Entertainment
SDK wins Star Beer ‘Shine On’ influencer cooking contest

•SDK (middle) receiving his prize from the organisers
It was a night filled with excitement as some Ghanaian media personalities and influencers had an awesome time competing among themselves at the kitchen.
The event which was powered by Star Beer was dubbed “Shine On” brought together many influencers and media personalities to fraternise and compete.
The programme was set against the backdrop of live music, a talent show, cooking competition to celebrate the quality and refreshing Star beer.
At the end of the cooking contest, a Ghanaian comedian known in private life as Sadik Sulley, affectionately called SDK was adjudged winner after he prepared a delicious groundnut soup to the admiration of all.
For his prize, he took home GH¢2000 and other souvenirs from Star Beer.
He outwitted competitors, Karen Jacqueline and Bosslady who took the second and third places respectively.
The Brands Manager for Star Beer, Papa Kwaku Owusu Agyemang Osei, told The Spectator Agoro, that the reason behind the event was to bring together the media and influencers who have been their advocates over the years to experience the all-new Star Beer.
He said they started some activations last year and have since been on the road, adding that it was the time for the people of Accra to experience it.
“This soiree is a testament to Star Beer’s commitment to quality and innovation. We are thrilled to have shared our passion for brewing excellence with such esteemed guests and look forward to continuing to shine together,” he added.
The platform also served as a springboard for up-and-coming artistes and poets among others to exhibit their talents.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Maiden AshantiFest held on Easter

The AshantiFest, instituted to mark Easter in the Ashanti Region, was marked a lot of entertaining activities.
According to the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, the idea to stage a festival was conceived after a request from some youth at a clean-up exercise.
“The whole concept of the Ashanti Festival is to bring out our various sectors, showcase what we have as a region and see how best we will be able to promote inter-sectorial support for each other,” he said.
The festival, which kick-started on April 12, commenced with a clean-up exercise in all the Metropolitan, Municipal and Districts in the Ashanti Region.
A football game between sports presenters and Kumawood actors sparked excitement in the region, and a boxing night followed at the Parade Grounds of KNUST.
There was also a stage play featuring Kumawoood All Stars in ‘Kejetia vs Makola was a highlight , offering both entertainment and though provoking moments.
At the Food Fair and Bazaar held at the Kumasi Cultural Centre, a variety of indigenous Ashanti food was on display, attracting many patrons within the city.
It offered the stage for other cultures to promote their cuisine. The Ghanaian traditional fabrics and locally manufactured clothing featured prominently at the event grounds.
A Science and Technology Fair was also featured as part of the education activities.
A blood donation exercise featured alongside the health screening exercise, which was also opened to the public.
Among the celebrities that graced the occasion were The CEO of the National Film Authority ,Kafui Danku, Actress Nana Ama Mac Brown, Nana Hayford, Funny Face and Kweku Manu.
Others were Bukom Banku, Vivian Jill, Wayoosi, Oboy Siki, Oheneba Jude and Sumsum Ahuofe.
Source; Myjoyonline
Entertainment
Europe Edition of ‘The Journey” show is impacting lives- Abena Ghana

Ghanaian actress and television personality, Cecilia Gyase Konamah, known in showbiz as Abena Ghana, has disclosed that her Europe edition of ‘The Journey Show’ is impacting lives.
The new edition, which focused on Ghanaians in Belgium, started airing on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 11:30 a.m on Adom TV.
The Journey Show throws the spotlight on the stories of people who have had great life experiences worth sharing to motivate others.
Speaking to The Spectator, Abena Ghana said, she has received a lot of feedback within a short time the new edition started airing.
Abena Ghana further noted that these people are either living abroad or in Ghana preparing to relocate abroad.
“They told us the programme has educated, inspired and motivated them to succeed in their journey abroad. Others were of the view that if they had seen this earlier, their situations abroad would have changed for the better.” she added.
The brain behind the programme, Abena Ghana added that they encouraged her to keep sharing such experiences to serve as a guide to people in their journey of life.
The stories in the Europe edition range from how hard it was for them to travel outside the country, how some of them got their passports as citizens in Belgium and the hustle they went through to achieve all they have now.
“Special thanks goes to Adom TV for being with us all these years, also to all my sponsors on the show, Time Herbal Mixture, Medimafo Herbal Hospital, Givers Clean Care, Nyadua Herbal Mixture, Konamah entertainment and CEO Noks Tv Africa in Belgium for Making this season possible,” she added.
Abena Ghana also expressed appreciation to Queenie Shipping, Dennaac travel consult, Anniluv Shapewear, King Solomon Trading, Macdens electrical in Belgium who made this season possible.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme