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KiDi, and Joselyn Dumas laud Samsung for innovation
Brand influencers of Samsung, KiDi, Joselyn Dumas and Bright Tetteh Ackwer have lauded Samsung for their creativity and innovation at the unveiling of their new line of products.
Samsung, in collaboration with Electroland Ghana Limited (EGL), on Tuesday unveiled brand new Crystal UHD TV, 8K QLED, Frame TV and a wind-free air-condition at the Office of EGL on the Spintex Road in Accra.
Delivering the key note address, Managing Director of Samsung Ghana, Mr Eugene Nahm, said, it was to make things comfortable for their customers and welcomed them to a new world of innovation.
He said Samsung always considered making the lives of its consumers better with cutting edge technology, adding that it was the force that made them the number one technological hub in the world.
The Managing Director of Electroland Ghana, Nour Seklaoui,
touching on the frame TV, said it became an art when off, where the television could be used as a photo frame or a drawing board.
He added that it was an innovation which was putting consumers on a new level of experience, and added that all the products were available at Electroland stores across the country.
Speaking at the unveiling, KiDi who tried his hands on a TV Video Game, said the picture and sound quality was unmatched, adding that the equalisers of the sound system unveiled were top notch.
Actress, Joselyn Dumas on her part said she was blown away by the technology and innovation exhibited by Samsung, and the quality with which the new line of product portray.
She said the innovation exhibited was what millennials wanted, adding that it was a step in the right direction.
Satirical artist, Bright Tetteh Ackwer who demonstrated his drawing skills on the frame TV, said he was excited due to how he connected his phone to the TV effortlessly.
He noted that for an artist, the Frame TV will serve two purposes for him; thus for work, and to have fun after work.
In 2019, the Samsung QLED TV range received universal praise for its innovative display quality, sound, design and numerous pioneering features, and this year Samsung had added a twist to the story.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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ASWIM lauds Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang
The Association of Women in the Media, (ASWIM) has congratulated Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang on her historic achievement as Ghana’s first female Vice President.
The association said her trailblazing journey with sterling accomplishments from academia to politics, is undoubtedly, a vivid inspiration to countless women and girls across Ghana and Africa.
This was contained in a statement signed by its president, Mrs Mavis Kitcher, and copied to The Spectator on Tuesday in Accra.
“ASWIM celebrates your remarkable career, marked by numerous firsts, including the first female Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, (UCC), and the first female to hold a professional chair in Ghana, (UCC),” the statement said.
It said the accomplishments of Prof Opoku- Agyemang were clear testament to the brilliance, resilience and resourceful nature of the complete beautiful African woman.
“As she takes on this new role, ASWIM proudly lauds her commitment to education, women’s empowerment, distinguished public service and patriotism and is very confident that her pursuit of excellence, love for humanity, humility, decency, modesty and commitment to the welfare of the vulnerable will characterise Ghana’s political leadership and public service,” the statement added.
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
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Demolition of Fantasy Dome unfair — Mark Okraku-Mantey
Months after the Fantasy Dome was dismantled to make way for construction at the Ghana International Trade Fair site, the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr Mark Okraku-Mantey, has expressed concern over the manner the facility was destroyed.
In an interview on Daybreak Hitz with Andy Dosty, Mr Okraku-Mantey criticised the handling of the dome’s dismantling, suggesting that it could have been done without causing damage.
“I don’t think that leadership gave instructions that they should do what happened. The structure was a prefab but I hear the people destroyed it. That one, we cannot defend it. It is unfair to him (owner). Sometimes, you give instructions and people will go and do things that will make you look bad,” he stated.
When asked about any punitive measure against the workers responsible for the destruction, Mr Okraku-Mantey clarified that the Trade Fair does not fall under his ministry.
He said he had previously contacted the owner, Leslie Quaynor, to discuss relocating the dome, and even suggested the National Museum as a potential site, though it was too small.
The demolition of the 20,000-seater Fantasy Dome occurred on March 16, 2024.
According to Dr Agnes Adu, CEO of the Ghana Trade Fair Company Limited, the action was taken after multiple notices were given to Quaynor to vacate the premises for redevelopment, as per their tenancy agreement.
Dr Adu noted that all previous tenants had complied except for the Fantasy Dome.
Quaynor, in an interview with JoyNews, confirmed that his lease had ended, and was in the process of relocating the dome.
He had requested an extension, which was denied, leading him to seek a writ and an injunction from an Accra High Court to halt the demolition.
Despite this, the demolition proceeded, causing significant damage to the structure.
Quaynor described the incident as a major setback, not only for his business but also for the entertainment industry, which relies on venues like the Fantasy Dome.
