MISS MALAIKA 2017: PEARL NYARKO MENSAH CROWNED WINNER

25-year-old student of the University of Ghana, Pearl Nyarko Mensah has successfully secured the coveted crown of the 2017 edition of Miss Malaika.

The event took place Saturday night at the national theater in Accra.

The competition had 10 young intelligent ladies with various skills and competences with the desire and goal of becoming the 15th Queen of the 2017 edition of Miss Malaika.

Putting up interesting performances and going through drills, the 10 promising young ladies exhibited their talents and leadership traits to win the coveted crown.

Pursuing an M.Phil. degree at the University of Ghana, Pearl proved herself outstanding among 9 other intelligent young ladies to claim the bragging rights of the 15th edition of Miss Malaika.

However, at the end of the exciting show, Helen Cudjoe Yevu was named 2nd runner up whilst Vanessa Xola Donkor also a student of the University of Ghana was 1st runner up.

22-year-old, Vannesa Xola Donkor also came tops ultimately winning besttalent of the 'Top 5 Pick for Best Talent' performances by the judges.

Patrons at the event were treated to some interesting performances from King Promise, Kidi, Adina and Ebony.

Judges on the night included John Dumelo, Naa Ashorkor, and Becca.

By: Listowell Acquaye | Credit: Ameyaw Debrah

FULL LIST OF RTP AWARD WINNERS

The 2017 edition of the RTP Awards that rewards outstanding radio and television personalities went down yesterday Saturday, October 28, at the Accra International Conference Centre.

Among the winners were media personalities TV3's Alfred Ocansey, Johnny Hughes, WIN Network's Nana Aba Anamoah, Yfm's Eddy Blay, Patrick Osei Agyemang (Country Man Songo), Kwasi Aboagye, Kwaku Sakyi Addo, Conscious Queen, among others, from respective media groups.

The award ceremony saw performances from sensational Ghanaian musicians Ebony, Patience Nyarko, Kurl Songx and Eboo.
Check the full list of awardees below:
Best Radio Personality – Brong Ahafo
Ama Korankye Adasoa – Classic FM
Best Radio Personality – Volta Region
Frank Foley – Heritage FM
Best Radio Personality – Central Region
Mani Kay – ATL FM
Best Radio Personality – Eastern Region
Eugene Akoti Bamfo – Agoo FM
Best Radio Personality – Western Region
Osei Kwesu Cassidy – Energy FM
Best Radio Personality – Ashanti Region
Kwame Tanko – Angel FM
Best Radio Personality – Greater Accra Region
Nana Yaw Sarfo – Vision 1 FM
Radio Morning Show Host of the Year
Ekuoba Gyasi – Atinka FM
Radio Mid-Morning Show Host of the Year
Mariam Osei Agyemang – 3 FM
Radio Late Afternoon Show Host of the Year
Giovani Caleb – Starr FM
TV Male Entertainment Show Host of the Year
Eddy Blay Jnr – eTV Ghana
RTP Personality of the Year
Nana Aba Anamoah – GhOne TV
Best Radio Personality – Northern Sector
Lydia – Radio Upper West
Radio Entertainment Talk Show Host of the Year
Akwasi Aboagye – Peace FM
Radio Reggae Show Host of the Year
Conscious Queen – Pink FM
Radio Gospel Show Host of the Year
Jeshurun Okyere – Live FM
Radio Dev’t Show Host of the Year
Johnny Hughes – 3 FM
Sports Show Host of the Year
Michael Darko (Summer) – Angel FM
Radio Talk Show Host of the Year
KABA – Asempa FM
Radio Newscaster of the Year (Local Language)
Kwadwo Dickson – Peace FM
Radio Newscaster of the Year (English Language)
Kwaku Obeng Agyei – Starr FM
Radio Female Presenter of the Year
Anita Erskine – Starr FM
Radio DJ of the Year
Mr Kaxtro – Ultimate FM
Radio Morning Show of the Year
Kokrokoo – Peace FM
Radio Sports Program of the Year
Angel Sports – Angel FM
Radio News Program of the Year
Peace News at 6pm – Peace FM
Radio Program of the Year
Starr Chat – Starr FM
Radio Station of the Year
Peace FM
TV Dev’t Show Host of the Year
Stacy Amoateng – Platinum Network
TV Female Newscaster of the Year
Nana Aba Anamoah – GhOne TV
TV Male Newscaster of the Year
Alfred Ocansey – TV3
TV Female Entertainment Show Host of the Year
Afia Schwarzenegger – Angel TV
TV Female Presenter of the Year
Nana Aba Anamoah – GhOne TV
TV Current Affair Show Host Of The Year
Kwaku Sakyi Addo – GhOne TV
TV Sports Show Host of the Year
Patrick Osei Agyemang (Country Man Songo) – Adom TV
TV Program of the Year
Adekye Nsroma – UTV
TV Sports Program of the Year
Fire For Fire – Adom TV
TV News Program of the Year
News 360 – TV3
TV Local Series of the Year
James Town Fisherman – TV3
TV Reality Show of the Year
Di Asa – Atinka TV
Digital TV Channel of the Year
Angel TV
TV Morning Show Host of the Year
Kafui Dey – GhOne TV
TV Program of the Year
Adekye Nsroma – UTV
Online Portal of the Year
peacefmonline.com
TV Entertainment Show of the Year
Rhythmz Live – GhOne TV
TV Station of the Year
GhOne TV
Media Group of the Year
EIB Network
Special Award: Charity Awards
Kokrokoo Charity Foundation
Akumaa Mama Zimbi Foundation
Honoraries of the Year
Osei Kwame Despite
Kwaku Oteng
Kennedy Agyapong
Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings

By: Listowell Acquaye | Amigocgh

FREE SHS PLACEMENT EXTENDED! -Dr. Opoku Prempeh

The ministry of education has release a notice assuring parents and guardians that no child qualified to be placed in a public senior high school will be left behind.

The Minister of Education, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh also hinted the deadline for accessing the internet to complete the computerized school selection placement(CSSPS) process has been extended to the end of September 2017.

*Challenge*

After the announcement and commencement of the free SHS initiative. A large number of parents have come out to testify that their wards have been admitted into various public senior high schools without paying a penny.

However, some parents and guardians have expressed worry concerning the posting process and accommodation for their wards.

In some parts of the central region, parents alleged students were admitted as day students and parents were told to rent an apartment in the towns since the dormitories were fully occupied.

The situation got some parents ranting on radio about the entire process.

Some head teachers that also did not observe the laid down procedures got fired. An incident that also gave cue to some social commentators and legal practitioners to start a discus, asking government to reconsider her decision and punishment.

On the other hand, the populace have sang songs congratulating the current NPP administration for a good work done. However, some leading members of the opposition NDC party have kicked against the initiative saying it won't last the test of time and would soon collapse.

*Timely Relief*

In the past, parents considered distance, region and type of schools they wanted their wards to go because it all depended on their income.

But today, accessing Senior High School education has been made free, so no matter the distance or region one's ward is posted to, they have no choice than to go claim the golden spot for their wards.

*Assurance*
 The current Education Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh is assuring all qualified children will receive placement.

 *Free SHS* is here but has it really come to stay?

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Story by: Listowell Acquaye(Chosen YesuBa)

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