Entertainment
Mothers’ Day: Miss Tourism Ghana, Kpando MP support mothers and newborn babies
As part of their efforts to impact the lives of mothers to commemorate the Mothers’ Day, The Miss Tourism princesses together with the MP for Kpando visited the Margaret Marquart Catholic Hospital.
The visit was to welcome newborn babies and celebrate mothers with gift among others at the hospital at Kpando.
The team was made up of Miss Tourism Ghana 2020, Ms Abigail Nayram Tay who was joined on the visit by Miss Tourism Ghana First Princess, Ms Jennifer Nuna Deku, Second Princess Ms Zainab Abdulai, their chaperone, Ms Sedinam Aytsor, and Hon. Dela Sowah.
Speaking to The Spectator, Tay said “a season that has been marked by so many deaths since the outbreak of the COVID-19 and seeing the mothers and their new babies was such a beautiful reminder that life is being renewed.”
Consequently, the Director of the Hospital gave them a tour of the maternity ward ensuring that all COVID-19 protocols were observed.
The team then interracted with the mothers and gave the newborn babies gifts.
The Miss Tourism Ghana Team proceeded to visit two orphanages, Ryvanz-Mia Childcare and Harethaven Children’s Home to honor the house mothers who took care of the children.
On the way to their first stop, they distributed food to needy children and adults on the street, and at each orphanage, the ladies shared specially prepared meals to the mothers and kids.
The team expressed appreciation to, the MP of Kpando, Lele Foods,PGees Catering, Endela,Max International, GTP,Darling Hair, Silver Hair Salon who styled the ladies’ hair, and Max Beauty who provided the makeup for making their initiative possible.
Entertainment
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
