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Miss Bonokyempem pageant will transform society – Abena Ghana
Filled with passion to promote Ghana’s cultural heritage, actress and entrepreneur, Cecilia Gyase Konamah affectionately called, Abena Ghana has introduced yet another initiative to empower and help young women of Bono Region.
The pageant dubbed, Miss Bonokyempem is aimed at providing a platform for people with diverse background to thrive to the top.
Speaking to The Spectator, the brain behind the programme, Abena Ghana, said as a native of the Region, she saw the need to create a platform to raise the confidence of the young women of Bono origin to attain their dreams and ambitions.
He said through this they could positively impact the society in the area of development.
She was optimistic that the region would quickly advance in its quest to improve lives of the people in the area.
Miss Bonokyempem targets Bono women between the ages of 18 and 30 with the dream of becoming an Ambassador for Girl-Child Education and will travel around the world for international conferences to contribute to policies for the benefit of humanity.
The pageantry pledges a mouth-watering cash prize for the winner.
Due to the ban on outdoor events and social gatherings as a result of the COVID-19, interested participants have been asked to send their audition videos to the various platforms of the pageant for the virtual audition from now till the end of March.
At the end, 10 qualified applicants would be selected to commence their journey to making history.
According to the organisers, the selected participants would be announced via Miss Bonokyempem Facebook and Instagram pages.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Legendary Ghanaian gospel musician and founder of the Asomafo gospel group, Yaw Sarpong, is reporteddead.
The 66 year old gospel artiste is said to have died at the Emena Hospital in Kumasi on January 20, where he was receiving medical treatment.
For sometime now, Yaw Sarpong had been dealing with prolonged health challenges, forcing him to reduce his public appearances and step away periodically from performances.
Yaw Sarpong is widely credited as a pioneer of contemporary Akan gospel music.
Through Yaw Sarpong and Asomafo, he introduced a distinctive sound marked by rich harmonies, disciplined arrangements and lyrics firmly grounded in Christian teachings.
His leadership and musical direction helped shape the identity of gospel music in Ghana for decades.
Some popular tunes by the group includes ‘Wo Haw Ne Sen’, ‘Tie Obiaa’, ‘Aduro Yesu’ and ‘Awurade Kasa’, tracks that continue to feature prominently in churches and Christian gatherings across the country.
Yaw Sarpong’s death comes barely some weeks after the passing of Maame Tiwa, a key pillar of the Yaw Sarpong’s Asomafo music group.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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Heavens will come down at the International Central Gospel Church, Temple East (ICGC) as gospel songstress Diana Hamilton holds her annual concert.
The annual concert ‘Awake Experience’ with Diana Hamilton will take place in Accra on February 15, and at the church of Pentecost, Bantama Kumasi on February 22.
Speaking to The Spectator Agoro, she said this year offers another opportunity to have an experience with God, saying “So I want to be in his presence and watch him do mind blowing things.”
The ‘Aha Ye’ hit maker also announced that leading up to the event, the Diana Hamilton Team will embark on various outreaches to spread the gospel through ministration.
Themed ‘Dwell,’ will bring together renowned artiste and worshippers to celebrate faith and music.
Notable among them are Elder Dr Kwesi Mireku, Ntokozo Mbambo, Sisi Baidoo, Nana Yaw Ofori- Atta, Tagoe sisters and Joojo Arhin.
Diana Hamilton is a celebrated Ghanaian gospel singer, songwriter, and nurse, known for her inspirational music, spiritual depth, and impactful stage presence.
She has achieved historic wins like VGMA Artiste of the Year in 2021, becoming the first female gospel artist to do so, and is also recognised for her philanthropic work through the Diana Hamilton Foundation.
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