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I will miss Ghana – Anne-Sophie Avé
The outgoing French Ambassador to Ghana, Anne-Sophie Avé whose tenure came to a close at the end of August has said she will miss Ghana.
The woman who played a crucial role in uplifting the image of the country’s creative arts said the reception given to her in Ghana was something she could never forget.
Anne-Sophie Avé told The Spectator she would miss everything about Ghana: food, events, serenity and friends she had made.
“I am hopeful of coming back once a while in a private capacity to visit the good people of this lovely nation,” she said.
The outgoing ambassador was optimistic that her successor would carry on with what she started to improve the bilateral relationship, since members of her team were still around.
According to her, she grew up on music because her family loved and played a lot of music at home, where she derived her passion for the arts.
This, she said, moved her from seeing music as enjoyment and expressing emotions to business, a reason which made her dedicate time to help improve the business side of Ghana’s creative arts to ensure stakeholders benefited from their toil.
There are composers of lyrics, producers, marketers, publishers among other music executives who are all involved in the business side of it.She believed that going forward the various authorities and stakeholders in Ghana music would ensure right policies be put in place for the creatives to live meaningful lives through their hardwork.
“Thankfully, even though there are works to do, a lot of things are already in place in Ghana, and with time, Ghana will get there,” she said.
Anne-Sophie Avé was French Ambassador to Ghana from September 2018,to August 2022, and was the hostessof TV talk show ‘Touch of France’ on GHone.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Nineteen57 Events announces Black Stars Legacy Awards
Nineteen57 Events has announced the launch of an event aimed at celebrating Ghanaian, African, and diaspora achievements.
The event is a prestigious platform dedicated to honouring exceptional individuals and organizations contributing to the growth and success of the Ghanaian society, the African continent, and the African diaspora.
Since its inception as part of Rhythms on the Runway in 2019 during Ghana’s historic Year of Return celebration, the Black Star Legacy Awards has recognized remarkable achievements in creative arts, culture, and beyond.
It has always been a component of ‘Rhythms On Da Runway,’ however, the organisers have decided to stage it as an independent event this year.
This shift allows for an expanded focus, honouring excellence across various fields, including business, leadership, innovation, science, and humanitarian efforts.
This bold move aligns with the awards’ mission of celebrating the spirit of achievement and innovation that defines Ghana and connects it to the broader Pan-African and global community.
While specific event details, including categories and selection criteria, are still being finalised, the Black Star Legacy Awards promises to be an unforgettable experience that highlights the very best of Ghana, Africa, and the diaspora.
Esteemed icons from Ghana, Africa and the African Diay such as Obrafour, Ricci Osei, Hon. Lisa Hanna, Reggie Rockstone, Queen Asabea Cropper, Nene Agyemang, Agya Koo Nimo, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, Morgan Heritage, Stonebwoy, and Richard Mofe Damijo have been among the honorees, setting the stage for what has become a highly anticipated annual celebration of excellence.
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Zhikay Junior launches ‘The mind shift campaign’
Ghanaian award winning gospel blogger Isaac Nartey, popularly known as Zhikay Ike Junior, and his team have launched a campaign at Sap’s School in Teshie-Nungua, located in the Ledzokuku-Krowor Municipal Assembly in the Greater Accra region.
Themed ‘The mind shift campaign’, it was aimed to touch the lives of students by educating them on the use of social media and how it can impact lives.
Isaac Nartey, told The Spectator that the purpose of the campaign was to orient students in Ghana about social media and its impact.
Sharing photos from the campaign on Facebook, Zhikay also emphasised the importance of listening to children’s concerns, which include mental health, emotions, and societal acceptance.
“We must not consider children as just minors, they have genuine concerns that revolve around mental health, emotions, societal acceptance and others. We must create avenues for their voice to be heard,” He explained
The campaign included education, games, and entertainment. Some students received customized ‘Zhikay’ items as rewards for their hard work.
This initiative seems to be made a positive impact on the students.
‘The school tour will delve into the overview of social media and how it can be used to impact society positively,’ he added
Zhikay embarked on the tour with popular Ghanaian content creators such as “Freedom Official” and “Quecy Official.” Together, they created an educational and engaging atmosphere for the students.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
