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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
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Redeemed Baptist Church congratulates trio
Three members of the Redeemed Baptist Church in Ogbojo – Emerita Professor Elizabeth Ardayfio-Schandorf, Mrs Florence Mangwe Hutchful and Mrs Comfort Owusu, were among 22 award recipients for their exceptional contribution to national development at the 10th Ghana Women of Excellence Awards ceremony held in Accra.
The trio were recognised for their exceptional performances in their respective field of endeavours.
Emerita Ardayfio-Schandorf is a seasoned geographer and Chairperson of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), Mrs Hutchful comes in as the first President of the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management, Ghana and Mrs Owusu as the Executive Director of the Association of Rural Banks (ARB) Ghana.
The awards, held on the eve of the International Women’s Day, is a component of Ghana’s observation of the Day which was under the theme ‘Empowering the Ghanaian woman for National Development.”
The clergy and congregation of the Redeemed Baptist Church says Ayekoo to the award winners.
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TGMA unveils nominees for 26th edition
Organisers of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) have unveiled nominations for the 26th edition of the awards.
A ceremony to unveil the awards held last Saturday at the Grand Arena was filled with shocks, surprises, and excitement.
The ultimate category, Artiste of the Year will see, Kweku Smoke, Joe Mettle, Team Eternity, King Promise, Black Sherif, King Paluta and reigning champion, Stonebwoy.
King Paluta, King Promise and Stonebwoy
Best New Artiste of the Year, a key category for the emerging talents to make a mark will feature Lali X Lola, Arathejay, Rap Fada, Beeztrap KOTM, and Kwesi Amewugah.
Lovers of gospel music will have a tough time choosing Empress Gifty, Joe Mettle, Team Eternity, Piesie Esther, Diana Hamilton or MOG Music as the Gospel Artiste of the Year.
Medikal, Sarkodie, King Paluta, Black Sherif, Kweku Smoke, Beeztrap and Amerado will battle it out for the Best Hiplife/Hip Hop Artiste of the Year crown.
A category which would generate controversy is the Best Rap Performance with a fierce contest between Sarkodie, Okyeame Kwame, Eno Barony, Lyrical Joe, Flowking Stone and Kweku Smoke.
There are other interesting categories like Highlife Song of the Year, Telecel Most Popular Song, Male and Female Vocalists of the Year among others up for grabs for the 26th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
The reigning Artiste of the Year, Stonebwoy was nominated in the same category again in addition to Album/EP of the Year – “Up and Running”, Best Reggae/Dancehall Song – “Psalm 23”, Best Music Video – “Jejereje”, Best Reggae Dancehall Artiste, International Collaboration of the Year – “Ekelebe” featuring OdumoduBlvck, “Jiggle And Whine” featuring Spice, and Most Popular Song – “Jejereje”.
This year’s edition of Ghana’s biggest music night comes off on May 3, 2025, at the Accra International
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
