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Afua Asantewaa settles on Aviation Social Centre for Singathon to break Guinness World Record
After days of what many thought was a publicity stunt, Afua Asantewaa has officially launched her bid to break the Guinness World Record for the Longest Singing Marathon(Singathon).
The dynamic Ghanaian lady made an official declaration in Accra on Friday, with the attempt set for December 24 to 27 at the Aviation Social Center.
The current record was set in 2012 by Indian Sunil Waghmare for 105 hours within four days with Asantewaa hoping to break the record with 117 hours within five days.
Speaking at the launch, Mrs Akua Asantewaa Owusu Aduonum said she took inspiration from recent exploits by Nigerian Chef Hilda Baci who broke the Guinness World Record for the Longest Cooking Marathon.
The Broadcast Journalist and Chief Executive Officer for Askof Productions Limited said she would use the attempt to put Ghanaian music on the global stage.
“I was hoping a Ghanaian musician would have taken it up but now I have accepted the challenge and would do my best to make the nation proud,” she stated.
“I love to sing and want to use my talent to make a mark for Ghana.This is about Ghana and we need all the support,” she stated.
She called on the Ghana Health Service, DJs and corporate Ghana to come on board to support her bid.
Already, some Ghanaian celebrities including Sefa, Shata Wale and Nana Ama McBrown have thrown their weights behind Asantewaa.
Electroland Ghana Limited, has also come on board as the official electronic partner for the event.
Head of Marketing at Electroland, Adiza Ibrahim said they were committed to providing all appliances needed to make a successful attempt.
“This is a bold attempt and we are ready to support Asantewaa all the way through while calling on all Ghanaians to come on board,” she added.
By Michael D. Abayateye
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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.
