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Lawyer, actress Sandra Ankobiah supports young female entrepreneurs
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
The red carpet of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) was lit up with a mind-blowing exhibition of creativity this Saturday in Nigeria, as Ghana’s Nana Akua Addo stunned everyone with her jaw-dropping fashion choices.
The AMVCA is an annual, prestigious awards ceremony presented by MultiChoice. It recognises outstanding achievements in African television, film, and digital content creation across the continent.
The Ghanaian actress and global fashion icon has, over the years, taken centre stage of the AMVCA red carpet each year.
She consistently pushes the boundaries of avant-garde style, making her one of the most anticipated stars of the night.
The Talk of the Red Carpet This year, her main outfit silver architectural dress, inspired by Cologne Cathedral in Germany became the absolute talk of the red carpet.
The breathtaking, structured silver gown featured intricate, three-dimensional details mimicking towering gothic spires and pointed arches.
The structural design transformed the style icon into a walking piece of art, requiring assistance from her team to navigate the venue smoothly.
The masterpiece was brought to life by Nigerian designer, Mohammed Abbas (Abasswoman), who revealed that the complex design process began back in November.
A Night of multiple looks true to her reputation as a fashion chameleon, the cathedral gown was not Nana Akua Addo’s only statement of the evening.
She further disrupted the event by debuting two other high-concept structural ensembles.
Attendees and digital audiences were treated to a visual feast as she also appeared in, The Spiral Outfit, a futuristic, swirling conceptual piece that captivated onlookers.
Also, she was seen in the Living Stone Outfit, a heavily textured, sculptural dress that blended natural geometry with high fashion.
Nana Akua Addo’s triple-threat appearance solidified Ghana’s dominant style presence on the pan-African stage, proving once again that she does not just attend the red carpet, she defines it.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Popular Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, on Monday passed away after a long battle with cancer on Monday.
According to reports he died at age 40.
Ekubo was best known for his roles in the Weekend Getaway and the music video titled Johnny by Yemi Alade in 2013.
He had won many awards and accolades for his work in the entertainment industry and humanitarian efforts.
While his family and management are yet to issue a statement, tributes have been pouring in from fans and friends in Nigeria’s and Ghanaian films industry.
The Nollywood star made his acting debut in the 2005 production, Sinners in the House.
He graduated with a degree in law from the University of Calabar and broke into stardom in 2010 after competing in the Mr Nigeria competition.
In 2013, he won Best Supporting Actor in the Best of Nollywood Awards for his role as Andre Dikeh in Weekend Getaway.
Ekubo had received nine awards during his career, including Best of Nollywood’s Best Actor of the year (2016) and Best Lead Actor (2022).
Nigeria’s First Lady gave him a Special Recognition Award in 2018 for his contribution and development of the country’s entertainment industry.
In 2020, he was inducted into the UN’s Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) under 40, for his efforts in entertainment and social development.
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