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Afua Asantewaa signs ambassadorial deal with Response 1
Afua Asantewaa and Mr Botes exchanging the signed contract
Guinness World Record (GWR) Sing-a-thon sensation, Mrs Afua Asantewaa Aduonum has signed a three-year renewable deal with leading electronic security company Response One(1) Limited as Brand Ambassador.
The deal follows a burglary incident at her home in December 2023, a couple of days before engaging in the GWR attempt.
By the deal, Afua Asantewaa would assist the company in its effort to educate the public on security and other activities that would ensure the protection of lives and properties.
Speaking at the ceremony to seal the deal, the Chief Operating Officer for Response 1, Mr David William Botes said, the company was thrilled to welcome Afua Asantewaa, a symbol of national pride and determination into their fraternity.
“Our top-tier security installation at her home is a testament to our commitment to tranquility and safety, ensuring that Afua and all clients can enjoy peace of mind like never before,” he stated.
The Head of Business Development at Response 1, Kwasi Ofori-Atta added that, “it is great to have Afua on board to support our objectives of protecting lives and properties.”
He was optimistic that the relationship would last for a long time while calling on the public to be conscious of security.
Afua Asantewaa said, she was happy to sign onto Response 1 and urged Ghanaians to make the provision of security at their homes a priority.
She said, “at the comfort of my home, I am able to see whoever is coming in from afar and also see whatever happens even while away from home.”
She also urged the government provide security at the Senior High Schools (SHSs) to protect students.
As tourism ambassador, she added that it was important for Ghanaians and visitors who would be trooping into the country in March for the Heritage Month, to be safe.
By Michael D. Abayateye
Entertainment
Foto Copy tackles realities of friendship in new song
Ghana’s decorated young musician, Foto Copy, known in private life as Kallai Nana Qwaachi has tackled the realities of friendship in his new song.
The song tackles issues of conflict, loyalty, reward, ingratitude and betrayal of trust in friendship.
According to him, the song produced by DDT and dubbed “Friends Today, Enemies Tomorrow”, preaches a message that goes to address some realities of life.
He revealed that many best friends some time ago have become bitter enemies now due to similar issues they failed to address.
The musician noted that people have gone all out for others and ensured their friends succeeded, but unfortunately, they paid them back with evil.
Speaking to thespectatoronline.com, Foto Copy said, these things have made people regret going all out for their friends.
He is of the view that when society becomes embittered by the negative actions of their friends, it becomes difficult for others to get help in difficult situations.
Against this backdrop, he felt the need to address this in his new song.
The song is available on all digital music stores
Stream the song below
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Taste 68@68: Okyeame Kwame wins Celebrity Jollof Competition with Vegan recipe
Multiple award-winning Ghanaian musician and activist, Okyeame Kwame, known in private life as Kwame Nsia-Apau has been adjudged winner of the ‘Taste 68 @68’ Celebrity Jollof Competition.
The ‘Taste 68 @68’ Celebrity Jollof Competition was an event organised by the Ghana Tourism Authority(GTA) as part of activities to mark the country’s Heritage Month recently.
The event held at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park brought together industry players among others.
Okyeame Kwame competed with Mr.Beautiful, Uncle Ato, Victoria Lebene and Joyce Blessing.
The Rap Dacta called his food, the Vegan Jollof funnily some of the spectators claimed his Jollof could ‘lower global warming’ due to the ingredients used.
He used mushrooms, bell peppers, tomatoes, rice, oil and other vegetables.
The protein source was seitan which is made from wheat gluten.
Ultimately, he overcame other culinary skills from his competitors for the ultimate crown.
Okyeame Kwame expressed his appreciation to everyone who tasted it and urged Ghanaians to consider it as part of their delicacies, adding that it is healthier.
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of GTA Mr.Gilbert Aggrey, affectionately called Abeiku Santana said Okyeame Kwame won the competition not because he is famous and likeable.
According to him, Okyeame understood gastronomy tourism and techniques in culinary artistry, a strength he leveraged against his competitors.
He added that “if you look at the presentation of his meals he used cucumber to garnish his food by creating a design with his initials, OK, Okyeame Kwame. In gastronomy tourism, there should be a story and motivation behind the food that you have prepared.”
Abeiku Santana further noted that Okyeame Kwame’s presentation was outstanding considering how he linked food to climate change and the symbiotic relationship between humans and animals.
He congratulated him for emerging as the winner of the competition.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
