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.
In a video, 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 “Myself 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.
The media personality’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 media personality announced his break as he celebrated his birthday.
The renowned journalist cast doubts about his future with the TV station, as he stated that he might not return during a long farewell speech.
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 remarks stirred reactions from netizens.
“Without Captain Smart, Onua will collapse 😫😫.”
Backcase official
“The king of morning shows himself. No matter who you are, you can’t beat Captain. My heart is broken.”
meyor1
“😭😭😭😭 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.”
Mr. Kunaro (JDM BA)
“Tell him to stay because I watch Onua because of him.”
Adjoa Adadzewa
Captain Smart Opens Up About His Wealth
The Ghanaian media personality opened up about his entrepreneurial life. In an interview, he noted that he owned a business. According to him, a company registered as BGS with about fourteen (14) branches nationwide belongs to him.
Captain Smart, during the interview, noted that the company is in the furniture sales business. Giving further details, the renowned broadcaster noted that he had employed people in his business whom he pays weekly instead of the usual monthly basis.
He explained that this was to ensure that none of his employees ran out of money at any point in the month. “So when we agree that I pay you this amount, I divide it and give you a quarter of it every week,” he said.
The journalist’s remarks came after he announced his exit from Onua FM/TV. The ace broadcaster broke many hearts after he announced his exit from the media house.
Following his heavy criticism of the Akufo-Addo-led administration, many Ghanaians speculated that he resigned in anticipation of a government appointment. Others also believe that he resigned so he could take care of other things, including his furniture business.
Netizens who saw the video of the renowned journalist speaking on his business were divided and expressed mixed reactions in the comments section.
While some commended him for setting up his own business, others criticised him, tagging him as being politically biased. Another group doubted his claim was true.
“What company is the BGS group of companies. What do they do?”
@grok
“The furniture store he’s talking about in Dichemso was called Acheampong furnitures. When I was in primary school in Kumasi, rumor had it that he owned that company, but never changed the name, it all makes sense why people tagged him as the owner.”
@SaintOsei_
“Journalist thief! Bribing is the other side of the day! Filthy money.”
@PAPINSCOT
