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Lawyer, actress Sandra Ankobiah supports young female entrepreneurs
Ghanaian actress, legal practitioner and humanitarian, Sandra Ankobiah has provided financial support to young female entrepreneurs to expand their businesses.
The move was initiated through a programme known as ‘Sisterhood’ designed by her organisation The Women Institute aimed at supporting today’s woman for tomorrow.
The winners of the support project were Bushiru Alhassan of Koowa Market, Marcia Bekoe of First Kings Crown School, Amanda Faruzia of the Skin Bar and Adadevoh Selinam Ameyo of Butter City.
Speaking to The Spectator at the event at Alisa Hotel on Wednesday,she said this was the first roll out of her initiative dubbed, Sisterhood.
According to her, many Ghanaian women were endowed with entrepreneurship spirit, drive and talent, but navigating barriers made it difficult for them to see this passion come through, but with the availability of a startup capital, some would be able to build on to the top.
Sandra Ankobiah added that the sisterhood would help connect young women to a network of successful women to guide them.
Also, she revealed they would select about 50 women occasionally and help them perfect their business plans in their areas of choice.
“We will also give out some money periodically to young ladies who present the best business proposal,” she said.
The actress noted that a society which did not recognise the challenges some working women faced would never live up to it potential.
Ms.Ankobiah advised women to give back, “it doesn’t have to be big, if each and everyone is able to give back you can inspire the next generation.”
Speaking on the winning formular, the Director General of Police Intelligence and Professional Standard Bureau(PIPS) DCOP Lydia Donkor said it was important for women to network, exhibit traits of hard work, dedication to duty and love for what one did.
Ghana’s First Female Cardiothoracic Surgeon,Dr.Penelope Adinku used the principles from the story of Joseph which she applied to her work to advise the young women.
“In life we have our own plans and dreams but you have to share your dream with people who will support you,”She said.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Glitz Africa Claudia Lumor, shared her personal experience as someone who did not give up easily,adding that setting up her Magazine had been difficult but, she was able to sail through and impacted many lives through employment.
Nana Aba Anamoah, Salma Mumin, and Lydia Forson among other prominent women who graced the occasion charged young ladies to work hard and not give up on their dreams.
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.
