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She Triumph Conference 2024: The Omanye Royal Kingdom seed fund sponsorship
The second edition of the SHE TRIUMPH Conference, held on September 28 at the prestigious Adae Kese Hall of La-Palm Royal Beach Hotel, was an extraordinary celebration of resilience and determination among today’s women.
Building on the success of its inaugural event, this year’s conference brought together inspiring speakers, dedicated participants, and a community united in the mission to empower women.
Hosted by the esteemed Mrs. Deborah Borketey-Tackie, affectionately known as DebbyQueen.
The conference featured a remarkable lineup of speakers who shared their invaluable insights under the theme: “The Resilience and Determination of Womanhood.” Attendees were treated to empowering sessions that celebrated the achievements of women and fostered discussions on overcoming challenges.
A highlight of the conference was the Creative Woman Hub initiative, which was launched last year to equip women with essential skills. We are thrilled to announce that our graduates have excelled in their respective fields, thanks to the unwavering support of our dedicated sponsors.
In a competitive business pitch, (Akorfa Lawson) emerged as the winner, receiving a seed fund of GH₵10,000 to kick-start her business. The first runner-up was awarded GH₵5,000, along with vital equipment from the Omanye Royal Executives to aid her business setup, while the second runner-up received essential materials to support her entrepreneurial journey.
The conference also witnessed the unveiling of the Triumph Women Awards which seeks to honor women who are making impact in society and helping shape and transform lives in various sectors in the country.
As part of the initiative, 10 outstanding women received the noble award in different categories. The organisers of this award will roll out a road map for nomination in 2025 during the third edition of the She Triumph Conference.
“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors, including HM Life Mixture, and our cherished brands such as Frytol & Alife Soap, Bel Aqua & Bel Beverages, La-Palm Royal Beach Hotel, and many more. Their generous support played a crucial role in making the conference a resounding success. Special recognition goes to Dr. Emmanuel Bortey Borketey, CEO of HM Life Mixture, for his commitment to empowering women and driving positive change in society,” the organisers added.
The conference featured distinguished speakers, including Rev. Mrs. Josephine Pearl Fosu-Kwakye, who inspired attendees with her profound insights. Keynote speakers such as Ms. Doris Kwekwor Adjei, Ms. Adiza Ibrahim, Ms. Nancy Assor Asiedu-Amrado, and Ms. Gifty Boatemaa Annan shared their experiences, leaving attendees enlightened and motivated.
“We were honored to welcome Her Royal Majesty Queen Vickylextar, representing the Omanye Royal Kingdom as our special guest of honor and her entourage who came all the way from Canada. During the event, Queen Vickylextar knighted Mrs. Deborah Borketey-Tackie with the title “Lady Deborah,” in recognition of her exceptional contributions, with the support of the Omanye Royal Executive Council,” they added.
Attendees were also treated to numerous surprises and giveaways, generously sponsored by Homeland Ghana through the support of Mrs. Adiza Ibrahim.
The SHE Triumph Conference 2024 was not just an event; it was a movement towards greater gender equality and empowerment.
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Accra Polo Club, South African Tourism hold 68th Independence Cup
To commemorate Ghana’s Independence Day, the Accra Polo Club in partnership with South African Tourism organised 68th Independence Cup.
The event held last Saturday brought together Ghanaians and South Africans for a memorable experience.
It highlighted a celebration of premium lifestyle, culture and a showcasing of brotherly competition between South Africa and Ghana.
The event saw Ghana’s Accra Polo Club secure a reverberating 9-1 victory over South Africa’s Sparta Polo Club.
Speaking at the ceremony,Acting South African High Commissioner to Ghana, Thando Dalamba, commended the organising team for putting up a superb event.
According to him, South Africa Tourism together with the Accra Polo Club over the years have ensured an event of this nature to bring about cohesion and strengthen the bilateral relationship.
He emphasised the strong affinity Ghanaians have for South Africa, reinforcing why they continued to visit in large numbers.
The South African team’s participation in the polo tournament was a strategic move to deepen the sporting and cultural ties between the two nations while subtly promoting travel to South Africa.
The joy was made complete with good food, music, and an immersive South African experience.
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Heritage Month Ghana trends
Since the institution of the Heritage Month celebration in Ghana, it has offered citizens opportunities of a lifetime to learn about their cultures and lifestyles.
Ghana’s version is observed in the month of March, coinciding with the country’s Independence Day celebrations on March 6.
Show host, George Sappor in full
regalia as a traditional leader
outfit to mark Independence Day and
Heritage Month. She usually does it with
husband and best friend, Kofi Aduonum
but in his absence, she maintained the
poise to attract the atte
Heritage Month features festivals, food fairs, arts, crafts, and music events to highlight the economic and social value of preserving national heritage.
Though a brainchild of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), the celebration has been driven to greater heights by local media with the organisation of several events to create the needed euphoria.
at Original TV gave
culture a touch of ‘old
school’ in her presentation
last Tuesday to wow
her audience as part of
the station’s Heritage
Month celebration
Among the events are the Heritage Caravan and Back To Your Village Food Bazaar powered by Accra-based Citi FM and Citi TV, Wear Ghana Festival and the Gɔbɛ festival powered by 3News.
The Heritage Caravan is a road trip which takes patrons across more than half of Ghana’s regions to offer a distinctive road trip that allows participants to explore the various regions of Ghana, providing an up-close encounter with the country’s historical and cultural heritage.
In addition to these roles played by the media, news anchors and other presenters appear on screens immaculately garbed in locally made outfits, bringing out the beauty of our traditions.
Today, The Spectator newspaper selected a few of the media personalities that are working to give the celebration a global dimension to project the country.
By Andrew Nortey
