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OA Pay Honoured with the Emerging Fintech Startup of the Year Award at the Ghana Innovation and Startup Awards
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The 2nd edition of Ghana Startup Week, held on December 15, an annual event celebrating entrepreneurship and innovation, showcased the remarkable achievements of top players driving Ghana’s startup ecosystem.
The two-day event, dedicated to propelling the growth of startups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), youth, and women entrepreneurs, aimed at identifying vital sectors driving investment, fostering continental trade, and promoting sustainable economic growth in Ghana.
The culmination of this impactful initiative was the Ghana Startup Ecosystem Summit from Wednesday, December 13 to Thursday December 14, followed by an Awards Night on Friday.
Nominated for both Fintech Startup of the Year and with our CEO, Tracey Abiola, in contention for Female Founder of the Year, amongst the other 99 outstanding startups.
OA Pay emerged victorious for a distinct category than it was nominated for and was lauded for its commitment to revolutionising remittance services and fostering financial empowerment across borders as the ‘Emerging Fintech Startup of the Year’ at the prestigious Ghana Innovation and Startup Awards.
Most popularly identified as a one-stop home-grown money remittance platform empowering the African diaspora, OA Pay’s groundbreaking contributions to financial inclusivity and dedication towards innovation within the fintech landscape in Ghana was celebrated and recognised at the award night.
“We are immensely honoured to triumph as the Emerging Fintech Startup of the Year at the Ghana Innovation and Startup Awards, Ghana Startup Week,” remarked Tracey Abiola, CEO of OA Pay. “This award validates our dedication to transforming the remittance landscape and ensuring financial accessibility for the African Diaspora. We extend our gratitude to the Ghana Innovation and Startup Awards for acknowledging our efforts.”
OA Pay has been at the forefront of revolutionising financial services by offering secure, no-fee transfers with the highest exchange rates and convenient remittance solutions tailored to the needs of the African diaspora in the United Kingdom and the United States. This award stands as a testament to OA Pay’s unwavering commitment to leveraging technology for the betterment of financial inclusivity, no matter where you are.
The recognition received at the Ghana Innovation and Startup Awards reinforces OA Pay’s position as a trailblazer in the fintech industry. It underscores the company’s continuous strides towards providing innovative and accessible financial solutions that empower communities and facilitate economic growth.
As OA Pay continues its journey of innovation and service excellence, the company remains committed to pioneering cutting-edge solutions that enhance the financial landscape by entering new markets and expanding its reach to empower the African diaspora worldwide.
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It was a night of intellect, eloquence and culture as contestants of the 2026 Miss Tourism Ghana took centre stage at the Coconut Grove Regency Hotel for the Debate and Culture Night last Saturday.
The event, which forms part of activities leading up to the grand finale, saw the ladies move beyond beauty to battle with ideas, facts and opinions on a topic critical to the tourism industry.
The contestants debated the topic: The Importance of Traditional and Digital Media on Promotion of Tourism.
For the debate, the contestants were grouped into two teams of four, each tasked with defending a side of the argument.
It was a fierce but respectful exchange. The team arguing for traditional media described it as the trust builder, emphasising its credibility, mass reach, and its power to tell in-depth, emotional stories through television documentaries, radio and newspaper features.
They argued that traditional media still shapes public opinion and influences policy decisions in the tourism sector.
On the other side, the proponents of digital media raised salient points about its unmatched advantages in the modern era.
They highlighted its global reach at low cost, its two-way interaction that allows tourists to share real experiences and reviews, its ability to target specific audiences, and its measurable results where clicks, views and bookings can be tracked.
After heated arguments and rebuttals, both teams arrived at a powerful consensus that drew applause from the audience.
They concluded that without traditional media, tourism promotion lacks credibility and depth, and without digital media, it lacks reach, engagement and sales.
The judges and patrons agreed that the debate underscored a crucial lesson for Ghana’s tourism drive: for a country blessed with rich cultural heritage, colourful festivals, historic forts and castles, diverse wildlife and pristine beaches, the winning formula lies in combining the storytelling power of traditional media with the viral power of digital media to attract both domestic and international tourists.
The night was not only about debate, as the contestants also dazzled in cultural wear, showcasing the beauty and diversity of Ghanaian culture.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Veteran Ghanaian Actress Grace Nortey has reportedly passed away on Wednesday August 26, 2026.
According to reports she passed away at University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) at age 89.
Born in 1937, she embarked on her acting journey in 1970, establishing herself as one of the pioneers of theatre and drama in Ghana.
Over four decades, Grace Nortey has been a consistent source of joy for Ghanaian TV audiences through her acting prowess.
A distinctive feature of Grace Nortey’s performances was her adept incorporation of the Ga language into her roles, adding an authentic touch to her portrayals.
Her acting journey kicked off with the 1985 release, “Nana Akoto,” and she went on to contribute to notable films such as “Sinking Sands,” “The Other Side of the Rich,” “Ties that Bind,” and “Beasts of No Nation,” where she shared the screen with Idris Elba, Fred Amugi, and Ama K. Abebrese.
She earned the Best Cameo Actress at the 2011 Ghana Movie Awards.
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