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Spotlight Awards Africa honours enterprising youth
• Okaija Afroso addressing people at the album listening
The just-ended second edition of 2022 Spotlight Awards Africa held at the Airport West Hotel on Saturday, July 16, 2022, honoured many enterprising youths who have devoted themselves to impact many lives.
The scheme seeks to celebrate and award the youth who contribute their quota in their various fraternities in the entrepreneurship field and entertainment industry.
The night saw thrilling performances from Swiss bands as patrons and awardees enjoyed contemporary and indigenous Ghanaian music.
Project Executive of Spotlight Awards Africa, Miss Mimi Owusu-Appiah, in her opening address shared her congratulatory message to all the awardees and honorees to do more to can encourage the youth in the country.
She added that, although there were many schemes in Ghana awarding great feat, Spotlight Awards Africa will continue to scout for great people who are not being recognised but are contributing their quota to society and the economy at large.
Honoree on the night, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NELPLAST Eco Ghana Limited Mr. Nelson Boateng, lauded the scheme for their honour and affirmed that his outfit will continue to use waste material to build schools and affordable houses in the years ahead.
President and founder of Charger Limited, Dr. Bortey’s representative receiving the honorary recognition on behalf of his President thanked the scheme and tasked them to honour well-befitting industry players in the country.
The enviable category of the night, Outstanding Youth Personality of the Year went to Afia Agyakoma Bonsu , having received the award encouraged the youth to be passionate about whatever business they do which put food on their table.
The Chief of Upper Dixcove in the Ahanta West Municipality in the Western Region, Obrempon Hima Dekyi XIV and the CEO of InvestEye Capital, Nana Osae Addo graced the event as special guests.
In all, 12 categories received their plaques and certificates, and three astute honorees also received their citation and plaques.
GHANAIAN gospel heavyweight, Empress Gifty, has released a spirit-filled song titled “Sunsum Ndwom.”
The song, which is already making waves shortly after its release, is delivered in three parts, each carrying a powerful message.
The first part reflects on the mystery of Prophet Elijah, where people wondered who he was after he prayed and called down fire from heaven.
The second part centres on salvation, urging believers not to celebrate only power and miracles, but to celebrate the fact that their names are written in the Book of Life, because that is what lasts forever.
The third part celebrates the beauty of God’s healing power, a song originally composed by her late mother.
The gospel star is urging Ghanaians to stream the song on all platforms and encounter its powerful lyrics.
She also stressed the need to preserve Ghana’s traditional gospel sound, expressing hope that the new generation will embrace their heritage.
Empress Gifty further expressed appreciation to all stakeholders in the industry who have supported her career over the years.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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GHANAIAN media personality, Joyce Akumaa Dongotey-Padi, affectionately called Akumaa, has marked the 18th anniversary of her Mama Zimbi Foundation (MZF).
The event was held at the Broken Yoke Ministry International at Klagon in Accra.
Thousands of widows who benefited were taken through health education for good living, business enhancement, women empowerment and legal education, among others.
In addition, they were given water, cloth, rice, noodles, oil, Noko Fine Washing Powder and other toiletries.
Mrs Dongotey-Padi noted that there is land earmarked for vocational training and gari processing for those who are unemployed and would want to make ends meet.
Against that backdrop, she expressed appreciation to gospel musician Empress Gifty for supporting her with her Noko Fine Washing Powder and Verna Mineral Water.
According to her, it went a long way to put smiles on the faces of the widows.
Akumaa Mama Zimbi further said that if she looks back on how the journey started 18 years ago, she feels fulfilled in impacting thousands of lives.
According to her, this motivates her to do even more to put smiles on the faces of people.
The Mama Zimbi Foundation is an NGO committed to motivating, empowering and supporting widows and their children, as well as educating adolescents on their sexual and reproductive health.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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