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Lawyer, actress Sandra Ankobiah supports young female entrepreneurs
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Ghanaian actress, legal practitioner and humanitarian, Sandra Ankobiah has provided financial support to young female entrepreneurs to expand their businesses.
The move was initiated through a programme known as ‘Sisterhood’ designed by her organisation The Women Institute aimed at supporting today’s woman for tomorrow.
The winners of the support project were Bushiru Alhassan of Koowa Market, Marcia Bekoe of First Kings Crown School, Amanda Faruzia of the Skin Bar and Adadevoh Selinam Ameyo of Butter City.
Speaking to The Spectator at the event at Alisa Hotel on Wednesday,she said this was the first roll out of her initiative dubbed, Sisterhood.
According to her, many Ghanaian women were endowed with entrepreneurship spirit, drive and talent, but navigating barriers made it difficult for them to see this passion come through, but with the availability of a startup capital, some would be able to build on to the top.
Sandra Ankobiah added that the sisterhood would help connect young women to a network of successful women to guide them.
Also, she revealed they would select about 50 women occasionally and help them perfect their business plans in their areas of choice.
“We will also give out some money periodically to young ladies who present the best business proposal,” she said.
The actress noted that a society which did not recognise the challenges some working women faced would never live up to it potential.
Ms.Ankobiah advised women to give back, “it doesn’t have to be big, if each and everyone is able to give back you can inspire the next generation.”
Speaking on the winning formular, the Director General of Police Intelligence and Professional Standard Bureau(PIPS) DCOP Lydia Donkor said it was important for women to network, exhibit traits of hard work, dedication to duty and love for what one did.
Ghana’s First Female Cardiothoracic Surgeon,Dr.Penelope Adinku used the principles from the story of Joseph which she applied to her work to advise the young women.
“In life we have our own plans and dreams but you have to share your dream with people who will support you,”She said.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Glitz Africa Claudia Lumor, shared her personal experience as someone who did not give up easily,adding that setting up her Magazine had been difficult but, she was able to sail through and impacted many lives through employment.
Nana Aba Anamoah, Salma Mumin, and Lydia Forson among other prominent women who graced the occasion charged young ladies to work hard and not give up on their dreams.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Organisers of Rhythms On Da Runway have announced November 28, 2026 as the date for the 16th edition of the event, to be held at the Palms Convention Centre.
This year’s edition, themed: ‘UNBOUND: Because You’ve Got Style’, is focused on breaking barriers in fashion and creating space for all.
According to the Chief Executive Officer of Nineteen57 Events, Shirley Emma Tibilla, affectionately called Cookie Tee, the focus of this edition is to give everyone an opportunity to express themselves without barriers.
She told The Spectator that as a leading fashion brand in the country and beyond, they want to open doors for people regardless of their colour, size and abilities among others.
Described by the BBC as “the biggest cultural exposé in Africa,” Rhythms On Da Runway returns this year as a celebration of fashion, music and individual expression without limits.
Organisers say for years fashion has been shaped by narrow ideas of who belongs on the runway, with certain body types, ages and abilities placed at the centre while many others are left out. UNBOUND seeks to open that picture.
This year’s runway will welcome people with different abilities, backgrounds, body types and personal stories. The theme will influence model casting, the collections, the stories told through the clothes and the way guests experience the event.
Beyond the runway, ‘Unbound’ will create room for young people to learn from established designers, gain practical experience and explore careers within fashion and the wider creative industry.
It will also open conversations around adaptive fashion, accessible event design, talent discovery, mentorship and employment.
The 2026 edition will bring together fashion designers and music stars from Ghana and across the African diaspora, with strong collections, live performances and an all-star cast of celebrity models.
The event will also feature the Black Star Awards, which will honour public figures shaping Africa’s future through leadership and contributions to the continent’s Orange Economy.
Organisers say the list of participating designers, performing artists, award recipients and other event details will be announced in the coming weeks.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Veteran Ghanaian gospel musician Bernice Offei has passed on Saturday August 12, 2026.
She was 63.
The news of her demise flashed through social media on Saturday, prompting an outpouring of grief from musicians, fans and members of the Christian community, who have since paid tribute to her distinguished career.
She gained strong reputation as a singer, songwriter and minister whose music transcended generations.
Some of her popular songs include ‘Kaa She Gbeyei,’ ‘It’s By Grace,’ ‘Nyame Kokroko’ and ‘N’adom Ara Kwa.’
Her contribution to the growth of gospel music in Ghana was recognised in 2009 when she won the Best Female Vocal Performance and Songwriter of the Year awards at the Ghana Music Awards, now known as the Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
Beyond music, Mrs Offei distinguished herself in academia and professional life. She attended Achimota School before earning an MPhil in Crop Science from the University of Ghana and a Master’s Degree in Information Technology from University College London in the United Kingdom.
Mrs Offei was married to Prof. Samuel Kwame Offei, a former Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, and the couple had two children.
Her death comes days after she was reported missing but was later found safe.
Mrs Offei leaves behind a rich music legacy that continues to inspire faith, hope and resilience among generations of listeners. -GNA
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