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United Showbiz is now monotonous – South African Journalist

Female celebrities host United Showbiz. 

Mcbrown left UTV 

The show is now monotonous

In August, 2019, Despite group of companies introduced  entertainment program United Showbiz on their free to air local language (Akan) television United Television (UTV).

Kumawood actress Nana Ama Mcbrown Mensah known publicly as Empress since hosted the show every Saturday 9PM to 12AM. In early 2021, Mcbrown travelled outside the country which circulated over social media that she has stop working with the station due to some terms and conditions requested.

UTV introduced Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey Santana known in showbiz as Abeiku Santana as a new host. Abeiku who has been in the media over a decade hosted the show successfully as Mcbrown left and maintained it’s reputation.

Since January, 2022; this particular program is being host by number of celebrities who are not tallented and qualified to handle the platform as it use to and the program is  gradually losing it’s credibility.

Ghanaian Journalist and the owner of Press Mltimedia (Pty) Ltd.  in South Africa Mr Solomon Ogyem known as Mr Press advised the management of United Television (UTV) to do the necessary correction with Empress Mcbrown to take back her position and rebrand the program again as the female celebrities who are hosting show is making it dull.

Mr Press wrote this on his twitter page Stop giving unqualified female celebrities opportunity to host United Showbiz and accept Mcbrown’s TC’s. The show is now monotonous “

Read the tweet below:

Source: Thepressradio.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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