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GMB21: Ashanti Region’s Sarfoa reigns
It was an anxious moment aseveryone in the national theatre auditorium was waiting for, the announcement of who had surmounted the daunting task of defeating five other contestants.
The auditorium was immersed in a thunderous applause and chants as Sarfoa was mentioned as Ghana’s Most Beautiful 2021, after weeks of exhibiting exceptional quality in the reality show.
For winning the ultimate, Ashanti Region’s Sarfoa born Benedicta Asamoah, received GH¢10,000 cash, brand new 4X4 car from MG Auto Ghana Limited and the GMB crown.
In addition, she will embark on an all-expense paid trip to Dubai and be a beneficiary of a one-year supply of GTP fabric among other packages from sponsors.
Volta Region’s Setor came second while Western Region’s Manu was third, followed by Upper East Region’s Wedaga who placed fourth, Oti Region’s Akosua and Bono Region’s Mfodwo who occupied the fifth and sixth positions respectively.
Setor took home GH¢8,000 for coming second while Manu took GH¢5,000 for coming third. Wedaga received GH¢3,000, Akosua and Mfodwo got GH¢2,000 and GH¢1,000 respectively.
On the night contestants had the opportunity to sell their regions by how they were ushered into the auditorium to share their dream projects as well as respond to questions bordering on national issues to the admiration of the patrons.
The immediate past queen, Naa Dedei Botchwey, encouraged all the constestants not to give up on their dreams and projects regardless of the outcome, adding that the GMB platform alone was enough to make their dreams a reality.
Patrons were entertained with amazing performances from Abiana, Cina Soul, Adina and Sefa on the night.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The iconic movie writer, director, and actress Schelle Purcell, who played the landlady role in Tyler Perry’s Netflix blockbuster, Straw, was given a warm welcome by authorities and students of the North Legon Little Campus on Tuesday September 23, 2025.
With her friends Dr. Muriam Cinevert, bestselling author of Girl Just Show Up, and Dr. Shaneque Metellus, an autism advocate, the three for the first time visited Ghana to participate in the International Ladies High Tea & Awards hosted by RAIN Foundations.
Actress Schelle Purcell encouraged the students of North Legon Little Campus to believe in themselves, focus on learning to become their best, and determine to make their families, nation, and the world proud.
Answering questions from the students, she shared with them why she believed Tyler Perry’s Straw was one of his best movies yet. She explained that all over the world, many could identify with the struggles of Taraji in the movie. “Many have cried after watching Straw,” she said.
Dr. Cinevert, the women empowerment and self-esteem coach encouraged the children to be confident. She urged them not to let anybody make them feel less of themselves.
Dr. Metellus took her turn in encouraging the children to work on their mental health. She advised them to always talk to somebody in times of mental or emotional struggles.
The Director of the school, Mr. Douglas Djabeng Esq. thanked the founding president of RAIN Foundations, Author Ralph Antwi, for leading the team to visit the school. He admonished the children to continue to excel in both academics and sports as has been the hallmark of the school.
North Legon Little Campus (NLLC) is a fully-accredited British curriculum school that admits students from 1 to 19 years old. It is one of the model schools in Ghana that runs the Cambridge Primary and IGCSE programmes.
The National Sports Authority (NSA) has warned that Sarkodie will not be allowed to host his Rapaholic concert on the football pitch of the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.
Director-General of the NSA, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, said the pitch is strictly reserved for football and other sports activities.
He warned that any unauthorized use of the field during the concert would attract serious penalties, including heavy compensation.
Mr. Ankrah explained that while the Baba Yara Stadium has been approved as the venue, Sarkodie’s stage and sound systems will be positioned behind the goalpost to protect the playing surface.
He said all measures have been put in place to ensure the pitch is not damaged.
He further disclosed that the NSA is in the process of acquiring pitch covers to make it easier to host non-sporting events without compromising the playing field.
The NSA boss also revealed that several churches and organizations had offered as much as GHS 300,000 to use the pitch, but the requests were rejected. According to him, protecting the grounds for domestic and international football is a top priority.
Mr. Ankrah stressed that although the Authority permits the use of stadium facilities for events, the football pitch itself cannot be used for performances or entertainment.
He concluded that if any condition is breached during Sarkodie’s concert, strict sanctions will follow.
By: Jacob Aggrey
