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Miss Tourism Ghana holds Regional Costume Competition
Miss Tourism Ghana last Friday organised a Regional Costume Compettition at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra.
All the 16 contestants took their turn on the runway to showcase the various cultural heritage of the regions in Ghana through their fascinating costumes.
Most of the costumes were dominated by festive regalia among other acessories from headgears, footwears, and farming implements.
Speaking at the event, the Director of Operations at Miss Tourism Ghana, Mrs Delphine Brew-Hammond, said this segment of Regional Costume competition was the first of its kind .
According to her, they introduced it to ensure that the contestants who would have the opportunity to represent the country at Miss Tourism World and other international pageant were properly groomed.
She said even though it was the first time, the contestants did it seamlessly which was a good sign of preparedness ahead of the grand finale.
“This was the first time, we asked them to do a bit of research in addition to the training they’ve had from us, and for them to exhibit such performance need to be applauded,” she said.
Mrs.Brew-Hammond expressed her appreciation to all the stakeholders who helped in training the contestants and sponsors for being there for them.
Ahead of the grand finale on August 27 at the National Theatre, contestants will battle each other in Culture Day and Debate, Regional Cooking Contest, GTP fashion show and Read Ghana Night.
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.
Entertainment
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
