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Let’s maintain connection we’ve built with Allah-Miss Musilimah Queens
Queens of Islamic beauty pageant dubbed Miss Musilimah Ghana have advised the youth to continuously maintain the connection they have established with Allah during the period of Ramadan.
The beauty queens of the maiden edition in 2020 are, Faiza Issah Iddi, winner, Laila Ayub and Khadijah Akobilla, first and second runners-up, respectively.
According to them, “the month of Ramadan teaches one to be pious,discipline and most importantly how to maintain self control, as well as how to improve on their connection with Allah”.
In an interview with The Spectator, they said,maintaining the relationship with Allah would prevent them from going back to their previous worldly lifestyles.
“We should learn from all the lessons this Ramadan month has taught us which includes sharing, love, peace, humility, respect, discipline, self control and a whole lot,” they noted.
They said that such lessons must be incorporated into daily activities to indicate a complete in attitude change.
Touching on the impact ofthe pageant, they said “it is a platform that is set to show the general public how beauty is defined from the Islamic perspective.”
The reigning queen, Faiza Issah Iddi hangout and donated assorted items to the children at the Oncology Department of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, the Omanjor DA school and the Nungua Central Mosque as part of her “Supportforsurvival” and Operation feed 400 people projects.
Talking about her future plans, Faiza said, “ there are new projects such as “The Muslim Aid” her which is going to be a three-day conference for the Muslim youth and also “The Megalondon” project which is about four projects infused together to make one huge project.
Miss Muslimah Ghana is a platform that is set to show the general public that there is beauty and intelligence in the muslim community and the modest way of dressing without showing showing parts of the body just to look beautiful.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ghana Music Awards UK (GMA UK) has appointed Ghanaian media personality Doreen Avio as its new Public Relations Officer.
The announcement was made in a press release issued in London on April 30, 2026.
Organisers said her appointment comes at a crucial time as the awards scheme prepares to mark its 10th anniversary this year.
According to the statement, she is expected to strengthen the organisation’s communication strategy, improve audience engagement, and increase its global visibility as it enters a new phase.
They described her as an experienced journalist and broadcaster with a strong presence in the entertainment industry.
She has hosted and moderated several major events, including the Ghana Music Awards UK, Ghana Party in the Park, and the EMY Africa Awards.
She currently serves as a co-host on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM and also works as a presenter on Joy Prime TV.
Organisers said her academic background in strategic communications and branding adds to her suitability for the role. They also highlighted her philanthropic work through her foundation, which supports the education and welfare of girls.
GMA UK noted that the awards scheme remains committed to promoting Ghanaian music and culture on the global stage. Over the years, it has provided a platform for collaboration and recognition of Ghanaian artistes, particularly within the diaspora.
Management of the organisation expressed confidence that her appointment will help advance its mission and strengthen its position as a leading platform for Ghanaian music internationally.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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
