Entertainment
OA Pay Honoured with the Emerging Fintech Startup of the Year Award at the Ghana Innovation and Startup Awards
The 2nd edition of Ghana Startup Week, held on December 15, an annual event celebrating entrepreneurship and innovation, showcased the remarkable achievements of top players driving Ghana’s startup ecosystem.
The two-day event, dedicated to propelling the growth of startups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), youth, and women entrepreneurs, aimed at identifying vital sectors driving investment, fostering continental trade, and promoting sustainable economic growth in Ghana.
The culmination of this impactful initiative was the Ghana Startup Ecosystem Summit from Wednesday, December 13 to Thursday December 14, followed by an Awards Night on Friday.
Nominated for both Fintech Startup of the Year and with our CEO, Tracey Abiola, in contention for Female Founder of the Year, amongst the other 99 outstanding startups.
OA Pay emerged victorious for a distinct category than it was nominated for and was lauded for its commitment to revolutionising remittance services and fostering financial empowerment across borders as the ‘Emerging Fintech Startup of the Year’ at the prestigious Ghana Innovation and Startup Awards.
Most popularly identified as a one-stop home-grown money remittance platform empowering the African diaspora, OA Pay’s groundbreaking contributions to financial inclusivity and dedication towards innovation within the fintech landscape in Ghana was celebrated and recognised at the award night.
“We are immensely honoured to triumph as the Emerging Fintech Startup of the Year at the Ghana Innovation and Startup Awards, Ghana Startup Week,” remarked Tracey Abiola, CEO of OA Pay. “This award validates our dedication to transforming the remittance landscape and ensuring financial accessibility for the African Diaspora. We extend our gratitude to the Ghana Innovation and Startup Awards for acknowledging our efforts.”
OA Pay has been at the forefront of revolutionising financial services by offering secure, no-fee transfers with the highest exchange rates and convenient remittance solutions tailored to the needs of the African diaspora in the United Kingdom and the United States. This award stands as a testament to OA Pay’s unwavering commitment to leveraging technology for the betterment of financial inclusivity, no matter where you are.
The recognition received at the Ghana Innovation and Startup Awards reinforces OA Pay’s position as a trailblazer in the fintech industry. It underscores the company’s continuous strides towards providing innovative and accessible financial solutions that empower communities and facilitate economic growth.
As OA Pay continues its journey of innovation and service excellence, the company remains committed to pioneering cutting-edge solutions that enhance the financial landscape by entering new markets and expanding its reach to empower the African diaspora worldwide.
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Entertainment
Miss Ghana 2025 finalists unveiled
The talented 16 contestants have been unveiled at a grand ceremony held at the Tang Palace Hotel in Accra last Saturday.
These finalists made the cut following gruelling auditions in November 2024, where young women from across the country showcased their beauty, intelligence, and passion for service.
According to the organisers, the search is for a queen who exemplifies selflessness, intelligence, discipline, and dedication to societal service.
The contestants will go through calculated weekly tasks ahead of the highly anticipated grand finale on March 29, 2025.
Each contestant will now represent their respective regions as they compete for the prestigious Miss Ghana 2025 crown.
Organised by Exclusive Events Ghana and Miss Ghana Foundation, the Miss Ghana pageant is more than just a beauty competition.
As part of the modalities, the winner will not only represent Ghana on the global stage at Miss World but will also lead charitable initiatives under the Miss Ghana Foundation, focusing on supporting vulnerable communities.
The contestants expressed their readiness to prove their mettle in the competition for the ultimate.
This year’s pageant is being sponsored by Bullet TV and supported by Gold Presence, Tang Palace Hotel, Belaqua, Bel Beverages Ghana, Pippa’s Health Centre, Central Hotel, Accra, Airport Women’s Hospital, Renault Ghana, and Premium Motors Limited.
The rest include Dainess Chefs School, Eye360security, Hottees Ghana, Dyeweb fabrics, BELLE cosmetics, Akagres bakery, Blaq travels and Kingdom Books & Stationery among others.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Felicia Boadu releases ‘Adom Wura’
Ghanaian gospel musician and philanthropist, Felicia Boadu, has released her new single titled ‘Adom Wura’ a powerful message to the world.
This inspiring gospel song is a beautifully curated blend of traditional African rhythms and contemporary gospel sounds, crafted to appreciate, adore, and honour God as the ultimate source of grace.
With her unique voice and distinctive style, Felicia delivers music that uplifts and deeply resonates with her audience.
As a rising figure in contemporary gospel music, she aims to capture the hearts and souls of all who listen to her songs.
Backed by Supreme Media Solutions, Felicia is poised to reach new heights in her music career.
Her latest single Adom Wura, which translates to Conveyor of Grace, was produced by Dan Bassey.
