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65th edition of Miss Ghana launched
Exclusive Events Ghana,has launched 65th edition of Miss Ghana.
Audition for this year’s edition would commence in Accra on May, 20,2022 search of those who will make it to the grand finale in July.
Speaking at the launch at Tang Palace Hotel in Accra last Thursday, March 10, 2022, the Deputy Minister of Tourism Arts and Culture, Mr.Mark Okraku Mantey said, the journey to the 65th anniversary of Miss Ghana,had been easy.
According to him, the organisers had fought their way through all of the difficulties COVID-19 had put in their way.
Mr.Okraku Mantey expressed appreciation to all other organisers who contributed their quota to make of the scheme sustainable.
He said “Such pageant is crucial as it goes beyond ordinary; it is a platform where people get groomed for the next chapter in their lives to positively impact society.”
For this reason the Deputy Minister called on all and sundry to work together for the survival of the pageant, adding that “it is an ecosystem for which a lot of people in the chain benefit.”
“If you can’t support don’t negate equities others have built: the pageant has a lot of benefit Ghanaians could tap from corporate Ghana,” he said.
Her Ladyship, Justice Julia Sarkodie Mensah, Criminal Justice Expert/Consultant at the Commonwealth Secretariat, Bahamas, said the first president of Ghana, Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah created it after independence to rope in women to impact the lives of others.
On her part, Ms.Inna Patty, Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Exclusive Events, (organiser) said, the next decade of the pageant would be mind blowing,
adding that “the 65th edition coincidentally marks 10th anniversary of Exclusive Events.”
She said that their vision of repositioning the brand started 10 years ago, and added that the beauty with purpose agenda was still on course.
Ms.Inna Patty indicated that through the various social interventions, most vulnerable lives had been positively transformed,and contributed significantly to the growth and contribution to national development.
Reigning Miss Ghana Monique Mawulawe also said, her journey had been on a roller coaster, which had made her more mature and an accomplished queen as she recounted some of the projects she undertook during her reign.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Kwame Nsiah Apau, widely known as Okyeame Kwame, and the Rap Dacta, celebrated his 50th birthday with the release of a rhythmic reggae tune titled “Clap.”
The song shines a spotlight on applauding those making remarkable contributions to society and encourages people to celebrate the successes of their friends and family.
Just a week after its release, “Clap” has garnered widespread positive reactions from influencers across Ghana, Jamaica, America, South Africa, and other parts of the world.
In one of the reaction videos shared by Okyeame Kwame, renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist Richard Nii Armah Quaye, aka RNAQ, expressed his admiration, saying, “Love this song and the lyrics. I want to support its promotion with GHC 100,000. Well done.”
Okyeame Kwame, who had previously promised to build a Paediatric Emergency Ward at Manhyia Hospital in Kumasi before his birthday, would certainly benefit from this generous support for such a meaningful project.
His 50th birthday celebration was a successful all-white event held at +233 Pub and Grill, featuring amazing performances that added to the memorable occasion.
Watch Okyeame Kwame clap visualiser here:
https://youtu.be/qMO-Ufr6Vwc?is=ByivCkKtmUVcHxV_
Organisers of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards 27 have announced “A Touch of Glitter as the official red carpet theme for this year’s ceremony.’’
In a statement issued on Thursday, April 16, Charterhouse indicated that the theme is designed to promote elegance and creativity while maintaining a refined fashion standard.
According to the organisers, the red carpet remains one of the most anticipated moments of the awards, offering artistes, celebrities, and guests the opportunity to express themselves through fashion while celebrating Ghanaian identity.
They explained that for this year’s edition, attendees are encouraged to include subtle elements of shimmer in their outfits.
This, they noted, can be done through fabric choices, embellishments, or accessories, with the focus on elegance rather than excess.
The statement added that the red carpet event will take place on May 9, 2026, at 7:06 pm, ahead of the main awards ceremony.
Head of Public Events and Communications at Charterhouse, Robert Klah, noted that the theme invites guests to explore creativity with sophistication while maintaining a polished appearance.
The organisers further assured that the event will continue to deliver a blend of music, fashion, and culture, making it a key highlight on Ghana’s entertainment calendar.
By Jacob Aggrey
