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Miss Golden Stool Kumasi audition takes off today
Sally Akua Amoakowaa Mensah, CEO, Miss Golden Stool
The Kumasi audition for Miss Golden Stool Ghana is slated for today at the Cultural Centre from 10am and would continue on Sunday, September 4 at the same venue.
Speaking to The Spectator after the Accra audition, founder of the beauty pageant, Sally Akua Amoakowaa Mensah said, coming back from break as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges thereafter, they were pleased with how the auditioning went.
In all, they are looking at 12 or 10 contestants depending on the level of competition during the audition.
“When the contest is so keen, we will have no option than increasing the finalists from 10 to 12, to give opportunity to intelligent ladies who know their culture,” she said.
She said the quality seen from those who turned up at the audition in Accra, from August 27-28, at the AH Hotel was very impressive.“From their appearance to how they went about answering questions posed to them about their regions was impressive,” she said.
According to her, the contest was this time round not limited to only Ashantis, but all the Akan speaking regions. She said, they were looking at contestants from, Ashanti, Bono, Ahafo, Western, Central, Eastern regions among others.
Akua Amoakowaa revealed that all those who would be selected at the Kumasi audition would be brought back to Accra for a final audition.
Those who will then make it to the contest would have a shoot for their music video, and take them to the reality house, for the main programme to commence on September 27 to November 20.
AkuaAmoakowaa expressed appreciation to the judges, Nana AmponsahAdepa, Kyidonhene of AkyemTafo and Akumaa Mama Zimbi for their dedication.
She said Miss Golden Stool is looking for a confident lady who knows her culture, tradition and history of her people.
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.
