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GMA-UK: KABFAM sponsors lucky customer to London
The East Legon branch of KABFAM Ghana was filled with excitement but mixed with shock during a short presentation ceremony held for winners of KABFAM GMA-UK “Buy and Fly to London” promotion.
The promotion was intended to select five winners and reward them with products and fly the ultimate winner and the partner to London to watch this Year’s Ghana Music Awards-UK in October.
The presentation ceremony saw KABFAM Ambassador, Mr.Mikki Osei Berko present various prizes to the lucky winners on Tuesday.
The ultimate winner, Police Constable, Richard Morgan Adjetey was presented with documents to facilitate his trip to the United Kingdom to watch Ghana Music Awards UK live in London with his wife.
The first runner-up, Ms.Jacqueline Dufu, received a table top fridge, whereas the third prize which was a 32 inch NASCO LED television went to Ms.Stella Asiedu.
Glad Adongo and Isaac Nsobila who emerged fourth and fifth respectively took home Toshiba microwaves.
Speaking at the ceremony on Tuesday, Brand Ambassador of KABFAM, Mr. Osei Berko said, out of thousands of entries received from about 12 branches, the five emerged winners of the promotion after a live draw.
He revealed that more promotions would be introduced before the end of the year, and called on customers to be on the look out.
The ultimate winner, Constable Morgan said that he was skeptical upon hearing he had won a trip to the UK.
“Initially, I didn’t believe, I thought it was one of those things, however It later turned out to be true when I heard the voice of Mikki Osei Berko in a telephone call,” he said.
Against this backdrop,all the winners expressed their appreciation to KABFAM for redeeming their promise to customers and urged others to fully participate in the upcoming ones.
KABFAM is the main sponsor of this year’s GMA-UK event powered by Allordia Promotion in partnership with Westcoast slated for October to reward deserving Ghanaian Musicians.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The National Sports Authority (NSA) has warned that Sarkodie will not be allowed to host his Rapaholic concert on the football pitch of the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.
Director-General of the NSA, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, said the pitch is strictly reserved for football and other sports activities.
He warned that any unauthorized use of the field during the concert would attract serious penalties, including heavy compensation.
Mr. Ankrah explained that while the Baba Yara Stadium has been approved as the venue, Sarkodie’s stage and sound systems will be positioned behind the goalpost to protect the playing surface.
He said all measures have been put in place to ensure the pitch is not damaged.
He further disclosed that the NSA is in the process of acquiring pitch covers to make it easier to host non-sporting events without compromising the playing field.
The NSA boss also revealed that several churches and organizations had offered as much as GHS 300,000 to use the pitch, but the requests were rejected. According to him, protecting the grounds for domestic and international football is a top priority.
Mr. Ankrah stressed that although the Authority permits the use of stadium facilities for events, the football pitch itself cannot be used for performances or entertainment.
He concluded that if any condition is breached during Sarkodie’s concert, strict sanctions will follow.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Ashanti Regional minister, Dr Frank Amoankohene, has welcomed Ghanaian music star Sarkodie to Kumasi ahead of his upcoming concert, Rapperholic: The Homecoming.
Sarkodie paid a courtesy call on the minister on Tuesday to personally invite him to the show, which is scheduled for 27 September at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
Dr Amoankohene said the meeting gave them the chance to discuss security arrangements for the event.
He added that they also looked at ways the government and the creative industry can work together to support young artists in the Ashanti Region and across the country.
According to him, both parties reaffirmed their commitment to nurture creativity, ensure public safety and promote the arts as an important part of Ghana’s identity and economic growth.
The minister said he was happy the event would bring fans and visitors to the region, adding that the Ashanti Region “remains ready to host major events in a safe and welcoming environment.”
By: Jacob Aggrey
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