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Slit and Kaba Festival set for May 1
Manye Horgbayo Korngo
The maiden edition of African print ‘Slit and Kaba Festival’ is set for Monday, May 1 at the Mariville Agblizaa-Spintex Road, Accra.
The event to be organised by Roots Africa and aimed at exhibiting the rich Ghanaian culture and identity with the Slit and Kaba theme, would see women dressed in the unique outfit combined with other traditional ornaments.
The Founder and President of Roots Africa, Mrs Deborah Kabutey-Djisah also known as Manye Horgbayo Korngo on social media, explained that she was inspired to organise the festival following a post on social media (tiktok) with women adorned in the symbolic slit and kaba attire.
“The kaba and slit attire is an important aspect of Ghanaian culture and represents the country’s identity. It is a symbol of the country’s rich cultural heritage and traditions. The attire is significant socially, economically, and culturally, she stated.
She added that, the purpose of hosting a Kaba and Slit festival for Ghanaians was to promote Ghanaian culture and fashion, celebrate Ghana’s heritage and provide a platform for stakeholders in the textile manufacturing and fashion industry to connect and collaborate.
The festival she said, would be sustained with subsequent events set for the first week in January every year include Ghanaians in the diaspora who would be in the country in December for the Christmas festivities.
Special Guests for the event included actor and politician Mr John Dumelo and Queen Naana Adiki Manyeyo Adi I, and Nana Tiaah Ampem Darkoa I.
She urged Ghanaians, especially women to troop to attend the programme and witness the rich display of Ghanaian culture.
BY MICHAEL D.ABAYATEYE
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Nineteen57 Events announces Black Stars Legacy Awards
Nineteen57 Events has announced the launch of an event aimed at celebrating Ghanaian, African, and diaspora achievements.
The event is a prestigious platform dedicated to honouring exceptional individuals and organizations contributing to the growth and success of the Ghanaian society, the African continent, and the African diaspora.
Since its inception as part of Rhythms on the Runway in 2019 during Ghana’s historic Year of Return celebration, the Black Star Legacy Awards has recognized remarkable achievements in creative arts, culture, and beyond.
It has always been a component of ‘Rhythms On Da Runway,’ however, the organisers have decided to stage it as an independent event this year.
This shift allows for an expanded focus, honouring excellence across various fields, including business, leadership, innovation, science, and humanitarian efforts.
This bold move aligns with the awards’ mission of celebrating the spirit of achievement and innovation that defines Ghana and connects it to the broader Pan-African and global community.
While specific event details, including categories and selection criteria, are still being finalised, the Black Star Legacy Awards promises to be an unforgettable experience that highlights the very best of Ghana, Africa, and the diaspora.
Esteemed icons from Ghana, Africa and the African Diay such as Obrafour, Ricci Osei, Hon. Lisa Hanna, Reggie Rockstone, Queen Asabea Cropper, Nene Agyemang, Agya Koo Nimo, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, Morgan Heritage, Stonebwoy, and Richard Mofe Damijo have been among the honorees, setting the stage for what has become a highly anticipated annual celebration of excellence.
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Zhikay Junior launches ‘The mind shift campaign’
Ghanaian award winning gospel blogger Isaac Nartey, popularly known as Zhikay Ike Junior, and his team have launched a campaign at Sap’s School in Teshie-Nungua, located in the Ledzokuku-Krowor Municipal Assembly in the Greater Accra region.
Themed ‘The mind shift campaign’, it was aimed to touch the lives of students by educating them on the use of social media and how it can impact lives.
Isaac Nartey, told The Spectator that the purpose of the campaign was to orient students in Ghana about social media and its impact.
Sharing photos from the campaign on Facebook, Zhikay also emphasised the importance of listening to children’s concerns, which include mental health, emotions, and societal acceptance.
“We must not consider children as just minors, they have genuine concerns that revolve around mental health, emotions, societal acceptance and others. We must create avenues for their voice to be heard,” He explained
The campaign included education, games, and entertainment. Some students received customized ‘Zhikay’ items as rewards for their hard work.
This initiative seems to be made a positive impact on the students.
‘The school tour will delve into the overview of social media and how it can be used to impact society positively,’ he added
Zhikay embarked on the tour with popular Ghanaian content creators such as “Freedom Official” and “Quecy Official.” Together, they created an educational and engaging atmosphere for the students.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
