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65th edition of Miss Ghana launched
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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
Ghanaian musician Ezecheal Kwasi Asimeng Frimpong, popularly known as Ancienth has released a new Palmwine single titled ‘Asukese Abena’.
The song is a celebration of love, culture, and the timeless wisdom embedded in Ghana’s traditional way of life.
According to him, the project is meant to remind people that Palmwine music is not a relic of the past.
“Through this project, I want people to understand that Palmwine music is not a relic of the past, it is a living heritage that still speaks powerfully to the present,” he said.
Ancienth traces his journey in Palmwine music to the pioneering work of Kwame Asare, also known as Jacob Sam, and the Kumasi Trio. He credits them with laying the foundation for one of Ghana’s most important musical traditions, a path that later generations continue to walk.
“I entered this space because I believe every nation must protect its cultural voice,” Ancienth explained, adding that “Palmwine music carries our stories, values, humour, history, and identity. Preserving it is not only a musical responsibility but also a cultural one.”
The musician described the journey as rewarding but challenging, noting that traditional music often receives less attention and investment compared to mainstream genres.
To strengthen the space, he is calling for greater support from the media, cultural institutions, educational bodies, and the public.
“My appeal to Ghanaians is simple, support indigenous music, because when a people lose their cultural sound, they gradually lose part of their identity,” he added.
As a torchbearer of Palmwine Music, Ancienth says his mission is to honour the legacy of the pioneers while introducing Palmwine music to new generations and audiences across the world.
Asukese Abena is now available on all digital platforms, including YouTube
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has expressed profound sorrow over the death of celebrated visual artist and Guinness World Record holder Sharon Dede Padi, popularly known as Padiki.
In a statement signed on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer, Maame Efua Houadjeto, the Authority said Padiki’s passing was a painful loss to Ghana’s tourism and creative sectors, as well as the nation at large.
“Padiki was more than a Guinness World Record holder. She was a beacon of resilience, determination, creativity, and youthful excellence whose remarkable achievement brought pride not only to herself and her family but also to Ghana,” the statement said.
It added that through her determination to dream big and push boundaries, she inspired countless young people to believe that passion, perseverance and hard work could make the impossible possible.
The Authority said Ghana had lost “one of its brightest ambassadors whose story embodied the spirit of innovation, excellence, and the boundless potential of our people”.
Maame Efua Houadjeto, together with the management and staff of the GTA, extended condolences to Padiki’s family, friends and loved ones, as well as all those inspired by her journey.
