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Bono language becoming extinct?
There is a growing concern among a section of the Bono people over the possible extinction of the Bono language.
The Bono language, an ancient language spoken by the Bono people, is at the risk of being lost forever due to few fluent speakers remaining, mostly the elderly.
This is attributed to globalisation and the dominance of widely spoken languages like English and Twi.
This situation has pushed some indigenous languages like the Bono language to the margins.
The situation has sparked a call to action for all Bonos to cherish and protect their invaluable heritage.
Elders and community leaders in the region have also added their voice to the issue and called on all who matter to take immediate steps to reverse the trend.
Speaking at a book launch on the Bono language in Sunyani recently, Okokyeredom Sakyi Akoto ll, Vice President of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs noted that many young people see little economic and social value in learning their ancestral tongue, opting instead for languages that offer broader opportunities.
The chief observed that most Bono people shy away or feel shy to speak the language outside the region for fear of being ridiculed, a situation he said was very unfortunate.
He then encouraged parents to speak the language to their children at their various homes in a bid to revive the language and bring it to light.
He appealed to academia and other relevant institutions to help document and preserve the Bono language for succeeding generations.
The Chief Executive Officer of Bonoman Institute, a cultural organisations, Mr Ansu Gyabaah, emphasised that when a language dies “we lost part of humanity’s collective heritage. “
He, therefore, called for pragmatic measures to document and revitalise the language.
Mr Gyabaah further added that his outfit was working to preserve the Bono language with initiatives such as the launch of the Bono Bible, adding that effective teachings of the language in schools could go a long way to preserve the Bono language.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament to mark the World Language Day, Colonel (rtd) Kwadwo Damoah called for support and initiatives to have the Bono language recognised.
He appealed to indigenes, especially the youth of the region to speak the language proudly devoid of inferiority tendencies.
From Daniel Dzirasah, Sunyani
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Cake Tekniks holds 59th graduation ceremony
About 30 students on Sunday graduated from the 59th graduation ceremony of Cake Tekniks International, a privately-owned modern cake designing and sugar craft school in Accra.
During the ceremony, all graduates were presented with certificates while 13 of them also received professional diploma.
The founder of Cake Tekniks International, Mrs Jane Addo, said her outfit was dedicated to providing world standard skills, knowledge and hands-on training necessary for one to succeed worldwide in the culinary industry.
She encouraged the students to embrace the opportunities, challenges and experiences, mindful of the fact that they are well-equipped.
“Hold your heads up while you build a goodwill between your clients and yourselves,” she added.
Mrs Addo said the school was passionate about fostering the culture of creativity, motivation and excellence with the belief that every student had the potential to make a lasting impact in the culinary world.
The founder and leader of QA Consult, Mr Johnson Opoku-Boateng, said graduation was a witness to the unveiling of talents, passion and hard work and testament to months of dedication and hands-on-learning.
He urged the graduands to ensure that their cakes were safe and good for human health and that their success would be dependent on how well they serve, create and grow.
The event also saw the exhibition of cakes and pastries by the students.
receiving her certificate
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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Debutant Bella Agyemang lauded for Box Office ‘Magic’
New producer, Bella Agyemang, has been hailed by Silverbird Cinemas and other industry players for her Box Office ‘Magic’ over the weekend.
Bella’s ‘Check In’ movie has received praise for being the first to sell at the cinemas this year.
Speaking to The Spectator, Sales and Marketing Lead at Silverbird Cinemas Ghana, Nana Kwame Obiri-Tete said, for a debutant, Bella Agyemang did fantastically well in her maiden premiere.
He said he was proud of Bella Agyemang’s effort in getting people to show up, adding that she engaged in a lot of marketing activities.
He said her marketing activations on the streets, coupled with other Public Relations endeavours, pointed in the right direction.
“With what she has done, it shows that Bella has a big future. You might have a good product, but if you fail to market it, you cannot get people to patronize. Bella put in a lot of work, which is why she was able to draw a lot of people to the premiere,” Obiri-Tetteh said.
Bella Agyemang, on her part, expressed appreciation to fellow actors, her team, media personalities and all stakeholders who supported her effort ahead of the premiere.
The much-awaited star-studded Ghanaian comedy movie ‘Check-In’ premiered at Silverbird Cinemas on April 12, 2025.
The movie tells a story of chaos and a blackout at a secluded hotel, and amidst these, a resourceful attendant must unravel hidden connections between guests and restore peace before secrets tear them apart.
The movie, produced by Bella Agyemang, featured Kofi Okyere-Darko (KOD), Clemento Suarez, Jeneral Ntatia, Priscilla Opoku-Agyeman, Felicia Osei, Gideon Kojo Boakye, Clinton Odoi, Fiifi Jefferson Pratt, and Gabriel Hogan among others.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
