Entertainment
Anita Akuffo, Comedian Warris seal ambassadorial deal
Delta Paper Mill Limited, producers of Flora Tissue and paper products has appointed two personalities in the arts and entertainment industry as brand ambassadors.
They are television show hostess, Anita Akuffo, and Abdul Waris Umaru popularly known as Comedian Waris. The two are expected to increase visibility and patronage of the ‘Flora’ brand through various activities.
The duration and terms of the contract were, however, not disclosed but the company, announcing the deal last week, said they were selected based on their personality and outstanding performance which “resonates with the brand.”
“Anita personifies style, beauty, and quality and these resonate with Flora which is a premium brand,” the company said in a statement.
Anita Akua Akuffo, with six years media experience, is currently the co-hostess of the popular TV show, ‘Date Rush’, ‘The Ladies Circle’ and ‘Ghana’s Most Beautiful’ on Tv3 Network. She was the second runner-up at Miss ECOWAS Ghana 2012, and a Miss Malaika finalist in 2014.
Comedian Waris on the other hand has been in the entertainment circles since 2016 and released a number of comedy skits via his social media platform with the latest titled ‘Agenda Boys’.
The entertainer, who joined Kantanka TV recently, took to his Instagram page to announce his new role, attracting positive response and congratulatory messages from his followers.
Delta Paper Mill Limited, operating from its state-of-the-art factory on the Motorway Industrial Area in Accra, continues to make inroads with its disposable ‘Flora’ tissue paper which is said to be ‘better than a cloth handkerchief.’
It had embarked on series of initiatives and corporate social responsibility as it aims to broaden its market shares.
By Ernest Nutsugah
Entertainment
Redeemed Baptist Church congratulates trio
Three members of the Redeemed Baptist Church in Ogbojo – Emerita Professor Elizabeth Ardayfio-Schandorf, Mrs Florence Mangwe Hutchful and Mrs Comfort Owusu, were among 22 award recipients for their exceptional contribution to national development at the 10th Ghana Women of Excellence Awards ceremony held in Accra.
The trio were recognised for their exceptional performances in their respective field of endeavours.
Emerita Ardayfio-Schandorf is a seasoned geographer and Chairperson of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), Mrs Hutchful comes in as the first President of the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management, Ghana and Mrs Owusu as the Executive Director of the Association of Rural Banks (ARB) Ghana.
The awards, held on the eve of the International Women’s Day, is a component of Ghana’s observation of the Day which was under the theme ‘Empowering the Ghanaian woman for National Development.”
The clergy and congregation of the Redeemed Baptist Church says Ayekoo to the award winners.
Entertainment
TGMA unveils nominees for 26th edition
Organisers of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) have unveiled nominations for the 26th edition of the awards.
A ceremony to unveil the awards held last Saturday at the Grand Arena was filled with shocks, surprises, and excitement.
The ultimate category, Artiste of the Year will see, Kweku Smoke, Joe Mettle, Team Eternity, King Promise, Black Sherif, King Paluta and reigning champion, Stonebwoy.
King Paluta, King Promise and Stonebwoy
Best New Artiste of the Year, a key category for the emerging talents to make a mark will feature Lali X Lola, Arathejay, Rap Fada, Beeztrap KOTM, and Kwesi Amewugah.
Lovers of gospel music will have a tough time choosing Empress Gifty, Joe Mettle, Team Eternity, Piesie Esther, Diana Hamilton or MOG Music as the Gospel Artiste of the Year.
Medikal, Sarkodie, King Paluta, Black Sherif, Kweku Smoke, Beeztrap and Amerado will battle it out for the Best Hiplife/Hip Hop Artiste of the Year crown.
A category which would generate controversy is the Best Rap Performance with a fierce contest between Sarkodie, Okyeame Kwame, Eno Barony, Lyrical Joe, Flowking Stone and Kweku Smoke.
There are other interesting categories like Highlife Song of the Year, Telecel Most Popular Song, Male and Female Vocalists of the Year among others up for grabs for the 26th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
The reigning Artiste of the Year, Stonebwoy was nominated in the same category again in addition to Album/EP of the Year – “Up and Running”, Best Reggae/Dancehall Song – “Psalm 23”, Best Music Video – “Jejereje”, Best Reggae Dancehall Artiste, International Collaboration of the Year – “Ekelebe” featuring OdumoduBlvck, “Jiggle And Whine” featuring Spice, and Most Popular Song – “Jejereje”.
This year’s edition of Ghana’s biggest music night comes off on May 3, 2025, at the Accra International
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
