Entertainment
Portia Akua Mensah crowned Miss Tourism Ghana 2024
Portia Akua Mensah, a 20-year-old Level 300 student of the University of Ghana, studying Political Science and English is Miss Tourism Ghana 2024.
The grand finale of the event held at the National Theatre on Friday, September 20, marked the end of an era and a beginning of a new reign.
Portia wrestled the coveted Miss Tourism crown from eight other competitors.
Speaking to The Spectator after her coronation, Portia said she would embark on a project known as ‘Discover Ghana.’
The heart of this project, she explained, was to promote Ghana’s tourism sites to attract both local and foreign tourists.
She was optimistic that this would create employment and generate revenue for the teeming youth in Ghana.
The first runner-up was Lawrencia Ama Yeboah, a graduate of University of Education, Winneba, with a BSc degree, Biology in Education.
Stephanie Owiredua Kissi, a graduate from the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS, HO) with a degree in nursing and currently a national service personnel at the Eastern Regional Hospital snatched the 2nd runner up position.
They embarked on activities such as regional contest, talent night, culture night, read Ghana night, swimwear modelling, and fashion night among others to accumulate points in addition to the final display at the National Theatre.
The event was graced by the MP for Kpando, Della Sowah, Deputy Director of Domestic Marketing at the Ghana Tourism Authority, Kakra Kofi Atta Kusi, and Chef Faila of Cook-a-thon fame, among others.
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
