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Calista Amoateng named Tourism Ambassador …Ghana to host Miss Teen Tourism World 2023
• Chief of Staff and Calista Amoateng joined by parents
and other dignitaries to officially unveil her project
The Chief of Staff, Mrs. Akosua Frema Osei-Opare has conferred on Calista Amoateng Tourism Ambassador of Ghana , and called for support for her as Ghana hosts Miss Teen Tourism World Competition this year.
Calista Amoateng, last year hoisted the flag of Ghana high after overcoming other competing nationals to become the first Ghanaian and African to win Miss Teen Tourism World beauty pageant.
For this reason and August chalked by Calista, Ghana will host this year’s edition slated for August 1 – 20.
Against this backdrop, a ceremony was held at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel on Sunday, January 8, to officially unveil Calista Amoateng’s Miss Teen Tourism World project and Ghana as host as well as to raise funds.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Chief of Staff, Mrs. Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, said for such achievement at her age, and for projecting Ghana’s culture to the rest of the world, she conferred on Calista Amoateng the title of Tourism Ambassador of Ghana.
She commended Calista Amoateng for her choice of project which is focused on poverty eradication and youth empowerment as important and relevant topics.
She further stated that since Ghana is hosting this event it will boost the economy of the country and therefore urged all stakeholders to prepare and position themselves for the opportunities ahead.
Speaking to The Spectator, Calista expressed her appreciation to Ghanaians for the support, and promised to do everything in her capacity to project the culture of Ghana on every platform she is offered.
Stacey Amoateng, mother of Calista who has been her guide throughout this process revealed that the team is adequately putting all measures in place to host about 70 delegates from across the globe.
This notwithstanding, she called on benevolent individuals to come to their aid with support in any form for a befitting event.
In attendance were traditional leaders, Deputy Ministers and Heads of Institutions among other distinguished Ghanaians.
Also present were the bfather of Calista, ace broadcaster, Quophi Okyeame, Nana Ama McBrown, Obaapa Christy, Piesie Esther, Chief Operations Officer of Miss Tourism Ghana, Delphine Brew-Hammond, Miss Tourism Ghana Princesses, KK Fosu, Prophet Joseph Atarah, Charles Osei Asibe, Selasie Brown and Jayana among others.
Ghanaian gospel dynamo, Piesie Esther, has expressed her readiness to take home the Gospel Artiste of the Year, Telecel Most Popular Song of the Year and Traditional Gospel Song of the Year awards at this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
The musician with many years of success under her belt in the gospel music industry has been nominated for three categories at this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
Piesie Esther was nominated for Gospel Artiste of the Year, Traditional Gospel Song of the Year, and Most Popular Song of the Year with her smash hit, Nyame Ye.
The award-winning musician believes that she had a wonderful year in 2025, which deserves recognition.
According to her, with over 36 shows, millions of streams enjoyed by her Nyame Ye song, coupled with numerous brand engagements, she was in a pole position to outwit other competitors.
“Family, I need your love and support now more than ever! I’ve been nominated at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards and we’re going all out for the win! ,” she noted.
She called on all and sundry that “Every single vote counts, and I truly appreciate your continuous support. Let’s do this together.”
This year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards is slated for May 9, 2026 at the Palms Convention Centre in Accra.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Patrons at +233 Bar and Lounge had an unforgettable experience at the OK@50 All White Birthday Party last Saturday, April 18.
The Ghanaian music icon, Okyeame Kwame, turned 50 years last Friday, April 17, 2026.
Against this backdrop, the ‘Rap Dacta’ organised an All-White Party on Saturday to mark his 50th birthday to raise funds for the construction of a Paediatric Emergency Ward at the Manhyia Hospital.
This is a legacy project the musician is embarking on to mark his 50th birthday.
As part of the concert, patrons were treated to scintillating live performances by Afriyie Wutah, Akwaboah, Sista Afia, Kuami Eugene, KiDi, Kwabena Kwabena, Ras Kuuku, Abiana, Adina, Abochi, Kweku Darlington, and Kunta Kinte of Bradez fame.
One of the country’s finest DJs, Andy Dosty, also had his turn to mesmerise the patrons with hits from the past to present, a moment which saw many patrons on their feet for most of the time.
Okyeame Kwame rocked the gathering with numerous hits from his repertoire, including his new song dubbed ‘Clap.’
He also expressed appreciation to those who has genuinely supported his career to impact the lives of others.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
