Entertainment
Ahmed Naaman named Ghana Ambassador
for Destination West Africa Project
Mr. Naaman receiving his certificate from the Goge Africa team
The Chief Executive Officer of Dodi Travel and Tours has been named Ambassador for Destination West Africa Project(DWAP) for three-year duration.
The Destination West Africa Project (DWAP) seeks to improve intra-African travel and trade among West African countries to help accelerate development of the sub region.
Speaking at a brief ceremony on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Lancaster Hotel in Accra, Co-Founder of Goge Africa, Isaac Mosses said the initiative would throw spotlight on tourism potentials of West Africa and instill interest to travel in them within the ECOWAS community.
According to him, people found it expensive travelling within West Africa but would rather go to Dubai, adding that “the numerous barriers also contribute to this unfortunate phenomenon, leading to low contribution of the sector to Gross Domestic Product of various countries.”
Against this backdrop, like minds came together to embark on this initiative to promote culinary, festivals, and other tourist sites to lead to investment and trade among others to surge business and others in the value chain.
He added that in view of the valuable contribution to hospitality and Tourism in Ghana over the years, Goge Africa and its partners considered Mr.Ahmed Naaman, the CEO of Dodi Travel and Tours as an asset to the West African Tourism Ecosystem and had conferred on him an Ambassador for Destination West Project in Ghana.
Also, Co-founder and Managing Director of GOGE Africa, Nneka Isaac Mosses, said Mr.Naaman’s valuable contribution to the tourism sector in Ghana led to his appointment as ambassador.
On his part, Mr. Naaman said it was an honour done him to represent a dream which would at the end empower West Africa.
“When we promote business within the ECOWAS and able to spend local currencies, it would help reduce the pressure on the dollar and sustain local economies,” he said.
Goge Africa is a multiple-award winning pan-African brand that promotes tourism, culture, trade and investment opportunities in Africa since 1999.
Deputy Head of Corporate Affairs at the Ghana Tourism Authority, Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi was present at the event.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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
Patrons at +233 Bar and Lounge had an unforgettable experience at the OK@50 All White Birthday Party last Saturday, April 18.
The Ghanaian music icon, Okyeame Kwame, turned 50 years last Friday, April 17, 2026.
Against this backdrop, the ‘Rap Dacta’ organised an All-White Party on Saturday to mark his 50th birthday to raise funds for the construction of a Paediatric Emergency Ward at the Manhyia Hospital.
This is a legacy project the musician is embarking on to mark his 50th birthday.
As part of the concert, patrons were treated to scintillating live performances by Afriyie Wutah, Akwaboah, Sista Afia, Kuami Eugene, KiDi, Kwabena Kwabena, Ras Kuuku, Abiana, Adina, Abochi, Kweku Darlington, and Kunta Kinte of Bradez fame.
One of the country’s finest DJs, Andy Dosty, also had his turn to mesmerise the patrons with hits from the past to present, a moment which saw many patrons on their feet for most of the time.
Okyeame Kwame rocked the gathering with numerous hits from his repertoire, including his new song dubbed ‘Clap.’
He also expressed appreciation to those who has genuinely supported his career to impact the lives of others.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
