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Ram Media partners Andamfopa to host Talent Quest Show
Mr. Augustine Mark , CEO of Ram Media Concepts
Ram Media Concepts, an international event organiser/management and media content production company, has partnered with France-based Adamfopa Media Paris to co-host the maiden edition of the Adamfopa Talent Quest Show in Paris this year.
The partnership follows a meeting in Paris between two organisations on May 14, 2024 concluding to host the final event the Adamfopa Talent Quest Show in Paris in September 2024.
The Adamfopa Talent Quest Show is a celebration of music, dance, creative skills, arts and unearthing the untapped skills of young Ghanaian artistes and Africans living in France and by extension Europe.
The aim of the talent show under the theme “Unveiling Ghana Experience” is to provide a platform for Ghanaian youth in Europe to exhibit their creative skills and talents.
It will focus on various aspects of entertainment including music, dance, acting, comedy, rap, acrobatics and any hidden creative talents.
Adamfopa Media Paris, a Ghanaian media content broadcaster based in Paris – France, originators of the show seek to use the Talent Quest Show to introduce Ghanaian arts, music, traditions and cultures to Ghanaian children born in Europe.
The aim is to connect them to their roots, encourage them to inculcate Ghanaian traditions, social and economic life in their creative skills as well as to promote the country in all their endeavours.
CEO of Ram Media Concepts, Mr. Augustine Mark revealed that launch of the Talent Quest show takes place on July 6, 2024 in Paris, whilst the main event is set for September 21 and 22, 2024 also in Paris, France.
He said the winners of the selected categories of the talent show would have the opportunity to be mentored by some selected Ghanaian celebrities and also have the chance to perform with them live on stage.
When contacted, General Manager of Adamfopa Media Paris, Yaw Bannor Asamoah confirmed the collaboration between RAM Media Concepts and his media organisation.
He said winners of the Adamfopa Talent Quest Show will also have the opportunity to showcase their talents on major entertainment platforms and tour some major European countries for holidays, whilst learning new skills, creating positive networking with like-minded people and experiencing different cultures and traditions.
He revealed that the Grand finale of the Adamfopa Talent Quest Show will be laced with a Ghanaian musical concert dubbed “Unveiling the Ghanaian Experience Concert” with Samini as the headline amongst other great artistes.
As originators of the concept, the Paris-based media organisation will therefore be responsible for all the local organisation and auditions hosting the event whilst RAM Media Concepts will be responsible for providing artistes and resources persons to help in the contestants selection process, logistics and strategic planning of the event in Paris.
The main event is expected to attract celebrated acts such as Samini, Abrewa Nana, Pinky Pecks and afro dance acts Allo Danny and Endurance amongst others.
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GEXIM deepens relations with US EXIM Bank
A management team of the Ghana Export – Import Bank (GEXIM) led by the Acting Chief Executive, Sylvester Mensah met with the leadership of the Export–Import Bank of the United States (US EXIM) on Wednesday April 23, 2025 in Washington DC, United States of America.
The Acting President and Chairman of US EXIM, Mr. James C. Cruse and Vice President, International Relations, Ms. Isabel Galdiz received the GEXIM delegation, which included Deputy CEO for Banking, Mr. Moses Klu Mensah and Head of International Cooperation, Mr. Jonathan Christopher Koney at the headquarters of US EXIM.
The meeting offered the GEXIM team the opportunity to share the strategic direction of the Bank in line with the resetting agenda of the President of the Republic, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama for the repositioning of the Ghanaian economy into an export-led one by providing the requisite investment to Ghanaian businesses.
Mr. James C. Cruse expressed US EXIM’s eagerness to deepen its existing relations with GEXIM and proposed the signing of a new Cooperative Framework Agreement following the expiration of a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2019 to utilize US EXIM’s medium term loan guarantees to procure machinery by GEXIM for qualified Ghanaian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).
Mr.Sylvester Mensah thanked the Acting President and Chairman of US EXIM for hosting the GEXIM delegation and reaffirmed the Ghanaian government’s commitment to strengthening trade and investment between Ghana and its global partners for economic transformation of Ghana with GEXIM playing a pivotal role.
The two teams will be meeting on the sidelines of the 2025 US EXIM Annual Conference on 29th and April 30, 2025 to explore possible areas of collaboration and matching Ghanaian businesses to American companies. The meeting ended with an exchange of gifts.
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Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation –Pres.Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over the misuse of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) for personal financial gain by individuals in leadership positions.
Speaking during a meeting with Chief Executives of specified entities under the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA) on Thursday, March 13, the President directly attributed the dire state of SOEs to their leadership, accusing chief executives, management teams, and governing boards of prioritising personal enrichment over organisational efficiency.
He pointed to bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures as factors draining public funds while SOEs continue to rely on government bailouts.
“Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation by appointees. The chief executives, management, and boards of these enterprises are responsible for this situation. Some SOEs have become perennial loss-makers, draining public funds with bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures while relying on government bailouts as if entitled to them. Many of these entities are at their lowest point in the entire history of the Fourth Republic,” he said.
President Mahama further noted that many SOEs have been plagued by inefficiencies, corruption, and mismanagement, leading to consistent financial losses. He cited the 2023 State Ownership Report by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), which highlighted systemic inefficiencies and wasteful expenditures within these entities.
He therefore reaffirmed his commitment to reforming under-performing SOEs and ensuring they serve national interests.
He warned that loss-making SOEs will no longer be tolerated and will either be merged, privatised, or closed.
“I will assess you based on your performance. If you do not align with the pace of the reset agenda, you may be asked to step aside. If that adds to the horror movie, so be it,” he added.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
