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Calista Amoateng and Miss Teen Tourism Ghana team welcome Savannah Taylor
It was all joy at the Kotoka International Airport yesterday as the Miss Teen Tourism Ghana team led by the reigning Miss Teen Tourism World, Calista Amoateng welcomed Savannah Raine Taylor.
Savannah Riane Taylor, a South African is the reigning Miss Teen Tourism Universe.
She touched down last night from South Africa ahead of the main pageant in Ghana.
Calista Amoateng, put a kente sache around her neck in addition to a flower bouquet amidst drumming and dancing by a cultural troupe.
Deputy South African High Commissioner to Ghana, H.E Thando Dalamba
Welcoming and his wife also exchanged pleasantries with Savannah Raine.
Speaking to Thespectatoronline.com, The Deputy Head of Corporate Affairs for Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Kofi Atta Kakakra Kusi said, they are happy to welcome Savannah Taylor, awaiting the rest of the delegates and contestants from other countries.
He added that clearly, the contest would be very keen, pointing out that it is their(GTA) wish the crown remain in Africa, especially Ghana, adding that they will provide all the necessary support for a successful event.
Mrs.Stacey Amoateng of Platinum Networks, the power behind Ghana’s readiness to host the rest of the world was also in the thick of affairs at the welcome ceremony yesterday.
Raphaelina Naana Asare, 16, won the coveted title of Miss Teen Tourism Ghana 2023, Petra Ama Agyeiwaa Kumi, Miss Teen Tourism Earth Ghana 2023, Junia Del and Keziah Barnes, Miss Teen Tourism International Ghana 2023, and Miss Teen Tourism Globe 2023, respectively, among others, were also in attendance.
Miss Teen Tourism World is slated for August 1-20, 2023 in Ghana.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Prophet Atarah opens new studio, launches Atarah Praise 2025
Prophet Joseph Atarah has launched his annual event aimed at bringing believers together in an atmosphere of worship and praise.
The theme for this edition is ‘Restoration’ with the belief that patrons would be restored in the face of their challenges.
The programme will be in two parts, with the first scheduled to take place in the United Kingdom at 5pm on May 11, at Pleasant Place Church.
The Ghana edition will take place at the forecourt of Believer’s Grace Crown Ministry International, Bond Square, Adenta Barrier, at 4pm on May 25.
Prophet Atarah has paraded Piesie Esther, Kofi Owusu Peprah, Nana Yaw Asare and Mavis Asante among others for the Ghana edition.
For the UK edition, patrons will enjoy performances from Kofi Owusu Peprah, Kobby Mantey, Emmanuel Smith, and Ern Ruthy.
Speaking at the launch, Prophet Atarah said, God has been good throughout last year, and 2025 has started on a positive note.
Against this backdrop, he wants to bring believers together and, in unity, to praise God.
He said, like what happened last year, a lot of miracles will take place.
In a related development, Prophet Atarah also commissioned a new studio for rehearsals and live recordings.
This, he said, was not limited to him, but open to every musician across all genres.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Empress Gifty to thrill patrons at MTN Stands In Worship on Easter Sunday
Ghanaian gospel heavyweight, Empress Gifty is set to thrill thousands at this year’s MTN Stands In Worship event.
The programme brings believers together annually to celebrate the death and resurrection of Christ.
This year’s edition, slated for the Grand Arena on Sunday, April 20, will feature Empress Gifty.
Against this backdrop, the anointed gospel musician has urged all patrons to come with a heart of worship and praise.
She is optimistic that a lot of miracles will happen through the ministration.
“Through our ministrations instant miracles will happen and you are going to have an encounter with God,” she told The Spectator.
Empress Gifty again appealed to patrons not to come alone, but with their families and friends to receive blessings.
Empress Gifty, who had a big song dubbed Watch Me, has been nominated in the Best Traditional Gospel Song of the Year and Gospel Artiste of the Year categories at this year’s 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
