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Nominations open for 2023 Ladies in Media Awards in Africa
Mrs Diana Hopeson presents an award to Lali and Lola
The Ladies in Media Organisation has opened nominations for the 2023 edition of its flagship Ladies in Media Awards in Africa.
The awards celebrate the remarkable achievements and contributions of women in the media industry across the African continent and stand as a beacon of recognition, honouring trailblazers, and empowering visionaries who have made exceptional strides in their respective fields in media.
The President of the organization, Ms Akua Barden, told The Spectator that the event also seeks to recognise and honour the outstanding efforts of women who have demonstrated excellence, innovation, and resilience in shaping the landscape of media in Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Rwanda, Nigeria, Togo, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and beyond.
It would award individuals in the field of journalism and broadcasting to digital media, content creation, and leadership roles.
The categories include African Female News Anchor of The Year – TV, African Female News Anchor of The Year – Radio, African Female Entertainment Show Host of The Year – TV, African Female Entertainment Show Host of the Year – Radio, African Female Sports Media Personality of the Year, African Female Reporter of the Year and African Female Digital Media Influencer of the Year.
Others are African Female Author of the Year, African Female Journalist of the Year, African Female Voice Over Artiste of the Year, Outstanding African Female Musician of the Year, African Female Producer of the Year and Outstanding African Female Actress of the Year.
The rest are African Female Film Director of the Year, African Female Camera Operator of the Year, African Female Humanitarian of the Year, African Female Print Journalist of the Year, New Female Artiste of the Year and The Purple Award – (Female C.E.O/ Leader in Media).
A statement by the organisation urged interested individuals to visit its official website www.ladiesinmedia. org to access the nomination form, adding that all nominations must include detailed information about the nominee’s achievements and contributions in their respective fields.
The deadline for nominations is December 20.
“The Ladies in Media Awards are not only about honouring achievements but also about inspiring the next generation of women in media. By celebrating the accomplishments of trailblazers, these awards serve as a catalyst for empowerment, encouraging aspiring talents to pursue their dreams fearlessly,” the statement said.
By Andrew Nortey
Muslims across the country celebrated this year’s Eid-ul-Adha in a colourful and spiritually uplifting atmosphere under the theme, “A Season of Sacrifice, Solidarity and Spiritual Renewal.”
The celebration brought together Muslims from diverse backgrounds in a remarkable display of faith, unity and cultural heritage.
The occasion was marked by special Eid prayers at various designated grounds, the slaughtering of rams in homes for sharing among family members, friends and the less privileged, as well as musical concerts and recreational activities including horse riding.
Leading the celebration was the Chief Imam, Dr Sheikh Osman Sharubutu.
While the national celebration was held at the Black Star Square where President John Dramani Mahama was the Special Guest of Honour, similar gatherings took place at different centres across the capital and other regions of the country.
A visit by The Spectator to some celebration grounds revealed Muslims, both young and old, elegantly dressed in colourful jalabiya and other Islamic attire, reflecting the rich culture and traditions of the Muslim community.
The celebration also portrayed the spirit of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence in the country, as a number of Christians joined their Muslim counterparts to mark the occasion.
Muslim leaders and government officials used the opportunity to call on the faithful to uphold the teachings of the Holy Quran, renew their spiritual commitment and refrain from acts capable of undermining the peace, unity and security of the nation.
They further urged Ghanaians to continue to live in harmony and support one another for national development.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
Dear Obaa Yaa,
During Eid-ul- Adha celebration, I decided to spend the weekend at my boyfriend’s place since we were planning towards our marriage.
To my surprise, what keeps me wide awake, restless and frustrated every single time is that he snores loudly like a generator running on full power, and I genuinely cannot get any rest
At a point, I thought it was just a normal thing, but I have realised it is something he does with ease and doesn’t see anything wrong with it.
When he steps out in the morning, I try to get enough sleep because I may not sleep in the evening.
The most annoying thing is that, he always wants to cuddle me. These two things are a no for me and a red flag.
We are about to get married, what should I do?
Enam, Keta.
Dear Enam,
The snoring and constant cuddling are frustrating, but you don’t have to choose between sleep and closeness.
Start with the snoring: check if it’s worse when he sleeps on his back, cut out alcohol before bed, try nasal strips or a humidifier, and see a doctor if he pauses while breathing.
For quick relief, foam earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones help a lot.
Separate blankets, a bigger bed, or sleeping apart on some nights often makes couples rest well and feel closer overall.
Bring this up before the wedding .Tell him you want to wake up next to him for years to come, but sleep deprivation makes you both miserable.
Test earplugs and side-sleeping this weekend, and if it’s still unbearable, bring in a doctor. Good sleep matters more for your marriage than staying glued together all night.
