Entertainment
Monique Mawulawe Agbedepui is Miss Ghana 2020
A Twenty-year-old graduate of BlueCrest University College in Accra, Monique Mawulawe Agbedekpui, was on Friday, August 21, adjudged this year’s Miss Ghana.
The Beauty Pageant organised by Exclusive Events Ghana at the National Theatre was streamed on HYPERLINK “http://lalafio.com/” \t “_blank” lalafio.com for patrons due to the outbreak of COVID-19.
According to Miss Agbedekpui, she chose to be part of the Miss Ghana brand because it had shaped a lot of young women to become women of substance.
The winner would volunteer at the Exclusive Events Ghana/Miss Ghana Foundation as well as enjoy a one year platinum gym membership at Pippa’s Health Centre and other souvenirs from sponsors.
Also, Miss Issabella Eyram Agbo 18-year-old first year student of University of Ghana Business School, Legon, studying BSc Administration with Marketing Option and Miss Annlisa Anangfio, 22, a graduate in Human Nutrition, Food Science with Biochemistry from University of Ghana, Legon, placed 1st and 2nd runners up respectively.
The Judging panel made up of multiple award hiplife musician, Okyeame Kwame and TV/Radio Hostess, Akumaa Mama Zimbi, charged the newly crowned queens not to be swayed by social media rather they should serve with passion and be patriotic.
According to Exclusive Events, the global pandemic “blessed them with young ladies who are fighters and prepared to weather the storm with them in good times and in bad times.”
The grand final was laced with electrifying performances from the legendary Made In Ghana Ambassdor, Okyeame Kwame, the Tulips, Mijay, I-Kofi, Arabella and Shugalord.
The organisers expressed gratitude to their cherished sponsors for demonstrating the true essence of strategic partnerships and standing by them in a globally challenging time as this.
Miss Ghana 2020 was supported by Tang Palace Hotel, Silver Queen Costmetics makers of Notes cosmetics, Bel Aqua, Bel Beverages, Akosombo Textiles, Quality Medical Care Clinic, Pippa’s Health Centre, Poised Etiquette Consultancy, Amazing U, Events by Thea, Stevefloral, De Essence, The Underbridge Event Centre, Buck Press, and Eye360 Security among others.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Sparqlyn reminisces as he congratulates Shatta Wale for winning two awards at 43rd IRAWMA
Ghanaian musician and former member of musicial gorup, Dunsin, Ahmmed Kanneh Larweh, popularly known as Sparqlyn, has congratulated Ghanaian music heavyweight, Shatta Wale following his impressive double victory at the International Reggae and World Music Awards.
Shatta Wale recently made headlines after winning two major awards at the prestigious event held in Florida, USA, securing Best African Dancehall Entertainer and Concert of the Year for ShattaFest.
Reacting to the achievement, Sparqlyn could not hide his excitement after sighting news of the awards on Monday, May 18, 2025.
According to him, the one thing that caught his attention was the plaque presented to Shatta Wale. He noted that the design looked strikingly similar to the one Dunsin received when they won at the MUSA Awards over a decade ago.
The resemblance, especially the upper part of the plaque, instantly brought back memories of his former group’s historic moment on the African stage 13 years ago when the group represented Ghana proudly in South Africa.
It will be recalled that back in 2013, Dunsin achieved international recognition after winning Most Exciting Group in Africa and Most African Video at the MUSA Awards held in Pretoria, South Africa. The awards came on the back of their global hit project “Ɔyɛadeɛyie,” a song that helped elevate the group’s profile beyond Ghana.
At the time, Sparqlyn, then known by many as Kele within the group, was the one who represented Dunsin at the event to pick up the award.
Ghanaian dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah, known as Shatta Wale, has won two awards at the 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) held in Florida over the weekend.
He picked up the Best African Dancehall Entertainer award as well as Concert of the Year for ShattaFest.
In a statement, Shatta Wale’s management expressed appreciation to the organisers and supporters of the awards.
“Management would like to sincerely appreciate the organisers of the IRAWMA awards for the recognition and continuous support for African music on the global stage.
“We also extend our deepest gratitude to fans across the world, especially the Shatta Movement fraternity, for their unwavering support, votes, and dedication throughout the years,” the statement said.
The statement added that the latest wins reaffirm the artiste’s position as one of Africa’s leading musical exports and a prominent figure in global dancehall culture.
The awards bring Shatta Wale’s total haul at the IRAWMA to 11, highlighting his continued presence on the international reggae and dancehall scene.
At last year’s edition, he won three awards: Best African Dancehall Entertainer, Best Music Video for “Killa Ji Mi”, and Best Crossover Song for “Commando” featuring Bounty Killer. -GNA
