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Abeiku Santana unveiled Brand Ambassador for Adom Group of Companies
Mr. Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey popularly known as ‘Abeiku Santana’ has been unveiled as a Brand Ambassador for the Adom Group of Companies, one of Ghana’s leading Real Estate Developers.
The partnership would see the 2021 Radio and Television Personality Award Winner become the new advertising face for the Adom Group, whose subsidiaries include Adom City Estates, Adom Heights, Ace Heights, Adom Charity, Blessed Adom Trading, and Orel City.
Dr. Bright Adom, the Chief Executive Officer of Adom Group of Companies, during the signing of the partnership, said bringing Abeiku Santana on board was targeted to inform low-income earners about the affordable housing units available to them.
“We know the housing deficit is in excess of two million and it has been prevalent for a very long time, so we at Adom City are poised to bridge the housing deficit gap and plan to build about 5,000 homes in the next five years.” he said.
In his speech, Abeiku Santana expressed gratitude to Adom Group of Companies for the opportunity to be part of the well-established brand and expressed his desire to add more value in the coming years.
“For it is a great opportunity for me and a privilege to bring onboard my expertise in the area of marketing to inform Ghanaians, especially the middle-class group of the affordable packages being offered by Adom City.
“We all know the stress that goes with building a house in Accra, but with Adom City, you have a dependable and trustworthy partner where you can get affordable homes,” he said.
Mr Kofi Adabor Ofori-Amanfo, Managing Director for Orel City and Heights, said Abeiku Santana joining Adom Group was vital for the company’s progress especially for its new subsidiary Ace Heights.
Rev. Opoku Adjei, Managing Director of Adom City said his outfit had over the years carved a niche as one of the affordable bracket estate developers.
Ghanaian musician Ezecheal Kwasi Asimeng Frimpong, popularly known as Ancienth has released a new Palmwine single titled ‘Asukese Abena’.
The song is a celebration of love, culture, and the timeless wisdom embedded in Ghana’s traditional way of life.
According to him, the project is meant to remind people that Palmwine music is not a relic of the past.
“Through this project, I want people to understand that Palmwine music is not a relic of the past, it is a living heritage that still speaks powerfully to the present,” he said.
Ancienth traces his journey in Palmwine music to the pioneering work of Kwame Asare, also known as Jacob Sam, and the Kumasi Trio. He credits them with laying the foundation for one of Ghana’s most important musical traditions, a path that later generations continue to walk.
“I entered this space because I believe every nation must protect its cultural voice,” Ancienth explained, adding that “Palmwine music carries our stories, values, humour, history, and identity. Preserving it is not only a musical responsibility but also a cultural one.”
The musician described the journey as rewarding but challenging, noting that traditional music often receives less attention and investment compared to mainstream genres.
To strengthen the space, he is calling for greater support from the media, cultural institutions, educational bodies, and the public.
“My appeal to Ghanaians is simple, support indigenous music, because when a people lose their cultural sound, they gradually lose part of their identity,” he added.
As a torchbearer of Palmwine Music, Ancienth says his mission is to honour the legacy of the pioneers while introducing Palmwine music to new generations and audiences across the world.
Asukese Abena is now available on all digital platforms, including YouTube
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has expressed profound sorrow over the death of celebrated visual artist and Guinness World Record holder Sharon Dede Padi, popularly known as Padiki.
In a statement signed on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer, Maame Efua Houadjeto, the Authority said Padiki’s passing was a painful loss to Ghana’s tourism and creative sectors, as well as the nation at large.
“Padiki was more than a Guinness World Record holder. She was a beacon of resilience, determination, creativity, and youthful excellence whose remarkable achievement brought pride not only to herself and her family but also to Ghana,” the statement said.
It added that through her determination to dream big and push boundaries, she inspired countless young people to believe that passion, perseverance and hard work could make the impossible possible.
The Authority said Ghana had lost “one of its brightest ambassadors whose story embodied the spirit of innovation, excellence, and the boundless potential of our people”.
Maame Efua Houadjeto, together with the management and staff of the GTA, extended condolences to Padiki’s family, friends and loved ones, as well as all those inspired by her journey.
