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Nana Yaa Serwaa Sarpong honoured
Nana Yaa Serwaa Sarpong, a multiple award-winning media practitioner and an accomplished entrepreneur, has been honoured at the 2020 Forty Under 40 Awards event held last weekend in recognition of her excellent Consultancy Services.
Her honour was under the category of Consultancy and Professional Service.
The 2020 Forty under 40 Award scheme announced its winners on Friday, September 25, at the plush Kempinski Hotel, Accra.
The award scheme organised by X-odus communications was aimed at identifying and honouring a cross-section of the nation’s most influential and accomplished young business fellows under the age 40, who were making impact in the industry they operated.
It also sought to place emphasis on these individuals’ impeccable results through commitment to business growth, professional excellence and community service.
Nana Yaa dedicated her award to all those who have contributed to her journey of excellence in media and entrepreneurship including her esteemed clients.
According to her, one could achieve anything on earth once he or she believed in his or her dream and took that bold step which brings it all into fruition.
Her long and distinguished career in television started back in 1999 with Fontonfrom TV. The astute media professional is multi-talented, highly skilled, and for 21 years of her media career, had been passionate about using entrepreneurial approach to manage the brands in her care to achieve sustainable and profitable results.
During her media career, she oversaw the set up, design and management of several TV stations including all three Crystal TV Channels, Multimedia Group’s Cine Afrik, 4kids and The Jesus Channel as well as Joy Prime Channel which she set up and managed until September 2019.
Nana Yaa continues in her media leadership and entrepreneurship stride through industry consultancy. Nana Yaa’s journey in entrepreneurship started in 2007 and spans numerous business investments in fashion, marketing, FMCG, Telecom, etc.
As an accomplished entrepreneur, Nana Yaa is a firm believer, that when you make room for the good stuff, great stuff would come in abundance. She is the owner and CEO of the front line business and consulting firm, Elohay Group which specialises in Marketing, PR, Branding & Advertising among others.
As founder of the NGO, League of Extraordinary Women, Nana Yaa leads an incubation programme that nurtures the youth and women through enriched development programme that offer insights on business, entrepreneurship and coping with life’s challenges.
Nana Yaa Serwaa Sarpong holds a BSC. Business Administration Degree from the University of Ghana Business School, Chartered Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing from CIM UK and an MBA International Trade from Anhalt University, Germany and GTUC, Ghana. Nana Yaa Serwaa Sarpong is currently pursuing LLB Laws Degree.
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has launched Heritage Month to project the country’s rich culture and national identity.
The launch took place at Nationalism Park on Monday, March 2, 2026.
This year’s celebration, under the theme, “Experience Ghana, My Heritage, My Pride (Taste 69@69),” also marked the launch of the historic Vodza Regatta.
Speaking at the launch, Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie emphasized the role of tourism, culture and the creative arts in driving jobs, empowering youth and women, and stimulating domestic tourism.
She commended President John Dramani Mahama for offering to be the culture ambassador extraordinary.
According to her, the tourism and creative sector, as the biggest service provider, needs support because it has what it takes to create a lot of employment for Ghanaians.
The minister also charged schools, corporate Ghana, and everyone to visit local tourist sites across the country and enjoy the local cuisines.
She also commended the Ghana Culture Forum and the National Folklore Board for advancing Ghana’s heritage recognition efforts.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GTA, Maame Efua Houadjeto, noted that Heritage Month is both a cultural celebration and an economic activation strategy, with activities including discounted access to heritage sites.
Mrs. Efua Houadjeto noted that there would be “Taste 69@69” culinary showcase, a nationwide Heritage Caravan, Akwaaba Festival, Asa Baako Festival, Akple Festival, Kenkey Festival, Independence Open Mic Concert, and Ghana Day, among others.
She revealed that there would be the unveiling of a revitalised GTA digital platform and an enhanced Ghana Travel portal.
Present at the launch were the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Yussif Issaka Jajah, Ghana Tourism Development Company boss, Prof. Kobby Mensah, Deputy GTA CEO, Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey, other sector directors, traditional authorities, diplomatic representatives, stakeholders and the media.
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Ghanaian gospel artist Enuonyam Akuffo Tuffour, known in the showbiz circles as Enuonyam, has released her much-awaited album dubbed ‘Jesus Given’.
The six-track album is made up of songs like Jesus Given, Be Still featuring Luigi Maclean, Kyere Me Kwan featuring Kweku Teye, I Will Not Be Moved, Holy Ghost, and Hallelujah Holy.
Speaking to The Spectator Agoro during an exclusive listening session, Enuonyam said, “‘Jesus Given’ is a summary of what Jesus did on the cross for humanity and the benefit thereof.”
She added that it is an album inspired by John 15:13, which speaks of the greatest gift given to humanity: Jesus Christ, who later died for humanity.
Touching on the production process, she said it was a smooth process working on the album: “Everything worked as planned from collaboration to all those who played key roles in making the process possible.”
In a message to the public, the gospel musician said, “Everyone who is looking to experience Jesus intimately and beautifully should listen to the album.”
She was optimistic that the album would impact many lives and urged music lovers to stream Jesus Given, adding that the album is available on all streaming platforms.
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