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Miss Tourism Ghana hosts ‘eviction party’
The annual “Eviction Party” for Miss Tourism Ghana (MTG) which eliminates some of the preliminary contestants began on Sunday in Accra.
38 bright and beautiful young ladies elegantly dressed in Ghanaian fabrics seeking to represent Ghana’s tourism industry showed up at the venue at East Legon.
The ladies socialised with one another in a non-competitive environment and met with past candidates for the MTG crown. 
Also in attendance were fashion designers, sponsors and chaperones who had contributed to the success of the pageant.
Though some of the ladies appeared nervous they were happy to be part of the process. The organiser lauded selected contestants for their unique capabilities.
Maya received an award for her communication skills. Zay also received the ‘Sportsmanship Award’ for being friendly towards other participants while Risa, Ayole, Nuna were recognised.
Ms Delphine Brew-Hammond, Director of Events and Operations, MTG, said that the guiding principle of the event was to unite the ladies who chose to represent the country.
“Ghana is known as ‘the friendliest nation in West Africa’ and if the contestants don’t exhibit genuine love for one another, who would want to come visit a nation where its citizens cannot get along” she noted.
The evening ended on a high note for the remaining contestants who included: Ella of Oti Region, Abena, Greater Accra Region, Serwa North East Region, Cassy, Volta Region, Afua, Central Region, Katie, Ahafo Region, Sonia, Ashanti Region, Naya, Western Region, BLAQ, Upper West Region and Sar, Northern Region.
Award-winning Ghanaian musician, Michael Owusu Addo, affectionately called Sarkodie has described his annual event, Rapperholic concert as bigger than just a music event, highlighting its significant economic impact.
In a post after a successful Rapperholic edition in Kumasi, the rapper noted that the concert stimulates economic activity across Kumasi, Accra and the wider Ghanaian economy.
According to him, this is driven through tourism, hospitality, transportation, food, fashion, media, advertising, employment and the creative supply chain.
“The economic value of this concert extends far beyond ticket sales. It includes visitor spending, revenue for local businesses, temporary jobs created, suppliers paid and the future tourism and commercial opportunities generated by the event,” he stated.
Sarkodie called on government and the private sector to seize the opportunity to build an ecosystem where Ghanaian entertainment generates measurable economic value, supports businesses, creates jobs and attracts visitors.
“Let’s invest in our creative economy. The potential goes far beyond the stage,” he added.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Multiple award-winning dancehall artiste Emmanuel Andrew Samini popularly known as Samini is set to return to his Dansoman base with the much-anticipated Samini Experience on December 24.
The musician, who has nurtured top talents from the community in the past, says this year’s edition will be held in collaboration with the Dansoman Homecoming Carnival, to make the event bigger.
Speaking to the media at Kegali Hotel during a press launch on Friday, October 16, Samini said activities including a clean-up exercise, health walk, Children’s Day and games will take place from December 18 ahead of the main event.
According to him, the choice of Dansoman is to give back to the community where it all started.
He added that the event was also aimed at nurturing future talents by giving them a platform to showcase their abilities.
He disclosed that some music legends from Dansoman and other big names in the music industry will be on the bill to thrill patrons.
Samini also revealed that the Dansoman Exhibition streets will be blocked to make way for the unforgettable night of music.
He expressed appreciation to the Ablekuma West Municipal Assembly for their collaboration to ensure the success of the programme.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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