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Miss Malaika Ghana Glow Up Finale Beckons: A new Queen is coming
The stage is set for one of Ghana’s most anticipated and prestigious event of the Year, Miss Malaika Ghana Glow Up Finale.
On Saturday, November 16, the Palms Convention Center at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel will play host to a dazzling evening of beauty, intelligence, and talent as 10 exceptional young women compete for the coveted title of Miss Malaika Ghana 2024.
This landmark event marks the culmination of 11 weeks of intense competition and personal growth for the contestants, as well as 22 years of excellence for the Miss Malaika Ghana pageant.
The Road to the Finale
Through it all, the remaining 10 finalists have proven their mettle and earned their place on the grand stage.
Now, they stand on the precipice of a life-changing moment, with one burning question on everyone’s minds: Who will be crowned the Miss Malaika Glow Up Queen? Who wins the brand new JAC JS2, the Cash Prize and the bragging rights of Miss Malaika Glow Up Queen?
According to the project lead, Teddy Nanor on the expectations on the finale, he stated “We are thrilled to witness the culmination of an incredible journey at this year’s grand finale. Our delegates have demonstrated resilience, intelligence, and passion throughout months of transformation, proving that Miss Malaika Ghana is more than just a pageant—it’s a platform that empowers young women to pursue their dreams and make a positive impact.”
He added ” This year’s grand finale is set to crown a new queen who embodies beauty, confidence, and leadership, and we invite everyone to join us in celebrating these exceptional women.”
The Glow Up Finale Experience
The Miss Malaika Ghana Glow Up Finale promises to be a night of unparalleled glamour and entertainment.
Attendees can look forward to: A Showcase of Beauty and Brains – The 10 finalists will demonstrate their intelligence, talent, and grace through a series of challenges and presentations.
From thought-provoking Q&A sessions to dazzling evening gown displays, every aspect of their preparedness for the crown will be put to the test by a panel of esteemed judges, comprised of industry leaders and cultural icons.
Their expertise and discerning eyes will ensure that the most deserving contestant is crowned. The night will also witness Star-Studded Performances from some of Ghana’s top artists; Camidoh, Fameye, OliveTheBoy, and many more.
More Than Just a Beauty Pageant
As we approach the crowning of the 22nd Miss Malaika Ghana, it’s important to reflect on the deeper significance of this event. Beyond the glitz and glamour lies a powerful vehicle for positive change in Ghanaian society.
The pageant continues to evolve, embracing new technologies and addressing contemporary issues to remain relevant and impactful. With each passing year, the competition raises the bar, attracting an ever-more impressive pool of contestants and producing queens who are truly prepared to make a difference in the world.
The Glow Up Finale on November 16th is not just the end of one journey but the beginning of another. As one young woman’s life is forever changed by donning the crown, a new chapter in the storied history of Miss Malaika Ghana will begin. For the lucky winner, this night will mark the start of a transformative year filled with opportunities for growth, service, and leadership.
Miss Malaika Ghana is a Charterhouse Production initiative and sponsored by Club shandy, Brussels Airlines, Big Blue Resort, Tryton Motors, The Pinnacle Apartments and The Cruise People.
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Craze for x’mas shopping: Crowded markets, low patronage
Vendors of food and other wares associated with the Christmas celebration have expressed surprise at the low patronage despite the increased number of visitors to some of the major markets across the capital.
Four days to the celebration(Christmas), the markets are filled with various products ranging from food, clothing, livestock and many other stuff, but according to the vendors, patrons are doing more ‘window’ shopping.
The Spectator on visits to some of the markets in the capital, notably the Odawna, Makola, Accra Central Business District, New Town and others made similar observations as shoppers crowd them but did little in terms of purchases.
The paper also observed that majority of vendors, originally selling other wares have switched to product related to the festive season.
What it means is that there are a lot more clothes, food and vegetables, livestock and poultry, toys, firecrackers, drinks of different types and many others on display.
The markets have also stretched to the pedestrian pavement, leaving very narrow spaces for commuters to move about freely.
That, in addition to a few of the female vendors dressed in coloured attires to reflect the occasion, has heightened the euphoria, leaving the low sales as the only headache for the vendors.
Speaking with this paper, they sounded very optimistic, believing that sales would improve in the last few days to the yuletide.
According to them, there was the opportunity to sell beyond Christmas as the New Year celebration offers similar opportunity to trade the same wares.
They urged patrons to throng the markets to shop since prices were quite moderate and products affordable for all.
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Retirement service for Elder John Ackom-Asante,3 others
Retired Deputy Editor of The Spectator, Elder John Ackom-Asante, was last Sunday honoured by the Church of Pentecost Windy Hills District in Kasoa in the Central Region, with a retirement thanksgiving service, after serving for 26 year as an Elder of the church.
He was honoured with a citation and certificate of service along with three other elders who served in the capacity for various years.
Elder Ackom-Asante was baptised at the Darkuman Central Assembly in 1979 and ordained as an Elder in 1997.
The citation read “Your selfless service, zeal, willingness to relate wholeheartedly and your desire to effect change has gone a long way to shape the lives of many people in the church and the nation over the 26 years of your dedication to the service of the Lord.”
Elder Ackom- Asante held many positions at the Darkuman Central Assembly, Obuasi in the Ashanti Region and Tema, serving in various capacities as youth and evangelism ministry leader and marriage counsellor.
He was the founding member of the Darkuman Christian Fellowship, a member of the Greater Accra Christian Fellowship; member of Bible Society of Ghana; founding member Obuasi Chapter Full Gospel Businessmen Fellowship International and founding member of New Times Corporation Christian Fellowship and Chaplain, Methodist University Tema Campus 2009- 2010.
As a professional journalist, Elder Ackom-Asante combined effectively and efficiently his duty as a member and elder of the church and the demands of his profession, with admiration from the church, kith and kin, till his retirement on December
From Alhaji Salifu Abdul-Rahaman, Kasoa
