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Miss Tourism Ghana launched to showcase ‘Heart of Ghana’
Beauty pageant aimed at promoting the tourism industry in the country, Miss Tourism Ghana has been launched to showcase the ‘Heart of Ghana.’
The event launched at the Tang Palace Hotel on Friday, May 29, brought together many stakeholders in the industry.
Speaking at the launch, the Director of Events and Operations at Miss Tourism Ghana, said this edition comes with a campaign to showcase Tourism as the “Heart Of Ghana” to inculcate in people the need to love and promote tourism in the country.
She said, “tourism is multi-sectorial which goes beyond travelling, and has chain of activities which contributes to economic development and at the end enhance the Gross Domestic Product (GDP)”.
Mrs.Brew-Hammond said the Miss Tourism Ghana vision was to inspire, motivate and inject in young women sense of ownership to embrace local community service as a major socio-economic opportunity.
She added that contestants over the years had participated in other international pageants and made Ghana proud.
According to her, they would start the selection processes leading to the main event, beginning with audition in May and June.
“The whole month of May is audition, then June 4 will be in Accra, then we show what the heart of Ghana is, the people, politics, entertainment, religion, culture and heritage among others,” she said.
The auditions would start on May 14, 2022 at Tamale, Ho and Cape Coast Max International Offices simultaneously followed by Bolgatanga Bombs Event Centre on May 21.
The audition would continue on May 28 at Takoradi and Kumasi Max International Offices, with the final one happening on June 4, at MJ Grand Hotel in Accra.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The red carpet of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) was lit up with a mind-blowing exhibition of creativity this Saturday in Nigeria, as Ghana’s Nana Akua Addo stunned everyone with her jaw-dropping fashion choices.
The AMVCA is an annual, prestigious awards ceremony presented by MultiChoice. It recognises outstanding achievements in African television, film, and digital content creation across the continent.
The Ghanaian actress and global fashion icon has, over the years, taken centre stage of the AMVCA red carpet each year.
She consistently pushes the boundaries of avant-garde style, making her one of the most anticipated stars of the night.
The Talk of the Red Carpet This year, her main outfit silver architectural dress, inspired by Cologne Cathedral in Germany became the absolute talk of the red carpet.
The breathtaking, structured silver gown featured intricate, three-dimensional details mimicking towering gothic spires and pointed arches.
The structural design transformed the style icon into a walking piece of art, requiring assistance from her team to navigate the venue smoothly.
The masterpiece was brought to life by Nigerian designer, Mohammed Abbas (Abasswoman), who revealed that the complex design process began back in November.
A Night of multiple looks true to her reputation as a fashion chameleon, the cathedral gown was not Nana Akua Addo’s only statement of the evening.
She further disrupted the event by debuting two other high-concept structural ensembles.
Attendees and digital audiences were treated to a visual feast as she also appeared in, The Spiral Outfit, a futuristic, swirling conceptual piece that captivated onlookers.
Also, she was seen in the Living Stone Outfit, a heavily textured, sculptural dress that blended natural geometry with high fashion.
Nana Akua Addo’s triple-threat appearance solidified Ghana’s dominant style presence on the pan-African stage, proving once again that she does not just attend the red carpet, she defines it.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Popular Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, on Monday passed away after a long battle with cancer on Monday.
According to reports he died at age 40.
Ekubo was best known for his roles in the Weekend Getaway and the music video titled Johnny by Yemi Alade in 2013.
He had won many awards and accolades for his work in the entertainment industry and humanitarian efforts.
While his family and management are yet to issue a statement, tributes have been pouring in from fans and friends in Nigeria’s and Ghanaian films industry.
The Nollywood star made his acting debut in the 2005 production, Sinners in the House.
He graduated with a degree in law from the University of Calabar and broke into stardom in 2010 after competing in the Mr Nigeria competition.
In 2013, he won Best Supporting Actor in the Best of Nollywood Awards for his role as Andre Dikeh in Weekend Getaway.
Ekubo had received nine awards during his career, including Best of Nollywood’s Best Actor of the year (2016) and Best Lead Actor (2022).
Nigeria’s First Lady gave him a Special Recognition Award in 2018 for his contribution and development of the country’s entertainment industry.
In 2020, he was inducted into the UN’s Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) under 40, for his efforts in entertainment and social development.
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