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Godwin Avenorgbo, ‘The Grandmaster’, shares his 50-year-old marriage life
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Mr and Mrs Avenorgbo posing for the camera after 50 years of marriage
For many married youth, one of their major challenges has always been who does what in a union.
While some men are of the view that housekeeping chores are strictly a wife’s duty and wouldn’t even lift a finger to help, some wives, on the other hand, have taken an entrenched position when it comes to paying bills of any form, namely utility bills, school fees and rent, among others.
However, Mr. Godwin Avenorgbo, a renowned media personality also known as “The Grandmaster”, has a contrary view, which he shared with The Spectator on his 50th marriage anniversary with his wife Aimee on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.
“You will be surprised to know the things I have done on a daily basis at home for 50 years without a break. Apart from carrying a baby in the womb, I do everything a woman does at home, including daily house cleaning and cooking,” he said.
The retired broadcaster said that for every marriage to be successful there was the need for couples to support each other and fill in gaps that the other spouse was not readily available to fill.
“There should be nothing like this is a woman’s role, and that is a man’s role…from the outdoor to the kitchen through the living room to the bedroom and all,” he said.
He said marriages that had travelled so many years had not been an easy journey.
Mr. Avenorgbo said the success of a marriage was a direct result of shared responsibility in every activity that added to the value of the family.
He admitted that his marriage had gone through all weathers, all seasons, downhill and uphill, but in all, it had been God, and he was very thankful to Him.
“I have a reason to count my blessings and name them one by one so we can give all the glory to Jehovah,” he said.
The marriage between Mr. and Mrs. Avenorgbo, which has produced three children made up of two sons, Chester and Jerry, and a daughter, Cleopatra, has not been an easy journey and a long story, but “my family is beautiful and blessed.”
He observed that it was uncommon to have people share their experiences in marriage, which he described as a journey with many hills and valleys, because of the fear of discouraging others from embarking on the journey. “But it can be done, and done well,” he encouraged.
Mr. Avenorgbo advised people who have the intention of getting married not to focus on physical appearances.
He explained that this was because “those things shift to the background or die as quickly as the first child is born and the focus of the husband and wife becomes more concentrated on the well-being of the child, then later education and all.”
He advised that attitude, commitment, and a hands-on approach to dealing with the basic needs of the family, should be a priority because “those are the areas in which men neglect their roles thus making women feel overburdened”.
Reminiscing the day of marriage, he said, “I was credited with eloquence of thoughtfulness and presence of mind, but the day I said “I do”, I felt so nervous that the officiating Minister had to ask me in a teasing manner, “can we hear the radio voice louder, please?” and everyone laughed, so I had to do so a second time as if I had then rehearsed a radio script properly under the supervision of the Great John Hammond.”
The couple’s children, Chester Mawuli, is a journalist, banker, and businessman; Jerry Kwashie, a lawyer; and Cleopatra Enyo, an international travel expert and French and English specialist.
From Dzifa Tetteh Tay, Tema
Egypt will host Africa’s new flagship business summit this October, as leaders from across the continent converge in the newly built smart city of New Alamein for the inaugural Alamein Africa Forum.
The forum is scheduled for October 2-4, 2026 in New Alamein, Egypt’s fourth-generation coastal megacity.
The city combines advanced infrastructure, modern residential districts, international universities, cultural landmarks, and major tourism and investment projects under one master plan.
Dubbed “the continent’s premier gathering where political power meets entrepreneurial prowess,” the forum is expected to bring together over 20 African Heads of State and Government, senior leaders from leading international and regional financial institutions, and key players driving transformation across Africa’s most critical sectors.
Co-organised by the Government of Egypt, African Export-Import Bank, and AUDA-NEPAD, the Alamein Africa Forum is designed as a permanent biennial platform to advance strategic partnerships and unlock investment across Africa and global markets.[Afreximbank]
The agenda will focus on sectors defining Africa’s future: infrastructure, energy, digital transformation, manufacturing, critical minerals, health markets, and intra-African trade*.
The programme will feature high-level plenary sessions, sector-focused panels, closed-door roundtables, and structured B2B and B2G meetings aimed at facilitating concrete deals and long-term partnerships.
Special sessions will also highlight Egypt’s role as a regional hub and gateway to African markets.
The inaugural forum will be held in parallel with the 2026 African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting and the 33rd Annual Meetings of Afreximbank.
Organizers say the forum will serve as a launchpad to translate the African Union’s 50-year strategic master plan, Agenda 2063, into concrete projects, policies and partnerships that will define Africa’s economic trajectory for the next decade.
“In an era of shifting alliances and rising volatility, Africa can no longer afford to be a bystander in decisions that shape its own economic future,” organizers stated.
The forum aims to place the private-sector agenda at the heart of AU decision-making, lower investment risk, unlock capital, and build cross-border partnerships to strengthen Africa’s resilience to external shocks.
Located on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast, New Alamein represents Egypt’s vision for smart, sustainable urban development. Hosting the forum there is expected to showcase the city as both a symbol of African modernization and a hub for investment and innovation.
By bringing public and private sector leadership into one alliance, the Alamein Africa Forum is positioned to become Africa’s go-to space for turning commitments into implementation.
By Chris KONEY, for Egyptian Embassy, ACCRA.
Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called on stakeholders in the Bono Region to raise the bar on professionalism and patriotism if the region is to unlock its full tourism potential.
Speaking during a familiarisation tour of the region, the Minister met with staff of the Centre for National Culture (CNC) and Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCs).
The engagement focused on how to position Bono as a leading cultural and tourism destination in Ghana.
Gomashie challenged public institutions to take a cue from the private sector by improving service delivery and embracing efficiency.
“Our institutions must be intentional about the way we serve the public,” she said, adding that “We need stronger collaboration and public-private partnerships to attract the right investment and build the tourism infrastructure that will make Bono competitive.”
The Minister urged MMDCs to work hand-in-hand with the Ministry and its agencies to identify, develop and promote key tourist attractions in their districts.
She also stressed the importance of preserving cultural heritage while creating an enabling environment for investors in tourism, culture and the creative arts.
The Minister added that “Tourism is not just about beautiful sites. It is about stories, about our heritage, and about the opportunities we create for our people.”
“This work we do today is not for ourselves alone. It is for Ghana and for generations yet unborn,” she noted.
Dzifa Gomashie further called on all stakeholders to build on the foundation inherited from previous leaders and leave behind a stronger, more vibrant sector.
The tour forms part of the Ministry’s efforts to decentralize tourism development and ensure every region benefits from Ghana’s growing creative economy.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
