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Model, Larkuor Adjartey nominated for Ghana Outstanding Woman Awards

One of Ghana’s hottest models, Larkuor Adjartey (Larkgh) has been nominated for the Outstanding Woman in Model category in the upcoming Ghana Outstanding Women (GOWA) Awards.

Larkuor, known as ‘Queen of Divas’ is looking forward to add the award to her long list of prestigious awards won within a decade in modelling.

The awards, which is the third edition is slated for the Alisa Hotel on October 16 in Accra and organised by ASKOF Productions. It is aimed at recognising outstanding women for their efforts in various sectors of the country.

For Larkuor, the GOWA awards, would crown her anniversary celebrations and she is looking forward to gracing the red carpets with her usual stunning and glamorous appearance.

She recently won the Best Female Photo Model at the Ghana Innovation Awards and told The Spectator that, she had been working hard over the years and looking forward to end the year with yet another recognition.

The fast-rising model said, “the modelling industry is yet to see the best of me and I would continue to work hard to get to the top and make the nation proud.”

She urged the public to vote for her through the short code provided or visit the GOWA website and vote via the vote button.

The model is also known for her charitable works under her ‘Lakuor Foundation’ which provided support both in kind and in cash to deprived communities across the country.

Chief Executive Officer for ASKOF, Afua Asantewaa Aduonum said, organisers were working tirelessly to make the event grand and successful.

Some other nominees for the event she said, include, Becca, Wendy Shay, Nana Ama McBrown and Deloris Frimpong Manso (Delay) with hiplife duo Keche set to perform on the night.

By Michael Abayateye

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Nineteen57 Events announces Black Stars Legacy Awards

Some past honourees Asabea Cropper and Kenteman

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.

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Zhikay Junior launches ‘The mind shift campaign’

Zhikay Junior in a pose with a student

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