Entertainment
‘Simply Showbiz’ premieres Saturday July 4
The arts and entertainment industry has over the years grown from just being a medium of entertaining people to a more business-oriented space.
And, in spite of the attempt to merge the two, there is a huge gap in making practitioners of the arts benefit from their works.
Well-meaning industry players and personalities have over the years tried to revamp the Ghanaian Showbiz industry to be more lucrative.
Some progress has been made and it is in this light that TV3, once again is out with another entertainment show, dubbed Simply Showbiz which starts airing on TV3 on Saturday, July 4, 2020 from 11am to 12noon.
Produced by Adesa Production Limited, the 45 minutes show will be hosted by prominent Ghanaian entertainment broadcaster, Gloria Akpene Nyarku, popularly known as MzGee.
Simply Showbiz will focus on the arts; events, music, movies, stage, awards show and many more.
The show will present an opportunity for the host and panellists to review trending and topical issues in the entertainment sector. In addition to its thought provoking conversations, the show will have slots for event coverage, artistes spotlight and entertainment news updates.
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
