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The Consolidated Bank Ghana Ltd, has presented the CBG Financial Journalist of the Year award to Mr Maxwell Akalaare Adombila of the Graphic Communications Group at the 24th Ghana Journalists Association awards night in Accra. The winner of the category “Best Business, Finance and Economic Reporting Journalist of the year was rewarded with a special plaque. Speaking on the award, Deputy Managing Director of CBG in charge of Operations, Thairu Ndungu, said “The category, titled ‘CBG Financial Journalist of the Year’ aims to encourage and drive innovation within the financial sector”. Congratulating the 2018 Best Business, Finance and Economic Reporting Journalist Maxwell Akalaare Adombila, the Deputy Managing Director of CBG said, “Economic reporting plays a significant role in economic development and it is therefore important we find ways to encourage and strengthen Journalists’ contributions.

The Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) and SyPhics Studios, an innovative multimedia firm that specializes in events have launched the third edition of AfroFEST at the TMA office in Tema. AfroFest is a 7-day festival that seeks to unite with local stakeholders, celebrate and showcase the rich Ghanaian culture and put Tema and Ghana on the map of cultural excellence. Across the Diaspora and the world at large, Ghana has been known for its vibrancy through fashion, cuisine and music. AfroFest is a display of all the beauty that Ghana has to offer and above all, a platform to unite us and be proud of our African roots. The event will be organized by the Tema Metropolitan Assembly under the auspices of the Mayor (Metropolitan Chief Executive), Mr Felix Mensah Nii Anang-La and managed by SyPhics Studios Limited in collaboration with Renegades Africa, 4SYTE TV, and a consortium of young talented men with varied experiences in events management. Speaking at the event, The Tema

Highlife songstress and ‘All Night Long’ hit-maker Vanessa Nice has appreciated and acknowledged her music lovers and Ghanaians for recognizing her talent. According to the multi-talented singer, Ghanaians are gradually accepting her music which she sees as a sign of bigger things to come. Vanessa was on the Starr Drive show on Starr FM to promote her new single featuring Kuami Eugene. When asked about how 2019 has been for her she said “it’s all by grace, and I feel it’s a rightful time for me as well. Through everything that has evolved with my music I’ve come to a place I feel like I’m being recognized and accepted gradually in Ghana.” “Recently I had two nominations at the 4syte music video awards meaning by grace I’m being accepted and being recognized,” she added. On her she balances school and music she said “It’s quite tedious. But I just balance both of them. I have friends that update me and I catch up.”

UK Grime trailblazer Wiley was named as the latest headliner in the Fifth Wave of Performers for the Africa debut of Afro Nation. The “Boasty” rapper joins previously announced A-list stars; BurnaBoy, D’banj, Davido, Wizkid, 6LACK, Shatta Wale, Stonebowy and Alkaline. The 5th wave has artistes such as “Yes I Do” songstress, Becca, Nigeria’s Seyi Shay and the “Mad Over You” hit maker; Runtown. In addition, British rapper Sneakbo will be lighting up the shores of the Gold coast with his repertoire. Afro Nation the biggest urban music beach festival brand in the world will climax the “Year Of Return” celebrations in Accra with spectacular production and entertainment experience from over 30 acts during the 4 days. Festival tickets are still on sale at www.afronationghana.com for both general access and VIP. Day Passes for selected days are on sale at all First National Bank branches in Accra.

Julian Appiah known in showbiz as Julian Darksta, a Ghanaian-United Kingdom based Afro-beats and dancehall artiste whose music is  making a great impact  in the international Afro-beat and UK Afro swing scenes is one of the talented  artistes  who was billed to perform at the ‘Shake a leg with the stars’ on November 23, 2019. The event which was held at Timber Gardens 161 London RD, had other great talents based in UK and Ghana like; NGB,Charlie O, Larry Harry, Atumpan, Anda DaRida, Safo NP, K Rhymes, Shango, Taxman Waxy, Sonni Bali, Ephraim, Zafonic, Enoch Music, Vickz, MK, Ghanaboyz and a host of other great arts. Darksta, who doubles as a business man and recently released his fifth single dubbed, ‘Summer Time’ thrilled the fans with awesome performance. He performed ‘Talk talk’, ‘Anytime’, ‘Bad Ronaldo’,  and ‘ Summertime’ which was composed for all the party lovers who want to jam to some great tunes.  It was produced by K’Adu, and featured a great talent called Demzo.

 Deputy Managing Director of Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG), Thairu Ndungu has revealed that it is imperative for Ghana to take advantage of exports of goods and services since it contributes more than 35% of Ghana GDP. “Exports contribute more than 35% of our GDP and it is very critical to the stability of the Ghana Cedi, hence the urge to spearhead the discussion on how to develop initiatives and activities that offer collaborative support and partnership with exporters in Ghana. CBG is committed to facilitating National Development and the first step is to fervently support Small and Medium Enterprises in Ghana,” he said. Thairu Ndungu said this when speaking at an export forum which brought together various exporters, export facilitation institutions and stakeholders to explore opportunities in International trade, in a bid to improve Ghana’s Export Trade. The one-day Exporters Forum organised by CBG brought together representatives from the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Ghana

Ghanaian celebrities, Funny Face, Caroline and Serwaa Amihere have taken to social media to thank Pepsodent Ghana for transforming the life of a young boy called Christian Baah. Christian was suffering from a benign tumor known as Fibromyxoma, an aggressive condition that led to the swelling and deforming of his face. The condition made it impossible for little Christian to do simple every day activities like speaking, eating, smiling and even breathing. He became withdrawn as he could not socialize with children his own age. With no financial help coming in, the parents were desperate for a helping hand to save their son.  Pepsodent, through its #EverySmileMatters brand communication mandate decided to ease the pain of this little boy by paying the cost of his full surgery. The decision to cover the bill for the surgery is part of Pepsodent’s World Oral Health Day (WOHD) campaign which was marked earlier this year. The case was referred to Pepsodent by the Ghana Dental Association.

Shito, the word for pepper in Ga, a Ghanaian language from Accra, the capital Of Ghana, is widely used as the name for the hot black pepper sauce ubiquitous in Ghanaian cuisines, and Chaana Shito has come to complement and improve food taste. Currently in Ghana almost every house hold has their special procedure of preparing ‘Shito’, but at the end it is the taste that matters. According to  Chaana foods limited producers of Chaana shito, there are many brands of Shito ready to be sold, but for taste, affordability and health benefits, Chaana  Shito should be the choice. Whilst the word for pepper is different for each of the Ghanaian native languages, ‘shitor din’, commonly called ‘shito’, is serve with rice, Banku, Gari, Kenkey, yam, plantain and other local meals. Speaking to Chaana foods limited, producers of Chaana Shito’, their target audience are clients who yearn for hygienic, tasty, affordable and safe packaging.

Founders of 500horses, a strategy management and Identity Alliance Agency, will on Friday December 27, 2019 launch the ‘Touch Down festival’ in Accra, Ghana. According to founders of the agency, Yussuf Yanni, Ornella Poncia, and Mark Deku, the launch will be a day of celebration as influencers, tastemakers, the global community, and artists from all over the Diaspora will join to commemorate the Year of Return, four hundred years since the first slave ships left Ghana during the transatlantic slave trade. 500horses in partnership with TRACE TV will present a day of festivities, a summit dubbed, ‘Dreams of a Modern Africa’ at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel followed by a launch party later that evening at Plot7. In a release copied to us, the summit will include a series of panels exploring various topics including arts & entertainment in and around the continent, mental health in the global Black community, and the rise of the digital industry in Africa. The panel discussions will be

Ghana’s music heavyweights, Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, Medikal, Becca, Eno, Dj Vyrusky, and Eddy Blay are set to grace the stage alongside Cardi B at the first edition of the Livespot X Festival.  The impressive Ghanaian side is complemented by exciting Nigerian stars such as Patoranking , Tiwa Savage , Seyi Shay, and Darey. The festival is a first of its kind event which is a fusion of incredible live performances; music, impressive lighting, special acts, and immersive experiences, all rolled into one high-octane event which promises to deliver an unprecedented level of quality which Livespot360 is known for. Speaking on the line-up of music acts, the Chief Creative Director, Livespot360, Dare Art Alade, had this to say, “Ghanaians are known to enjoy great music and the last few years have seen the country become one of the major hubs for some great music events. We wanted to give fans a chance to meet the queen of hip-hop, but it would not be complete without our impres

Ticket sales for Afro Nation Ghana, Africa’s biggest urban music festival, to be hosted in Accra on the stunning Laboma beach from December 27-30th, continues at selected physical outlets and online.  Festival-goers are advised to take note of the following ticket categories for their entertainment packed festival experience. Day Split Tickets The Day-split ticket is one-day access to the main festival area designed purposely for individuals who would want to have a feel of the event on specific days only. Selling at GHS 150, the Day Split ticket can be purchased from any of the following six First National Bank branches across the host city Accra; Achimota Mall, Junction Mall, Accra Mall, Accra Financial Center, West Hills Mall, Tema Comm 11 (GIAAN Towers) and Makola. General Admission Tickets The standard general admission tickets gives festival- goers four-day access to the main area at the festival grounds and can be purchased only online on the Afro Nation Ghan

Fast-rising musician Dhamie has been confirmed to join Dancehall maestro Stonebwoy, hiplife sensation Quamina MP, Kelvyn Boy, Dope Nation, DJ Lord and Kasapa FM’s DJ Kobo to thrill fans at Live FM’s campus concert ‘campus dey pap’ Other musicians billed to perform at the Accra Technical University show include Guru, Mr Drew, S3fa and Timelezz. This edition of the weekly concert is dubbed “Skanka” as the ‘Ololo’ hit-maker Stonebwoy is the headline act. Dhamie has promised to excite patrons with sizzling performances of his two successful singles released this year ‘bless the boy’ and ‘awon boys’ featuring Kwesi Arthur. The artiste is currently working on his first E.P to be released early next year.

After two exciting editions, Ghana’s most refreshing Music Awards event 3Music Awards returns in March 2020. The third 3Music Awards will cement the scheme’s unique positioning in the entertainment space. Fresh from a board retreat at the Volta Hotel in Akosombo where new members were coopted and structural changes made, the stage is set for what is expected to be a grand celebration of Ghanaian music and talent. Leading the drive is the #PowerOf3 campaign, a marketing communication initiative that celebrates the third-year milestone of the event as well as asserts the three major strands that underpins its success and influence. Organizers 3Music Networks say #3MusicAwards20 will be executed to deliver an enhanced experience across three stands with a focus on THE MUSIC. THE FANS. THE IMPACT. The event they explain, seeks to reward creative arts excellence and social impact.

Events and Logistics Hub in collaboration with NMJ Ghana has launched the 2nd edition of the Gold Coast Excellence Awards (GCEA), which is scheduled to come off in March 2020. The GCEA is an award scheme created to honor the most outstanding achievements of professionals in their field. The awards scheme takes an extensive look at the most remarkable examples of expertise in Ghana, with categories that cover various sectors from Agriculture to Automobile. The GCEA’s core mission is to develop innovation and excellence in people and the industries in Ghana, to further their role in society. The event seeks to influence Ghanaian industries for great criterions as well as shed light on individuals and firms by celebrating them. The maiden edition was held on the 23rd of March, 2019 at the Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra, where over 40 individuals and companies in Ghana were honored. Over 2000 individuals and firms were also nominated in various categories.

Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC, Ghana’s only total beverage company has today launched another National Consumer Promotion that will see a guaranteed GHS 1.5 million worth of airtime given awayto consumers across the country for their continuous loyalty and support. Dubbed “Link Up”,the promo will reward consumers with instant airtime worth GHS5.00 which includes a bonus of Ghs2.50 airtime valid for 7 days, after buying any 3 of the selected drinks from the Guinness Ghana portfolio of beverages. The selected beverages are Guinness Foreign Extra Stout, Orijin and ABC Golden Lager Beer. Speaking at the launch, Samuel Dery, Marketing Manager, Stouts, Adult Premium and Non-Alcoholic Drinks (APNADS) and Ready-to-drink (RTD) for Guinness Ghana said: “Unforgettable nights start with a “Link Up”. Therefore, three of our key beverages have linked up to enable you “Link Up” with your squad. At Guinness Ghana, we want to make the life of our consumers more fun.

The 6th West Africa International Trade Show on Agriculture, Food Processing, Plastics, Printing and Packaging will be held on 10th to 12th December, 2019 at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). This year’s edition of agrofood and plastprintpack West Africa 2019 is all set for growth and will set a record by presenting seven country pavilions from China, Flanders/Belgium, Germany, Morocco, the Netherlands, Sri Lanka and Turkey. Organized by the German trade show specialist fairtrade Messe , the show will be complemented by a high-level conference program on the Food processing value chain, Finance and Packaging. The show is supported by strong institutions including AHK Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Ghana, DLG German Agricultural Society, Embassies of Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Turkey to Ghana, Flanders Investment and Trade, German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, Hortifresh by the Netherlands Gover

It will be a gathering of African and International music Intellects, professionals and enthusiasts at the annual Africa Music Business Summit (AMBS) organized as part of lined-up events in celebration of the 6th All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA slated for Friday, November 22, 2019 at the Fantasia Hall, Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, from 8:30a.m to 4:30p.m, where discussions on the music business in Africa will be brought to bare. Discussions will be centered around the topic ‘Music Business in Africa: Connecting Borderless Talents’ .  A cross-section of leading minds from around the world will connect and interact on global musical issues and topic of trends in the music and culture industry while creating a platform for engaging and networking in an atmosphere where potentials present in the African music industry and ways to harness its socio-economic gains is critically analysed. On the panel of discussion are some of Africa’s seasoned and accomplishe

Two year-old Christian Baah, now has smiles restored to face after undergoing surgery to remove a benign tumor from his mouth, which had swollen and deformed his face. The surgery was facilitated by the Pepsodent toothpaste brand. Hailing from Mankessim in the Central region, Christian had lived with the benign tumor since turning one. The condition made him unable to smile, often inflicting pain whenever he ate, spoke or breathed. Little Christian could also not socialize as a result of his condition. The surgery was performed by doctors of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital’s Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department in Accra. Pepsodent has a long standing relationship with the Ghana Dental Association (GDA), and as part of the brand’s sustainable living agenda, Pepsodent partnered the GDA to undertake this surgical operation. An elated mother, Salamatu Ansah, shared her joy with Pepsodent for restoring her son’s smile and bringing happiness to her family.

Africa Magic has announced that entries are now being accepted for the seventh edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). Entries open Wednesday, 13 November and close Friday, 13 December 2019. Following the announcement today, Managing Director, MultiChoice Ghana, Cecil Sunkwa Mills has urged film & television series producers in Ghana to submit entries. The AMVCAs were created to celebrate the contribution of African filmmakers, actors and technicians in the success of the continent’s film and television industry. Following in the successes of previous editions, preparations are now underway for the seventh edition scheduled for March 2020. Managing Director, MultiChoice Ghana, Cecil Sunkwa Mills, urged film producers and Production Houses in Ghana to submit entries for the 7th AMVCA’s. He added “in the last calendar year several Ghanaian productions have been showcased at various film festivals around the world receiving great reviews.

Ogilvy Africa has named Vikas Mehta as its new Chief Executive Officer. He takes over from Mathieu Plassard who is moving to Ogilvy South Africa in a new role. Until his appointment, Vikas was the CEO of Mullen Lintas, in India. He will take on this new role effective December 2019, said Bharat Thakrar, CEO of WPP-Scangroup which owns the Ogilvy Africa Agency Network. “Vikas has the right combination of leadership, people and technology skills to continue to scale Ogilvy Africa to even greater heights. This is something he has demonstrated extraordinarily well over the years as proven by his career track record of 15 years in various agency leadership roles across Asia-Pacific markets including Singapore and Vietnam,” said Thakrar. He said the agency has confidence in Vikas’s ability to be an outstanding, collaborative leader, and most importantly a remarkable brand partner for clients. A strategist by training, Vikas has experience spanning managing units across disciplines includi

The “Ghanaians Against Child Abuse (GACA)” campaign conceptualized by Ogilvy Ghana and executed in partnership with the Government of Ghana and UNICEF has been ranked at position 11 out of the top 40 global PR campaigns at the recently held SABRE Awards in Washington, USA. The campaign beat over 5,000 entries submitted globally to the prestigious SABRE Awards competition which identifies and rewards the best communication and PR campaigns. Regional Managing Director, Ogilvy Africa, Akua Owusu-Nartey said: “We are humbled yet proud. This award reflects our commitment to driving meaningful change through the work we do. The UNICEF campaign gave us an opportunity to empower communities with knowledge and begin to shape a new narrative - we appreciate this client immensely”. GACA is a social drive that seeks to eradicate the acceptance of any social and cultural practices that exploit children or have negative consequences on them. So far, a total of five million people have been engage

Celebrated actress, Yvonne Nelson’s YN Productions is set to release  a new movie titled, Fix Us. It will premiere at the Silverbird Cinemas at the Accra Mall on December 6 from 7pm. Directed by Pascal Amanfo, the movie stars some of Africa’s most influential actors including Yvonne Nelson, Yvonne Okoro, Prince David Osei, Michelle Attoh and Nigeria’s Mofe Duncan. The rest include, former Big Brother Naija housemate Tobi Bakre, Jessica Williams, Belinda Dzatta and Ivorian actress, Alexandra Amon. It also features Hajia4real and musician, Irene Logan who are starring in a movie for the first time. Fix Us tells the story three young ladies who take on a journey of faith and fate. When Naadie (Yvonne Nelson), Chioma (Yvonne Okoro) and Jaya (Alexandra Amon) run into each other at an audition, they are bound by their common dream to be movie stars and form a friendship that can hardly be broken.

American news-based pay television channel owned by AT&T's Warner Media, CNN, recently released a list of 19 places to visit in the world with Ghana ranked number 4 and described as one of the most peaceful countries in the world with some of the most diverse tourist attractions. In September 2018, Ghana's President, Nana Akufo-Addo, declared and formally launched the “Year of Return, Ghana 2019” for Africans in the Diaspora, giving fresh impetus to the quest to unite Africans on the continent with their brothers and sisters in the diaspora. The “Year of Return” celebration marks 400 years since the first enslaved Africans arrived in North America. After the announcement of this campaign, there has been a record rise in the number of people visiting Ghana including several high profiled persons. In an interaction with Tourism Entrepreneur and Marketing Communications expert, Ms. Cassandra Obiri, she highlighted the importance of the “Year of Return” which i