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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 musician Sparqlyn is set to release another big hit.
His latest release, ‘Rosina,’ features Germany-based Ghanaian musician, video director, and sound engineer TEENO (known privately as Eric Kwame Tamakloe).
TEENO’s project ‘Signs’ was recently accepted by the Grammys for official consideration in the ‘Album of the Year’ category. Now, ‘Rosina’ is making serious waves across the airwaves.
Coming shortly after the impressive reception to his previous single ‘Fameko,’ ‘Rosina’ is already receiving strong attention from music lovers and radio listeners.
This new song carries an infectious Afrobeats and Hiplife feel while maintaining the romantic direction that characterised ‘Fameko,’ Sparqlyn’s 2026 Highlife collaboration with Ziya.
‘Fameko’ marked an important moment in Sparqlyn’s musical journey, with the love-themed highlife record receiving positive reactions from music lovers and media platforms following its June 2026 release.
The song became one of the highlights of his 2026 output, ranking high on multiple charts.
‘Fameko’ has also bagged Sparqlyn two top nominations: “Highlife Song of the Year” and “Artist of the Year” at the 2026 Stars Awards.
The combination of a romantic storyline, Afrobeats rhythm, and Hiplife influence give the song a sound that fits comfortably into the current Ghanaian music landscape.
The timing of the song’s release could also prove significant for the award-winning artiste. Sparqlyn recently secured two nominations at the 2026 Ghana Youth Empowerment Awards, where he is in contention for Youth Empowerment Advocate of the Year and Outstanding Youth Personality of the Year.
With ‘Fameko’ having established strong momentum earlier in the year and ‘Rosina’ now beginning to enjoy significant airplay, Sparqlyn appears to be ending another eventful chapter of his musical career on a high note.
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Ghanaian highlife and Afrobeats singer Kuami Eugene Marfo known in showbiz circles as Kuami Eugene has urged fellow musicians and entertainers to use their influence on social media and other platforms to champion causes that positively impact society.
The award-winning artiste made the call during a UNICEF Ghana birth registration advocacy campaign in Bepoase in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern Region, where he joined officials from UNICEF Ghana and the Births and Deaths Registry to raise awareness about the importance of registering children at birth.
He explained that artistes wield significant influence and should leverage platforms such as TikTok, Facebook and Instagram to amplify important social initiatives and encourage behavioural change.
The musician, who has partnered UNICEF Ghana on several child-focused campaigns, said he had a special interest in issues affecting children and was committed to supporting efforts that improved their welfare and future opportunities.
He noted that birth registration was critical because it established a child’s legal identity and ensured recognition as a Ghanaian citizen.
The advocacy drive forms part of UNICEF Ghana’s efforts to improve birth registration rates across the country through community engagements, public education and collaboration with traditional authorities.
The musician said he remained focused on creating quality music while continuing to support social causes that contribute to national development, particularly initiatives aimed at improving the lives of children. –GNA
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