Entertainment
Thrills at 2023 Tapioca Festival
The Tapioca Festival, a captivating three-day event that combines elements of technology, tourism, trade and arts in a remarkable celebration of Afrocentric culture came off in Ada last week.
The event, which was the fourth edition, was held under the theme ‘A New Dawn.’
This year’s event was dominated by ‘street arts’ featuring domestic art works from renowned Ghanaian artistes.
Speaking to The Spectator, Co-founder and Executive Di¬rector of Tapioca Foundation, organisers of the festival, Mr Seth Priceless Ala-Amegavie, said this year’s event was characterised by innovative strategies to embrace the future.
“We’re excited to be leading an experience, un¬locking potentials, breaking the youth out of their com¬fort zones and pace-setting industrialisation through events in the Ada region,” he said.
He added that they took a bold step during the pan¬demic and it has ushered them into a realm of a new dawn, the age of artificial intelligence for community development.
“We are dedicated to unlocking the potential of Africa in the fields of tourism, arts and culture,” he said.
According to him, their mission is to create an equitable world where African minds are fully empowered to contribute to changing their narrative.
“We aim to achieve this by providing an educational space and platform accessi¬ble to all free-thinking indi-viduals or groups that wish to contribute to changing the narrative and perspective of Africa,” he stressed.
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
