Entertainment
GMB21: Ashanti Region’s Sarfoa reigns
It was an anxious moment aseveryone in the national theatre auditorium was waiting for, the announcement of who had surmounted the daunting task of defeating five other contestants.
The auditorium was immersed in a thunderous applause and chants as Sarfoa was mentioned as Ghana’s Most Beautiful 2021, after weeks of exhibiting exceptional quality in the reality show.
For winning the ultimate, Ashanti Region’s Sarfoa born Benedicta Asamoah, received GH¢10,000 cash, brand new 4X4 car from MG Auto Ghana Limited and the GMB crown.
In addition, she will embark on an all-expense paid trip to Dubai and be a beneficiary of a one-year supply of GTP fabric among other packages from sponsors.
Volta Region’s Setor came second while Western Region’s Manu was third, followed by Upper East Region’s Wedaga who placed fourth, Oti Region’s Akosua and Bono Region’s Mfodwo who occupied the fifth and sixth positions respectively.
Setor took home GH¢8,000 for coming second while Manu took GH¢5,000 for coming third. Wedaga received GH¢3,000, Akosua and Mfodwo got GH¢2,000 and GH¢1,000 respectively.
On the night contestants had the opportunity to sell their regions by how they were ushered into the auditorium to share their dream projects as well as respond to questions bordering on national issues to the admiration of the patrons.
The immediate past queen, Naa Dedei Botchwey, encouraged all the constestants not to give up on their dreams and projects regardless of the outcome, adding that the GMB platform alone was enough to make their dreams a reality.
Patrons were entertained with amazing performances from Abiana, Cina Soul, Adina and Sefa on the night.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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
