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Miss Tourism Ghana 2023 launched
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Miss Tourism Ghana 2023 has been launched in Accra with the focus on keeping Ghana clean to promote the rich cultural heritage and tourist destinations across the country.
Under the theme “Tourism the Heart of Ghana; Keeping Ghana Clean”, it aims to unearth the talent of young girls in promoting the nation, Ghana, both locally and internationally through sanitation by making Ghana one of the cleanest cities in West Africa for tourist attraction.
This year’s pageant, which would take place on June 3 at the National Theatre in Accra, would commence with auditions in some major parts of the country, where about 16 contestants would be selected for the final contest.
The Director of Events and Operations, Miss Tourism Ghana, Mrs Delphine Brew-Hammond, said, “We believe that if Ghana is clean, we will get more people coming to the country. To this end, we’ve led clean up campaigns across Accra from our communities to our beaches. We’ve decided that we will be more aggressive and deliberate about the exercise”.
She stressed that the pageant was an opportunity for young women to know more about their culture and heritage.
Mrs Brew-Hammond said the pageant was open to ladies between the ages of 18-26 who were willing to become tourism ambassadors for Ghana.
“At Miss Tourism Ghana, the contestants do not represent the region they hail from. We want them to learn about the other regions and be tolerant of one another as Ghanaians,” she said.
She urged all to support the course to help showcase and improve Ghana’s tourism potentials to the world to generate revenue for the country.
The Head of Corporate Affairs, Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Mr Jones Aruna Nelson, said the theme was timely and it dovetailed into the domestic tourism campaign which seeks to encourage travel within Ghana and its borders.
He said sanitation was vital to tourism and so it was important to maintain environmental sanitation as it was a way of contributing to the expansion of tourism.
“When you clean your area and environment very well, people will go there to visit and they will tell good stories about you. And with this course, they’re going to partner with other agencies and private sector operators to ensure clean environment, especially at the beaches, since poor sanitation affects the commercialisation purposes of tourist sites,” he added.
Mr Nelson implored the youth to take keen interest in the promotion of domestic tourism to increase the revenue mobilisation of the country.
BY VIVIAN ARTHUR
Ghanaian rapper Medikal has advised musicians to focus on building financial security rather than relying mainly on awards, shows and public recognition.
According to him, the difficult situations some senior musicians face after years in the industry should serve as a lesson to younger artistes.
Medikal made the comments on TikTok while sharing his thoughts on an interview involving veteran Ghanaian musician DJ Barosky, whom he claimed is currently homeless in the United Kingdom.
He expressed surprise at the situation, noting that he grew up listening to and admiring some of the senior musicians who influenced his generation.
“Bro, right now, social media, I know if you tell which one be real or what be fake,” Medikal stated, questioning the reality of what people see online.
He argued that musicians should make money and put proper financial plans in place while they are active in the industry.
“If you be artist for this country, you for make money, collect money, put certain things in place,” he said.
Medikal stressed that awards and performances were important but should not replace financial planning.
He encouraged artistes to be careful with their relationships and to understand that the entertainment industry is largely driven by money.
According to him, even friendships can change when a person’s financial circumstances change.
He therefore urged musicians not to become discouraged by financial losses but to remain focused on creating wealth.
“Make money. If you lose money, still collect money,” he advised.
Medikal said the experiences of older artistes should encourage current musicians to take their finances seriously and prepare for life beyond their peak years in the entertainment industry.
By: Jacob Aggrey
It was a night of colour, culture and creativity as Miss Tourism Ghana successfully held its Regional Costume & Talent Night in Accra.
The event drew fashion lovers, culture enthusiasts, and proud supporters who came out to witness Ghana’s beauty queens represent their regions on one grand stage.
From the moment guests stepped in, the atmosphere was electric, ushering,
Okra, Zabe, Gina, Akpe, Sela, Afia,Asher and Ajua into the auditorium to mesmerize patrons.
The blistering night, commenced with a breathtaking regional costumes rocked by contestants that told stories of Ghana’s traditions from, african print, kente, smock, batakari, beads and other indigenous fabrics.
Each outfit with beautiful local accessories to match was paired with confidence, poise, and pride.
The night then shifted gears into the talent segment. The audience was treated to powerful performances traditional dance, spoken word, fashion, singing, and drama all centered on promoting Ghana’s tourism and heritage.
The judges were stunned with the various displays and passed favorable commentaries encouraging the contestants to keep giving their all.
Patrons left with unforgettable moments, and the contestants delivered to their expectations.
Organisers of Miss Tourism Ghana congratulated all the amazing participants who took part and urged them to forged ahead strongly before the grand final.
They also, encouraged families and friends to keep their favourite in the competition through their campaigns and votes.
The search for Ghana’s next tourism ambassador is officially on, and the competition is getting tighter with each stage.
Beyond the glamour, Miss Tourism Ghana continues to use the platform to market Ghana’s tourist sites, culture and hospitality to the world.
The Regional Costume & Talent Night served as both entertainment and education, reminding Ghanaians of the beauty in our diversity.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
