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Mothers’ Day: Miss Tourism Ghana, Kpando MP support mothers and newborn babies
As part of their efforts to impact the lives of mothers to commemorate the Mothers’ Day, The Miss Tourism princesses together with the MP for Kpando visited the Margaret Marquart Catholic Hospital.
The visit was to welcome newborn babies and celebrate mothers with gift among others at the hospital at Kpando.
The team was made up of Miss Tourism Ghana 2020, Ms Abigail Nayram Tay who was joined on the visit by Miss Tourism Ghana First Princess, Ms Jennifer Nuna Deku, Second Princess Ms Zainab Abdulai, their chaperone, Ms Sedinam Aytsor, and Hon. Dela Sowah.
Speaking to The Spectator, Tay said “a season that has been marked by so many deaths since the outbreak of the COVID-19 and seeing the mothers and their new babies was such a beautiful reminder that life is being renewed.”
Consequently, the Director of the Hospital gave them a tour of the maternity ward ensuring that all COVID-19 protocols were observed.
The team then interracted with the mothers and gave the newborn babies gifts.
The Miss Tourism Ghana Team proceeded to visit two orphanages, Ryvanz-Mia Childcare and Harethaven Children’s Home to honor the house mothers who took care of the children.
On the way to their first stop, they distributed food to needy children and adults on the street, and at each orphanage, the ladies shared specially prepared meals to the mothers and kids.
The team expressed appreciation to, the MP of Kpando, Lele Foods,PGees Catering, Endela,Max International, GTP,Darling Hair, Silver Hair Salon who styled the ladies’ hair, and Max Beauty who provided the makeup for making their initiative possible.
Ghanaian music icon, Akwasi Poku Addae, known in Showbiz circles as Kwaisey Pee has honoured his promise to children suffering from cancer.
Ahead of his 25th anniversary event held at the D’ Icon Event Centre at East Legon last year, he made a promise to donate some funds to children suffering from cancer.
True to his word, the musician has recently made a donation of GHC50,000 to the Paediatric Oncology Unit of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.
He told the Ghanaian Times that children are so dear to him, and was optimistic the support would go a long way too impact lives.
The music dynamo also promised that the gesture will not be the last,” it will be a continuous feature from me.”
He also called on Ghanaians home and abroad to lend a helping hand to children suffering from cancer.
According to him, children with cancer have many needs, and a helping hands will go a long way ease the suffering.
“Cancer treatment is very expensive, and leaving that to parents of the children alone, will be a huge burden, with support from you and myself, we can make some changes in other people’s lives,” he concluded.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
In the ever-evolving journey of Ghanaian music, there are individuals whose contributions transcend the spotligh.
There are always men and women who work quietly yet powerfully to preserve culture, nurture legends, and keep the soul of the music alive across generations and borders.
One such figures is Jerry Amoah, widely known and affectionately called Nana Kobo.
This year, Ghana Music Awards-USA honours Jerry Amoah for his unwavering commitment to sustaining Ghanaian music, both at home and in the diaspora.
It is a recognition long deserved, a celebration of decades of passion, sacrifice, and cultural stewardship.
Jerry Amoah’s journey has never been about personal glory. Instead, it has been anchored in service: promoting Ghanaian sounds, advocating for artistes, and ensuring that the richness of Ghana’s musical heritage continues to resonate beyond national borders.
Through his tireless efforts, many Ghanaian musicians have found platforms, audiences, and renewed relevance, especially within Ghanaian communities abroad.
Central to his legacy is his steadfast support for gospel music and, in particular, his enduring association with legendary gospel icon Yaw Sarpong.
At times when gospel music needed champions, Jerry Amoah stood firm—protecting its values, amplifying its message, and honoring its pioneers. His respect for Yaw Sarpong is not merely professional; it reflects a deep appreciation for music as ministry, heritage, and moral compass.
Colleagues often describe Nana Kobo as a bridge—connecting generations, genres, and geographies.
He understands that Ghanaian music is not just entertainment, but identity. Through festivals, promotions, mentorship, and behind-the-scenes advocacy, he has helped ensure that Ghana’s rhythms, lyrics, and spiritual expressions remain relevant in a globalized world.
As Ghana Music Awards-USA prepares to bestow this honour, it is not simply recognizing one man—it is saluting a lifetime of dedication to culture, faith, and music.
Jerry Amoah’s story reminds us that true impact is measured not by applause, but by legacy.
And in the story of Ghanaian music, Nana Kobo’s legacy is written in bold, enduring notes.
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