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Apedza Sedem Jemimah is ‘Miss Culture Ghana’
Miss Culture Ghana 2022, poses with her runners-up and panel of judges
A second-year Fashion Design and Technology student of GH Media School, Ms Apedza Sedem Jemimah, has been crowned winner of the third edition of Miss Culture Ghana 2022, held at the Accra Technical University auditorium last Saturday.
Ms Apedza represented the Northern Region, beating six other contestants, with Sarah Nana AdwoaKoomson, a first-year student of the Ho Technical University, representing the Ashanti Region and emerging as the first-runner up, and the Upper East Region’s representative, Assan Charity Abena, a graduate of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), taking the second-runner up position.
Contestants, representing their respective regions, displayed their intelligence, talent, and love for the Ghanaian culture and tradition. They engaged in regional cultural presentations, talent shows, and the beauty for culture projects,which were followed with questions from the judges.
The three winners expressed their appreciation to the organisers for putting together such a show to grow interest in tourism, arts, and culture, and pledged their resolve to help the country’s agenda in promoting Ghanaian culture, both locally and beyond.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the event, Mr Isaac Larmie, expressed appreciation to all the sponsors and collaborators of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Ghana Tourism Authority, and the National Commission on Culture, for playing crucial roles in making the event successful.
He said the pageantry was aimed at impacting cultural knowledge among young adults, especially females, empowering the younger generation through heritage, traditions, doctrines, and cultural values for economic empowerment.
Mr Larmie commended the winners and other contestants for their dedication to promoting Ghanaian culture.
The judges for the event were Mr. Kofi Atta Kakra, Mr.Fio Richardson Commey, and Ms. Anita Ayorkor Adjetey.
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
