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Ram Media partners Andamfopa to host Talent Quest Show
Mr. Augustine Mark , CEO of Ram Media Concepts
Ram Media Concepts, an international event organiser/management and media content production company, has partnered with France-based Adamfopa Media Paris to co-host the maiden edition of the Adamfopa Talent Quest Show in Paris this year.
The partnership follows a meeting in Paris between two organisations on May 14, 2024 concluding to host the final event the Adamfopa Talent Quest Show in Paris in September 2024.
The Adamfopa Talent Quest Show is a celebration of music, dance, creative skills, arts and unearthing the untapped skills of young Ghanaian artistes and Africans living in France and by extension Europe.
The aim of the talent show under the theme “Unveiling Ghana Experience” is to provide a platform for Ghanaian youth in Europe to exhibit their creative skills and talents.
It will focus on various aspects of entertainment including music, dance, acting, comedy, rap, acrobatics and any hidden creative talents.
Adamfopa Media Paris, a Ghanaian media content broadcaster based in Paris – France, originators of the show seek to use the Talent Quest Show to introduce Ghanaian arts, music, traditions and cultures to Ghanaian children born in Europe.
The aim is to connect them to their roots, encourage them to inculcate Ghanaian traditions, social and economic life in their creative skills as well as to promote the country in all their endeavours.
CEO of Ram Media Concepts, Mr. Augustine Mark revealed that launch of the Talent Quest show takes place on July 6, 2024 in Paris, whilst the main event is set for September 21 and 22, 2024 also in Paris, France.
He said the winners of the selected categories of the talent show would have the opportunity to be mentored by some selected Ghanaian celebrities and also have the chance to perform with them live on stage.
When contacted, General Manager of Adamfopa Media Paris, Yaw Bannor Asamoah confirmed the collaboration between RAM Media Concepts and his media organisation.
He said winners of the Adamfopa Talent Quest Show will also have the opportunity to showcase their talents on major entertainment platforms and tour some major European countries for holidays, whilst learning new skills, creating positive networking with like-minded people and experiencing different cultures and traditions.
He revealed that the Grand finale of the Adamfopa Talent Quest Show will be laced with a Ghanaian musical concert dubbed “Unveiling the Ghanaian Experience Concert” with Samini as the headline amongst other great artistes.
As originators of the concept, the Paris-based media organisation will therefore be responsible for all the local organisation and auditions hosting the event whilst RAM Media Concepts will be responsible for providing artistes and resources persons to help in the contestants selection process, logistics and strategic planning of the event in Paris.
The main event is expected to attract celebrated acts such as Samini, Abrewa Nana, Pinky Pecks and afro dance acts Allo Danny and Endurance amongst others.
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Health Minister leads delegation Mimi Darko’s appointment as AMA Director General
Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Minister for Health and Member of Parliament has led a delegation to secure the appointment of Dr Delese Mimi Darko, Chief Executive Officer of the Food and Drugs Authority, as the Director General of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) during the ongoing 2nd Ordinary Session of the Conference of State Parties in Kigali, Rwanda.
This prestigious appointment, achieved through a competitive process, marks a proud and historic moment for Ghana and the entire continent.
It highlights Dr. Darko’s exceptional leadership, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to enhancing public health and regulatory systems across Africa.
The Minister expressed his deep appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for his strong support and leadership throughout this process.
Mr.Akandoh congratulated Dr. Mimi Darko and Team Ghana for their incredibly successful campaign.
The AMA was established by the African Union on November 5, 2021, with the primary objective of improving access to quality, safe, and effective medical products throughout the continent. Its creation aims to facilitate the regulation and oversight of essential medicines at a continental level while promoting collaboration among African countries and regions.
The Agency’s mission is to provide leadership in creating an enabling regulatory environment for the pharmaceutical sector in Africa, ensuring that the African population has access to essential medical products and technologies.
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Police arrest five suspects involved in robbery cases in Ashanti Region
The Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) in the Ashanti Region has informed the public about a recent breakthrough in the fight against armed robbery in the Denchemuoso District.
Following a series of robbery incidents in the area, on April 22, 2025, PID/Ashanti operatives, acting on credible intelligence, apprehended one Michael Owusu Ansah, alias Baby Last, aged 32.
The suspect had been on the police wanted list since 2016 in connection with a robbery and the murder of Police Officer G/Cpl Frank Essel of SWAT/Ashanti, which occurred at the Open Space Hotel in Denchemuoso on May 19, 2016.
During interrogation, the suspect confessed to engaging in multiple street and residential robberies in Denchemuoso, Atwima-Techiman, Asuoyeboah, and surrounding areas.
He also disclosed that his gang operated with knives, pistols, and pump-action guns.
Further investigations led to the identification and arrest of his accomplices, namely:Emmanuel Owusu, alias Cassidy, Maxwell Gyimah, alias Nana Kwame, Sudais Oxford Ntiamoah, alias The Man Sudais and Rhano Okyere, alias Demon
These individuals were arrested from their hideouts within Atwima-Techiman and Denchemuoso.
However, one suspect, remains at large and efforts are underway to apprehend him and recover the weapons used in the robberies.
All five arrested suspects were arraigned before the Atasomanso Circuit Court on May 13, 2025.
They were remanded into police custody and are scheduled to reappear on June 4, 2025.
