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Emmanuella Awedana Apuri represents Ghana at Miss Tourism World in Vietnam
• Emmanuella Awedana Apuri
After a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, international pageant season is underway and Miss Tourism Ghana 2nd Princess EmmanuellaAwedanaApuri is representing the country at Miss Tourism World in Vietnam.
Radiating with shea butter from the North and inspired by the indomitable spirit of YaaAsantewaa, Apuri is ready to take the crown.
Speaking to The Spectator, she called on Ghanaians to throw their weight behind her to bring home the crown.
Awedana Apuri
She said “I’m your child, Ghana, with your support, I will bring the crown home. It’s Ghana to the world.”
Apuri is passionate about tourism, environmental health and the well-being of her people.
As a medical laboratory scientist, who is also passionate about research, her journey to Vietnam began in 2019 when she emerged in Top 3 among 10 other contestants contending for Miss Tourism Ghana.
Throughout her reign, she took on various projects including an environmental sanitation initiative and a personal hygiene campaign in schools.
She expressed appreciation to the Ghana Tourism Authority, Max Beauty, Dodi Travel and Tours, Tang Palace Hotel, AGS Fraser, Caveman and Gardens Ghana Limited, GTP, McDan Foundation, Made By Angel, TekleMenelik, and the Apuri family for supporting her to go and make Ghana proud.
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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
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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.
