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Jemima Nyamewaa crowned Miss Tourism Ghana
Twnety-five- year-old, Jemima Nyamewaa Akpandja, a final year student of University of Education (UEW), and a native of Oti Region who represented the Bono Region was crowned Miss Tourism Ghana 2021, at the National Theatre in Accra last Friday.
For her package, Ms.Akpandja would represent Ghana on the international stage, get monthly allowance together with airtime, monthly styling, national tour and receive hampers from sponsors.
Also, she would have her wardrobe stocked by GTP for a year, spend night at 5-Star Hotel, prize from NASCO Electricals, takee meals at 5-Star and 4-Star hotels, Spa treatment at Seera Beauty Medical Aesthetic Institute and Makeup package from Max International Beauty.
A graduate of the University of Ghana, Caroline Naa Nunoo, and Millicent Awiendi of Feulme Services and Engineering Limitedwho represented the North East and Volta regions emerged first and second runners-up.
They would also represent Miss Tourism in other International competitions and enjoy monthly allowances, souvenirs and other packages from sponsors.
Ahead of the final showdown, the contestants engaged in Culture Day Competition, Debate, Regional Cooking Contest, GTP Fashion Show and Read Ghana Night among others.
The night started with a choreography from the contestants followed by Regional Specific, where all the 16 finalists took their turn on the stage to sell the tourism potentials of the regions they represented.
Following that, patrons enjoyed an action packed talent show from contestants, which led to the selection of final five leading to the announcement of the ultimate winner.
Speaking to The Spectator after the event, Director of Operations at Miss Tourism Ghana, Madam Delphine Brew-Hammond, expressed her appreciation to the sponsors and well-wishers for a successful programme.
She said, there was more after the event, as the Princess would be embarking on their projects.
On the night, there were other awards such as the Miss Culture, Miss Civic, Miss Catwalk, Miss Clear Skin, and Miss Eloquent among others.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The biggest event on Ghana’s entertainment calendar is set for a night of honours, pomp, and pageantry.
It is a night where musicians who excelled during the year under review will be rewarded through the endorsement of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards Board, the Academy, and the general public.
The Grand Arena, the ideal venue for the 27th TGMA, will host a star-studded audience of musicians, media personalities, businessmen, politicians, actors, and footballers among others.
On this night, the most coveted prize is the Artiste of the Year (AOTY) category, which will see the crowning of a new king or queen of Ghana music.
Two heavyweights in the category, Stonebwoy and Sarkodie, have the opportunity to set an enviable record as the only artistes to win the coveted title for a third time.
Should they fall short, the opportunity shifts to Black Sherif and Diana Hamilton to equal the record of two wins, joining the elite ranks of past double-winners like VIP.
A win for Diana Hamilton, will set her up in a lonely journey at the top as the only gospel musician, to win the Artiste of the Year for the second time.
Alternatively, Wendy Shay could make her debut by winning the award for the first time. This would make her team up with Diana Hamilton as the only female artistes alive to hold the title. The late Ebony, won it posthumously in 2018.
If the title slips past them and falls to Medikal, he will also become a first-time winner, etching his name into the annals of Ghana music history.
Patrons can look forward to electrifying performances from a long list of confirmed artistes, including Black Sherif, Diana Hamilton, Piesie Esther, R2Bees, Medikal, Wendy Shay, Lasmid, Kofi Kinaata, Samini, and Fido, among others.
Beyond the ultimate prize, several other major categories are up for grabs, including Music Video of the Year, New Artiste of the Year, Gospel Artiste of the Year, Most Popular Song of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The fourth edition of International AmoFest lived up to its promise on Saturday, May 2, delivering a vibrant “three-in-one” experience that left the audience at Alliance Française in Accra buzzing.
The night was a masterful blend of sound and stagecraft. Berima Amo, the visionary behind the festival, led an impressive lineup of performers, including Pedro Kastelijns, Martha Apini, Rudy Ray, and Lamisi.
Together, they showcased a fusion of global music and authentic Ghanaian Highlife, staying true to the festival’s mission of preserving Ghana’s original rhythmic soul.
Adding a unique layer to the evening, Uncle Ebo Whyte’s Roverman Productions took to the stage, blending theater with the night’s musical energy.
The experience concluded with a high-energy after-party, fulfilling Berima Amo’s goal of creating a truly immersive and memorable night.
Reflecting on the event’s purpose, Amo emphasised the need for intentionality in protecting Highlife.
He called on every Ghanaian, as well as government institutions, to actively foster an environment where the genre can thrive on the global stage.
The main event followed a successful educational outreach on April 24, where over 250 high school students participated in a Highlife workshop at the Centre for National Culture.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
