Captain Smart Shares New Update On His Future With Onua TV After Announcing Break On Live Television
- Captain Smart shared an update on his future with Onua TV after announcing his break from his morning show on May 5, 2025
- The veteran broadcaster shared that he was exhausted by his work and needed a break from the media scene to get some rest
- Captain Smart added that he and Onua TV management were in discussions in the background to decide on his role
Award-winning Ghanaian media personality Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly known as Captain Smart, has shared a new update on his future with Media General after announcing his break from Onua TV.
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In a video sighted by YEN.com.gh, the veteran broadcaster spoke to his colleague journalist and fashion influencer, Akua Sarpomaa, as he made his first public appearance after his surprise announcement.
Addressing the questions about his future, Captain Smart, who appeared sad, shared that he was exhausted by his work and needed a break from the media scene to rest for a while.
When asked about a possible return to Onua TV, the media personality shared that he and the TV station's management were in discussions in the background to reach a decision. In a not-so-convincing tone, he noted that he would return.
Captain Smart announces break on live TV
Captain Smart's remarks about his future with Onua TV come days after he announced on his Onua Maakye show that he was taking a break from work on Monday, May 5, 2025.
The renowned media personality announced his break as he celebrated his birthday. He cast doubt on his future with the TV station, as he stated that he might not return during a long farewell speech.
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The veteran broadcaster praised his colleagues and followers, who he claimed showed him immense support and made him successful throughout his years in the Ghanaian media space.
Captain Smart expressed gratitude to the Group Chief Executive of Media General Ghana, Beatrice Agyemang, and the company's lawyer, Sena Edekor.
Captain Smart's stint at Onua TV
Captain Smart joined Media General's Onua FM and Television on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. He was unveiled as the new radio host of Onua FM/TV's Morning Show on TV3's New Day show.
The ace broadcaster joined Onua barely a week after he resigned from Accra-based Angel FM, after he was suspended by his former employers for allegedly consistently slandering government officials, including former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
Throughout his time at Media General, Captain Smart has faced multiple controversies, including numerous lawsuits from public officials, including the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno, Koku Anyidoho, former Adansi Asokwa MP K.T. Hammond, Bantama MP Francis Asenso-Boakye, and former Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta.
The video with the broadcaster's latest update is below:
Captain Smart's remarks stir reactions
YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:
Backcase official commented:
"Without Captain Smart, Onua will collapse 😫😫."
meyor1 said:
"The king of morning shows himself. No matter who you are, you can't beat Captain. My heart is broken."
Mr. Kunaro (JDM BA) wrote:
"😭😭😭😭 Please tell him to come because I'm not happy at all ahh. Onua without Captain Smart is like Ghana without President John Dramani Mahama."
Adjoa Adadzewa commented:
"Tell him to stay because I watch Onua because of him."
In June of 2021, Blessed Godsbarin Smart, known publicly as Captain Smart, joined Onua TV/FM, a subsidiary of Media General group, after a controversial departure from Angel FM, a subsidiary of the Angel Group of Companies. His move to Onua saw him become the host of the morning show
Captain Smart has always been an individual who attracts controversy. His 4 year stint at Onua TV/FM was not short of this. Below are some of the controversies faced by the celebrated broadcast journalist
Arrested by the Ghana Police Service in December 2021:
Arrested for allegedly inciting unrest after comments suggesting the military intervene in Ghana’s affairs.
Released shortly after, the incident sparked a nationwide debate on press freedom.
Warning from the National Media Commission in November 2023:
The National Media Commission (NMC) gave Onua TV/FM a final warning over its broadcasts.
He was accused of calling security personnel "beasts" and spreading unverified claims about embezzlement.
Media General later sued the NMC for what it called "harassment and censorship."
He has won over 20 awards for his work in the media, including winning the Best Morning Show Host (Greater Accra Region) at the Foklex Media Awards in 2020.
Smart threatens to cut ties with contacts
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Captain Smart threatened to cut ties with contacts after he announced his break from Onua TV.
The media personality said he had experienced betrayal from some people and needed to separate himself from them.
Captain Smart credited God for helping him deal with the emotional toll of the betrayals from those people he knew.
Source: YEN.com.gh
