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Miss Musilimah Ghana beauty pageant launched
A maiden beauty pageant aimed at projecting Islamic values, dubbed Miss Musilimah Ghana (MMG) 2020 has officially been launched.
The event which will draw participation from all sects of young Muslim women was launched at the Accra City Hotel formerly NOVOTEL, last Saturday.
Participants are expected to be between the ages of 18 and 29 years to celebrate beauty, fashion and style in Islamic perspective.
Speaking at the launch, the Chief Executive Officer of Miss Musilimah Ghana, Ms Hawa Alidu said the pageant had nothing to do with nudity or any form of indecent dressing.
She said as part of positive reflection, it would showcase Islamic teachings and values, as well as exhibit the essence of hijab as a symbol of modesty and privacy.
Ms Hawa Alidu said, potential contestants should first seek the permission of their parents, and have background in Islamic teachings before acquiring the forms for the audition which is expected to start on September 5, ahead of the main event in October, 2020.
As part of activities, there would be photoshoot, video presentation, fun parks, educational activities, among other exciting programmes which would positively impact the lives of contestants.
She said the platform would be used as an avenue to help young Muslim women contribute to community and national development through humanitarian services.
The crown for the pageant which has the crescent moon and stars, a key symbol of Islam embossed on it was unveiled at the launch.
The chairperson for the occasion was the Marketing and Media Relations Manager of Electroland Ghana and CEO of Kuburah Diamonds, Mrs Adizah Kuburah Sadiq, who urged all Muslims to support such a worthy initiative to project Islamic values among the youth.
Mrs Sadiq who is also a Zongo women activist said MMG would afford young Muslim women the rare platform to bring out their best and positively impact society.
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.
