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BlueCrest College honours Miss Ghana 2020
Management and staff of the Blue Crest College in Accra have honoured the winner of Miss Ghana 2020, Monique Mawulawe Agbedekpui for raising the college’s flag high in Ghana and beyond.
She was presented a cheque of GH¢17,000 to enable her accomplish the ambassadorial work as a crowned Queen on a project she is executing to benefit society.
Rector of the school, Dr Anand Agrawal said that Miss Monique put up a sterling performance to beat other contestants in the finals to win the crown.
He stated that there were four pillars of Blue Crest College, including Innovation, Preparation, Technology and Leadership, which equip students who graduate from the school to be industry ready and problem solvers to any society they find themselves.
As part of Blue Crest College’s goals to make positive impacts in the society, Dr Agrawal charged the beauty queen to also make progress by adding value to society in her ambassadorial project.
Head of Fashion Department at the College, Madam Mercy Ampofowah Osei expressed joy to have a Miss Ghana from the School of Fashion Design, adding that Miss Monique was enrolled into the higher diploma fashion design in 2016 and completed in 2018.
According to her, the beauty queen excelled mostly in practical work as she portrayed creativity and talent in her drawing, which produced extraordinary results in her project.
Miss Monique expressed gratitude to management of Blue Crest College, for the honour done her.
She said that, her project which would be starting from now to December, included distribution of PPE from next week, blood donation next month, an entrepreneurial session in November for the young ones who could not go to school.
Miss Monique did fashion and design and wants to assist those who would not get means to pay their school fees and want to make liquid soap and other products.
She will be having ‘clothe a child in December’, which would be a collaboration with Blue Crest for children who do not have clothes to wear especially during major festivities.
She will be seeking for sponsorship as well to embark on the project and also on scoliosis, breast cancer among others.
She advised the youth to persevere and never allow inferiority complex to ruin their dreams and ambitions.
By Alfred Nii Arday Ankrah
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Breaking News: Daddy Lumba is dead – Family announces
Ghanaian music legend Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, has died.
His family confirmed the sad news in a press release issued on Saturday, saying the 60-year-old passed away earlier in the day after a short illness.
“It is with profound sorrow and deep grief that the Fosu family announces the passing of Ghana’s beloved musical icon,” the statement read.
Daddy Lumba was one of Ghana’s most celebrated highlife musicians. With a career spanning more than three decades, his songs touched millions, telling stories of love, pain, joy, and hope.
He was known for his powerful voice, emotional lyrics, and unique style that made him a household name across the country and beyond.
“His soulful voice provided the soundtrack to our love stories, and his poignant lyrics captured the poetry of our struggles, dreams, and resilience,” the family said.
The family has asked for privacy as they mourn their loss and promised to announce funeral arrangements in the coming days.
The statement was signed by Fati Ali Yallah, a lawyer from Baba Jamal & Associates, on behalf of the Fosu family.
Fans, fellow musicians, and Ghanaians across the country have started pouring out tributes on social media, remembering Daddy Lumba’s unmatched contribution to Ghanaian music.
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Edem’s debut album gets praise from Sarkodie
Ghanaian rap star Sarkodie has celebrated fellow artiste Edem for his groundbreaking debut album “The Volta Regime”, calling it one of the greatest albums in Ghana’s music history.
In a heartfelt social media post, Sarkodie, whose real name is Michael Owusu Addo, reflected on the first time he heard Edem rap.
He said he was instantly impressed and knew Edem would have a serious impact on the music scene.
“I remember when I first encountered my brother Edem, I came back home to tell one of my hommies that this guy will have a serious impact on the music scene,”
“He was like naa because of the language barrier. I said I don’t hear language, I hear greatness. Big up my brother, you are still on my favourite emcee list.” Sarkodie wrote.
Edem, born Denning Edem Hotor, released The Volta Regime in 2009. The album boldly embraced the Ewe language and featured collaborations with top Ghanaian artists including Tinny, Kwabena Kwabena, and Jeremie Van-Garshong.
Despite initial doubts about how well Ewe rap would perform commercially, the album proved to be a major success and introduced a new wave of local-language hip-hop.
Songs like Bra Fre Me, Nyorvuviade, and the powerful Intro helped establish Edem’s lyrical prowess and cemented his place as a unique voice in the Ghanaian music industry.
At a time when the local scene was dominated by Twi and Ga-speaking rappers, Edem’s success broke barriers and made it clear that talent speaks louder than language.
His impact opened doors for more linguistic diversity in hiplife and hip-hop music across the country.
Sarkodie’s tribute is especially meaningful because both artists emerged around the same period. Sarkodie’s own debut album Makye also dropped in 2009, and the two have long shown mutual respect for each other’s craft.
Today, over 15 years after its release, The Volta Regime continues to inspire fans and artists alike. It remains a symbol of bold originality and cultural pride.
Edem has since released several projects and remains an active voice in Ghanaian music and youth advocacy. His legacy is a reminder that true greatness is not limited by language.
