talents around but like the Biblical saying, ‘the harvest is plentiful, but the workers in it are few’ and it’s the reason I would want to establish more studios across the country.
“Of course, it’s a Himalayan task, but we shall get there with time,” he asserted.
The full-time music producer advised the youth to steer away from drugs and any other activity that would affect them.
The Accra-based recording engineer and producer who specialises in world music, Afrobeat, reggae, dancehall, hip hop, R&B and African Highlife, graduated from Galaxy School of Music in Accra, but studied mixing and mastering with Audio Master Class in the US also.
ODB Musiq has scored various radio and television signature tunes. He had a hand in the recording and mastering of most of the ring tones as well as various movie soundtracks.
By John Vigah
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
