Ghanaian celebrities honoured at 3G Media Awards in New Jersey
It was pomp and pageantry when a number of Ghanaian celebrities, both home and abroad, were honoured at the prestigious Annual 3G Media Awards held at the Best Western Plus Robert Treat Hotel in Newark, New Jersey, in the USA last Saturday.
This year’s honourees included Mr. Dan Kwaku Yeboah, Legendary Sports Commentator, whose award was sponsored by KABFAM; Ohemaa Mercy, 3G Gospel Artiste of the Decade; Mr. George Kwasi Bright of the Afrikan Post, Excellence in Media; Jay Hoover, Top US Male Artiste and Stella Addo, Top US Female Gospel Singer.
Humanitarian award went to Mr. Kofi Adoma of Kofi TV fame; Community Development awards went to Paradise Soundz, Nyamekye African Market, Salley Imam Mohammed and Charles kofi Adomako Nyantakyi.
Excellence in Entertainment awards went to Obaapa Afia Boakyewaa, Godfred Nuamah, Mawuku Kuadzi and DJ Willie of Angel FM. Excellence in Media went to Patrick Osei Agyeman also known as Countryman Songo of “Fire for Fire” fame, Top Sports Presenter; Obaapa Afia Boakyewaa, Top Online Female Broadcaster and Naana Donkor Arthur also known as NDA, Top US-based Female Blogger.
The rest were Mr. Fred Kofi Ameyaw and Caroline Appiah, both of Permanent Ghana Mission to the UN, took home public service awards;Charles Kofi Adomako Nyamekye, Entrepreneurship; Rev. Kwamena Idan, Best Gospel Show in Ghana and Nana Obiri Yeboah, Excellence in Motivational Speaking.
Hon Kennedy Aygepong, Member of Parliament for Assin Central Constituency, was honoured with a citation.
Since its maiden event 12 years ago, honourees have included Hon. Kennedy Agyapong, Abraham Attah (Hollywood actor), Azumah Nelson and Michael Spinks (both boxing legends), Rev. Osei Kofi, Ibrahim Sunday, Kuuku Dadzie, Akwasi Appiah and Asamoah Gyan (all soccer legends), Captain Solomon Quainoo of Emirate Airlines, Hon. Samuel Amoako, former Consul General, Ruth-Hassell Thompson, former Senator of Mount Vernon, New York, Kofi Adoma Nwanwani (Kofi TV) and Emelia Brobbey (actress).
HE Daniel Atta-Boafo Kingsley, Consul General at the Permanent Mission of Ghana to the UN, who graced the occasion with his presence, commended the organisers for lifting the image of Ghana in the US.
Evangelist Charles Nimmo Ntiamoah-Mensah aka Mr. CNN, a media mogul who doubles as CEO of Rosetta Multimedia Services and 3G Media Group based in New Jersey, had organised the Annual 3G Media Awards for 10 years with various celebrities and Ghanaians making impact in their areas of expertise receiving awards for their hard work and exemplary efforts.
This year’s event, the 10th edition, was officially sponsored by KTA Mobile.
From George Kwasi Bright, Newark, New Jersey, USA
For the first time in its seven-year history, the celebrated Guinea Fowl Bazaar has been brought to Accra, marking a significant expansion of an event that has, for the past six years, been a staple in Tamale.
The two-day cultural and culinary festival, held from May 1–2, drew over 500 patrons and featured nearly 20 vendors, to promote Northern Ghana’s rich food culture particularly guinea fowl delicacies.
Hosted by By Faith Catering Services, the bazaar brought together traditional leaders, cultural groups, food entrepreneurs, and government representatives in a display of heritage and enterprise.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Angelo Dogbe, the Northern Regional Director of the Ghana Tourism Authority underscored the importance of promoting indigenous cuisine as a tool for economic development and cultural preservation. Chiefs from the Northern Region also graced the occasion, lending traditional authority and reinforcing the cultural significance of the festival.
A major highlight of the bazaar was a series of captivating cultural performances representing the diverse tribes of the Northern Region. Attendees were treated to traditional music, dance, and attire, transforming the venue into a lively tapestry of Northern identity and pride.
Vendors expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity to showcase their products to a new audience in the capital. Many noted increased visibility, networking opportunities, and strong sales throughout the two-day event.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of By Faith Catering Services, Mrs. Matilda Zenabu Pipio described the Accra edition as a strategic move to broaden the reach of the festival and create new economic pathways for vendors and producers from the north.
She announced plans to make the Accra bazaar an annual event, emphasizing its potential to boost employment, promote guinea fowl production, and introduce more Ghanaians to the unique flavours of Northern cuisine.
She said, the event is a platform for cultural exchange, economic empowerment, and national unity through food.
She commended partners and called on more organisers to support and invest in initiatives like this.
Meanwhile, the organizers of Guinea fowl Bazaar paid a courtesy call to the Editor of Spectator, Mrs. Georgina Naa-Maku Quaittoo and Mr. David Adadevoh, Acting Editor of The Ghanaian Times.
Both editors lauded the initiatives and encouraged the organizers to sustain it.
Organizers for the initiative and called on stakeholders and cooperate bodies to support this good course.
By Geoffrey Buta.
Mother’s Day is a celebration to honour mothers and individuals in the society. To commemorate the day tomorrow, The Spectator nutritional page today offers to prepare a sumptuous Guinea fowl meal with an accompanying snack to celebrate our mothers.
Ingredients
-2 cups of cooked rice
-Oil
-2 pounds of Guinea fowl
-1/2 tablespoonful of grinded ginger
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1/2 onion
1 cup frozen peas
-3 large carrots
-3 eggs
-3 tablespoonful of soy sauce
-2 tablespoonful of diced green onions
Preparation
-Cut guinea fowl into bite-sized pieces. Add ginger, salt, and garlic and allow it cook for about 2 minutes.
-Fry guinea fowl until it turns golden brown.
-Put a saucepan of fire and add a tablespoonful of oil.
-Stir in diced onion, garlic, and peas and carrots and other vegetables.
-Add rice and stir to coat. Stir occasionally until rice is warmed through.
-Add soy sauce to the rice and stir well
-Remove from heat and serve.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
