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Savannah Region to host Miss Tourism Ghana 2021 contestants
The newly created Savannah Region would this year, host contestants of Miss Tourism Ghana pageant.
This was revealed by the organisers of the beauty pageant aimed at promoting and marketing the tourism potentials of Ghana to the rest of the world.
Speaking at the event to launch this year’s edition at Tang Palace hotel in Accra, the Director of Operations, Mrs Delphine Brew-Hammond said, 12 years ago they took a bold step to organise Miss Tourism Ghana.
She said, looking back the decision was commendable, because, it had promoted tourism, for this reason, she expressed her appreciation to everyone who had supported them from the outset.
According to her, though the journey had not been smooth, they had represented Ghana well on other big international stages, won awards and marketed Ghana.
“Every year we focus on a region, this year, our focus is on Savannah and the Regional Minister is here to support us.We are coming in full force to experience the culture of the people of Savannah,” she said.
She revealed that, the contestants who would be selected through audition, would tour the region to unravel the tourism potentials and project it to the world.
Receiving the baton to host the contestants of this year, the Regional Minister, Saeed Muhazu Jibril, expressed his appreciation for the gesture.
According to him, the selection of Savannah Region to host the Miss Tourism Contestants of this year was in order, because the region was endowed with amazing tourist sites which needed the right exposure for others to see.
Mr.Muhazu Jibril promised them of an unforgettable experience when the contestants came to the Savanah region as planned.
Currently, the organisers have begun the search for the 16 contestants through an audition under the theme, “Promoting Ghana’s Tourism Destination, Cultural and Natural Resources.”
The auditions are scheduled for May 9, at Kpando, May 22, Kumasi, Tamale, Bolgatanga, Wa, May 29 for Central and Western Regions.
The audition for potential contestants in the Greater Accra Region is slated for June 5.
The final, which is the main event is expected to take place on August 27, 2021, at the National Theatre in Accra, where the winner would take home a saloon car among other souvenirs and represent Ghana on the International Stage.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Von Sinu releases debut single ‘Thank You’
Von Sinu, an upcoming gospel musician, has released her debut single titled ‘Thank You’ which is gaining popularity on the airwaves and streaming platforms.
‘Thank you’ seeks to appreciate God for his goodness and faithfulness in her life.
In an interview with The Spectator in Accra, Von, who is also a fashion designer said “looking back at my life and what God has told me about myself, I was grateful.
She said she had to record it and later sent it to a friend who has been very instrumental in her being a gospel singer.
She said though there were other songs written and recorded, she thought it was prudent to release ‘Thank you’ as the Bible urges believers to give thanks in Psalm 92:1-2: “It is good to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing praises to Your name”
The song is available on all digital platforms including Youtube, Spotify, Apple music Deezer and Tidal.
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
Entertainment
Empress Gifty donates GH₵10,000 to Aburi Girls final year students
Ghanaian gospel music dynamo, Empress Gifty, has donated GH₵10,000 to the final year students of the Aburi Girls Senior High School.
She made the donation on Sunday when she performed at the Annual Thanksgiving ceremony held by the 1999 and other year groups.
It was to honour the memory of her late mother, Evangelist Agnes Aba Annan.
She also promised to stage a free worship concert for the final year students before they write their final examination.
“Before you write your final exams, call me, I will come with my band, and colleagues to play a free worship show for you,” she said.
Empress Gifty also prayed for them and wished the final-year students success in their impending examination.
The gospel heavyweight thrilled the gathering with some extraordinary display of soul-inspiring songs from her repertoire.
Her current song, ‘Watch Me,’ got the atmosphere charged with everyone in the auditorium making a bold prophetic declaration with the lyrics of the song during her performance
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
