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GTA Ladies Club hold Biennial Congress at Kwahu
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The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Mr Akwasi Agyeman, has urged women in tourism to work hand in hand to break the stereotypes that hold women down.
He said “We need more of our women to rise to positions of authority that will enable them to influence policies, especially those that will affect the fortunes of other women.”
Mr Agyeman made this observation at the just ended Biennial Congress of the GTA Ladies Club, at Kwahu in the Eastern Region.
The congress was aimed at bringing members across the regions of Ghana together to know how best to help the organisation achieve its goals, look at ways of empowering one another and exchange views of improving the welfare of female staff.
He congratulated the club on their commitment and efforts towards the successful operations of the GTA and urged them not to relent on their efforts in creating a more formidable force of the Authority.
Mrs Doreen Fianko, Founder of the Club said there were conscious and unconscious biases against women, which hindered their movement.
“This is the reason women need to be empowered to equip and allow them to redefine their gender roles and to make strategic life choices which will allow them more freedom to pursue their desired goals,”she said.
Mrs Emma Rachael Akua Oduro, Outgoing President of the Club, also urged women in the Tourism, Arts, Culture and Hospitality industry in Ghana, to mentor and coach one another through support groups in order to meet the growing demands within the industry.
The Ladies’ Club has a membership of almost 200 drawn from all the 16 regions of Ghana.
Some activities that took place during the congress included, leadership training programme, empowerment summit, a donation, election and swearing in of new executives, tour and picnic.
The newly sworn in executives are Madam Francesca Quansah, President, Ms Abigail Kwayisi, Vice President, Madam SelaseTettevi, Organiser, Nana YaaBoadu, Assistant Organiser, Madam Millicent Nweada, Public Relations Officer, Madam Ellen Gyeambea, Secretary and Madam DelaMelchidek, Financial Secretary.
Award-winning Ghanaian rapper, Michael Addo popularly known as Sarkodie, has called for a deeper and more sustainable partnership between Ghana’s creative industry and the financial technology sector.
The rapper made the call on Tuesday when he paid a courtesy call on the management of MobileMoney Fintech Limited at the company’s head office in Accra to explore opportunities for collaboration beyond the conventional corporate sponsorship arrangement.
The meeting focused on how the two sectors could work together to promote financial inclusion, digital financial services and opportunities within Ghana’s growing creative economy.
The rapper acknowledged MobileMoney Fintech Ltd’s past support for his annual Rapperholic concert, but emphasised that his broader objective was to establish a long-term partnership that creates sustainable value for both the company and the creative industry.
“I am here today not like the usual business where we come and ask, ‘Can we get sponsorship for our show?’ and that’s it. It goes beyond just coming in and getting support,” Sarkodie said.
He pointed out that artistes and creative professionals maintain long-term visions for their careers including album releases, tours, brand initiatives, and community engagement programmes and argued that corporate partnerships should be structured around shared objectives.
Sarkodie proposed to use his upcoming campus tour as a platform for MobileMoney Fintech Ltd to engage directly with young people, raising awareness about the company’s new MoMo app and its comprehensive suite for financial services.
Welcoming Sarkodie and his team, the Chief Executive Officer of MobileMoney Fintech Ltd, Mr Shaibu Haruna, described the visit as an important step towards strengthening the relationship between the creative and Fintech industries.
Mr Haruna explained that although MobileMoney Fintech Ltd was primarily a technology-driven company, its relationship with the entertainment industry remained strategic because of the enormous reach and influence of both sectors.
Both parties expressed commitment to future engagements to identify concrete areas of cooperation, focusing heavily on expanding financial inclusion, connecting young people to digital financial services, and accelerating the growth of Ghana’s creative economy.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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It was a night of fun and excitement as thousands converged at the National Theatre for Nana Osei Bonsu annual comedy special in Accra.
Themed: ‘Comfortably Struggling’, was built around his personal experiences, using humour to explore the realities, challenges and lessons that comes with everyday life.
The one-hour solid performance kept the audience engaged from start to finish, with his personal stories providing the foundation for a night of comedy and relatable storytelling.
Nana Osei Bonsu known in showbiz circles as MC Okokobioko told The Spectator Agoro that the show further cements his growing influence in Ghana’s comedy and entertainment space.
According to MC Okokobioko this years comedy show gives a summary about his personal life that even the struggles of life can become a reason for each and every one to laugh again.
The show featured an impressive line-up of Ghanaian and international comedians, including MJ The Comedian, Ranzy Ray, Talk Plenty, Parrot Mouth, Kweku Manu, Alphenomina, Jeneral Ntatia, Slim Saint from Nigeria and Papayaw Atamle who served as the MC for the night.
Best known as Africa’s Biggest Viral Wedding MC, he has successfully expanded that identity into stand-up comedy.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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