Entertainment
Western Gospel Awards unveils nominees
Prolific GH, organizers of the 2023 Western Gospel Awards (WGA23) have unveiled the nominees for this year’s edition of the prestigious award.
Prolific GH put out the list via a virtual telecast on via Social media mediums on the Western Gospel Awards page on Facebook and Instagram on September 15th, 2023.
The 2023 Western Gospel Awards(WGA23) which will be hosted in Takoradi on 19th November 2023 this year, has SK. Frimpong, Navah, Yvonne Menz, Ruger Quarm and Mabel Love are other top Gospel Acts as contenders for the Artiste of the Year.
Full List of Nominees:
Western Gospel Artiste of the Year
1. Navah
2. SK Frimpong
3. Yvonne Menz
4. Ruger Quarm
5. Mabel Love
Western Gospel Collaboration of the Year
1. Elvis Addo ft Akesse Brempon – He Reigns
2. Ruger Quarm ft David Osabutey – Calvary
3. Mabel Love ft Enoch Ewudzie – Faithful
4. Ps. David Arku ft Yvonne Menz – Testimony
Western Female Vocalist of the Year
1. Lady Joy
2. Yvonne Menz
3. RhEmma
4. Gracy Incoom
5. Frimpomaa
6. Ruth Ackaah – Gyasi
WESTERN BEST GOSPEL ARTISTE – DIASPORA
1. Elvis Addo
2. Millicent Yankey
3. Andy Justywayne
4. Navah
Western Choral Choir/Group of the Year
1. Praise Cymbals
2. Sixteenth Angelic Choir
3. Wesleyan Symphonic Choir
Western New Gospel Artiste of the Year
1. Elvis Addo
2. RhEmma
3. RapGees
4. Bra Theo
5. Bra Ike
6. Frimpomaa
Western Female Gospel Artiste of the Year
1. Yvonne Menz
2. Mabel Love
3. Efua Black
4. Ruth Ackaah – Gyasi
5. Millicent Yankey
Western Male Gospel Artiste of the Year
1. Ruger Quarm
2. SK Frimpong
3. Isaac K Dentu
4. Ps. David Arku
5. Pascal Koomson
6. Navah
7. Minister JK
Western Male Vocalist of the Year
1. Michael Dennis
2. Ruger Quarm
3. Navah
4. Etriakor Charle
5. Ps. David Arku
6. J-Josh
Western Gospel Song of the Year
1. Mabel Love ft Enoch Ewudzie – Faithful
2. Yvonne Menz – Okokro
3. SK Frimpong – African Praise Jama
4. Navah – Sore
5. Efua Black – Amaizing God
6. Pascal Koomson – Menkwagyfo
Western Instrumentalist of the Year (Technical)
1. Corbina Saah
2. Godfred (Ekueme)
3. Terry String
4. kingDee
Best Choreography / Mime Group of the Year
1. FNDP Academy
2. Elgin Dance Ministry
3. Dinos Dance Crew
4. Victory Dancing Stars
Western Producer of the Year
1. Jake Beatz
2. BB.M
Western Gospel Radio/TV Presenter of the Year
1. Nana Ohene Appiateawaa Sikapa (Oil City Radio)
2. Prince Macasford (Owass fm)
3. Vincent Nyarko (Azay FM)
4. King Mesh (Radio 360)
5. Esi Sesewa (Spice FM)
Western Gospel Radio/TV Show of the Year
1. Adom Mbra – ( Oil City Radio)
2. Osoro Akwantu (Radio 360)
3. Enimoyam Mbre (Azay FM)
4. Gospel 360 – (Owass fm)
5. Gospel Express – (Spice FM)
6. Osore Mmere – (Sharp Fm)
Western Contemporary Choir/Group of the Year
1. Tsie-Eli Worshipers
2. Divine Worshippers
3. Praise Cymbals
4. Worship Unlimited
5. Glory Zone Choir
Western Urban Gospel Artiste of the Year
1. RapGees
2. Min. Esaw
3. Mabel Lov
4. Navah
5. Kofi Ayeyi
6. J-Josh
Western Best Lyrical Content of the year (Technical)
1. Georgia and Georgette – W’ayeyi
2. Corbina Saah – Nyaminli Ndwomi
3. Vincent Nyarko – Life
4. Michael Dennis – Above Principalities
5. Ps. David Arku – Testimony
6. Worship Unlimited – Yeshua
Western Best Blogger of the Year (Technical)
1. Zhikay’s (gospel2me.com)
2. NanaKay (thechurchgh.com)
3. Ngosraba Ekow Yankey (ghministers.com)
4. Kofy Jesse (kofyjesse.com)
5. Kwame Davor (gospelhauz.com)
6. Kofi Annan (kofiannangh.net)
Western Songwriter of the Year
1. Ps. Arku – David Testimony
2. Isaac K Dentu – Wo Nsam
3. Ruger Quarm – Calvary
4. RhEmma – Temple Owner
5. Efua Black – Amaizing God
6. J-Josh – Ndaase Se Wo
Western Gospel Music Video of the Year
1. Ps. David Arku – Testimony
2. Mabel Love – Faithful
3. RhEmma – Temple Owner
4. Isaac K Dentu – Wo Nsam
5. Frimpomaa – Onyame Ama Nsa so Ne
6. Millicent Yankey – Louons Le
7. Worship Unlimited – Yeshua
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
