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CEO of Joana Gyan Foundation installed the Development Queen of Wassa Agona Amenfi
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Joana Gyan Foundation and producer of Ghanaian music duo, Keche, has been installed ‘mpuntuo hemaa’ (development queen) of Wassa Agona Amenfi.
Joana Gyan is also the CEO of Golden Empire Legacy Limited, under which Keche is signed onto.
As an indigene of the town in the Western North Region, she was crowned last Saturday with the stool name Nana Adwoa Awo I.
The Joana Gyan Foundation had made a stop there to donate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as well as fumigate and disinfect the township.
Joan Gyan is the wife of singer, Andrew of Keche fame, Elders and opinion leaders of the town explained that they bestowed this honour on her because of the concern and her willingness to improve the lives of the people in the town.
As mpuntuo hemaa, Nana Adwoa Awo I is to support and help with further improvement of the area.
Meanwhile, the Foundation is on a mission to help combat the coronavirus at Wassa Agona Amenfi and had already hired the services of Delete Ghana, a waste management and environmental protection company to fumigate churches, mosques, the palace, police station and the markets.
The foundation donated nose masks, hand sanitisers and other items to the inhabitants.
This formed part of the Joana Gyan Foundation Corporate Social Responsibility and the government’s effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
There were a team of financial experts to educate the inhabitants on their finances while another team of health practitioners screened for free.
By Edem Mensah Tsotorme
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.
