Entertainment
Why is filling O2 and winning Grammy the standard?… Wendy Shay queries
Ghanaian songstress, Wendy Asiamah Addo, known in Showbiz as Wendy Shay has waded into the O2 Arena brouhaha.
Some Ghanaian music lovers turned the heat on musicians in the country after Nigeria’s rising star, Asake filled the O2 Arena in UK to the rafters for his concert.
Most of these music lovers labelled the Ghanaian artiste as not working hard and compared successes they have chalked to their Nigerian counterparts.
After days of conversations on various platforms by some industry players, Wendy Shay has broken her silence on the matter with a tweet.
” Why is filling 02 and winning Grammy become the standard to measure the success of an Artist?,” She queried in a tweet on Monday, August 28.
According to her, Bob Marley and Tupac were successful, yet, they didn’t win a Grammy.
“Bob Marley and 2Pac are successful musicians but never won a Grammy.
Let Ghanaian musicians breathe !
Ghana wake up!,” Wendy Shay added.
Many industry stakeholders have called for the need to put in place the right mechanisms for Ghanaian musicians to thrive internationally.
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
