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The Arts Legendary Wall of Fame Honours collaborates with GBC to honour Joe Lartey
• Mr. Hilton (second right) making a presentation to Mr. Joe Lartey (First left)
The Arts Legendary Wall of Fame Honours, founded by The Pan African Art Ambassador Prince Kojo-Hilton, has celebrated veteran sports broadcaster, Joe Lartey.
This is an initiative aimed at honouring outstanding Ghanaian heroes who have contributed immensely to the growth and development of Ghana’s cultural heritage, creative Arts and sciences.
The event which was held on January 9, 2023 at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) was aired live on Unique FM 95.7 and on GTV Breakfast Show.
In its third edition, it celebrated the 95 year-old living-legend, Mr. Joachim Awuley Lartey who is also known by the accolade, “Over To You Joe Lartey”.
The event, composed of a traditional “Sebrewa” tune performed by Abena Osei Korankye showered praises on the honouree.
It was followed by poetry recital by Makida El-Husseini which got Mr. Joe Lartey emotional and wooled him to uncontrollable tears.
The event, which also comprised the showcasing of the living legend’s awards and citations over the years, revealed his achievements and his undented service to the public.
The short ceremony was crowned with the unveiling of a monumental painting, made by the artist, Ambassador Prince Kojo-Hilton to honour Mr. Joachim Awuley Lartey, A.K.A “Over To You Joe Lartey”.
This monumental painting is now housed at GBC to celebrate the living legend and serve as a source of inspiration to this generation and generations to come.
Entertainment
Miss Ghana 2025 finalists unveiled
The talented 16 contestants have been unveiled at a grand ceremony held at the Tang Palace Hotel in Accra last Saturday.
These finalists made the cut following gruelling auditions in November 2024, where young women from across the country showcased their beauty, intelligence, and passion for service.
According to the organisers, the search is for a queen who exemplifies selflessness, intelligence, discipline, and dedication to societal service.
The contestants will go through calculated weekly tasks ahead of the highly anticipated grand finale on March 29, 2025.
Each contestant will now represent their respective regions as they compete for the prestigious Miss Ghana 2025 crown.
Organised by Exclusive Events Ghana and Miss Ghana Foundation, the Miss Ghana pageant is more than just a beauty competition.
As part of the modalities, the winner will not only represent Ghana on the global stage at Miss World but will also lead charitable initiatives under the Miss Ghana Foundation, focusing on supporting vulnerable communities.
The contestants expressed their readiness to prove their mettle in the competition for the ultimate.
This year’s pageant is being sponsored by Bullet TV and supported by Gold Presence, Tang Palace Hotel, Belaqua, Bel Beverages Ghana, Pippa’s Health Centre, Central Hotel, Accra, Airport Women’s Hospital, Renault Ghana, and Premium Motors Limited.
The rest include Dainess Chefs School, Eye360security, Hottees Ghana, Dyeweb fabrics, BELLE cosmetics, Akagres bakery, Blaq travels and Kingdom Books & Stationery among others.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Felicia Boadu releases ‘Adom Wura’
Ghanaian gospel musician and philanthropist, Felicia Boadu, has released her new single titled ‘Adom Wura’ a powerful message to the world.
This inspiring gospel song is a beautifully curated blend of traditional African rhythms and contemporary gospel sounds, crafted to appreciate, adore, and honour God as the ultimate source of grace.
With her unique voice and distinctive style, Felicia delivers music that uplifts and deeply resonates with her audience.
As a rising figure in contemporary gospel music, she aims to capture the hearts and souls of all who listen to her songs.
Backed by Supreme Media Solutions, Felicia is poised to reach new heights in her music career.
Her latest single Adom Wura, which translates to Conveyor of Grace, was produced by Dan Bassey.
