Youths Bare Teeth At Chiefs

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In recent Facebook posts by multiple concerned citizens of Saltpond and Nkusukum, sighted by Shyn Media Gh (@shynmediagh), the youths of the Nkusukum Traditional Area are livid and worked up over the decision by their Chiefs to change the date of their annual Odambea festival. The festival, traditionally celebrated on the last Saturday of August, commemorates their migration from Techiman to their present-day settlement.

The irate youths are baffled by the Chiefs’ decision to move the festival from August to October, based on the explanation that government officials often fail to attend the festival or arrive late due to attending the Abeadze Traditional Area festival on the same weekend.

Expressing their disappointment with this move, they are demanding that the chiefs revert the festival date to its original schedule. They believe that the lack of publicity, youth consultation, and involvement in the organisation are contributing factors to the perceived neglect by government officials.

This uproar arises because, the new date does not align with ancestral and traditional considerations, potentially diluting the festival’s traditional essence and leading to lower patronage by locals and those in the diaspora.

Amidst these concerns, the youths have set 31st August, 2024 as the date to celebrate their version of the festival, pending the reversal of the official date.

By: Yusuf Ibrahim Dadzie

Ebo Quansah to Celebrate 50 Years in Media

Mr. Ebo Quansah 

Mr. Ebo Quansah, a renowned media practitioner, will celebrate 50 years in the media industry on Saturday, July 20, 2024 in his hometown of Ekumfi Ekrawfo, Central Region. This milestone coincides with his 75th birthday.

The Venerable Journalist has served in various capacities in the media space. He contributed to the Sports Writers’ Association of Ghana (SWAG) from 1973 until 2006, holding positions such as Deputy Secretary,  Vice President, Acting President and President. 

Having joined “The Ghanaian Times” newspaper in July 1974, Mr. Quansah is currently the General Manager of the “The Chronicle” newspaper where he has made significant contributions to Ghana’s media landscape. Recently, he urged the government to demand results from its appointees, criticising their complacency and lack of responsiveness to the public.

Born on July 17, 1949, Mr. Ebo Quansah will host a symposium themed, “Ebo Quansah at 75; Celebrating 50 Years in the Media” at the Hon. K.T.  Hammond Community Centre in Ekumfi Ekrawfo at 11:00am GMT. The event aims to inspire the younger generation and highlight his commitment to journalism. 

The celebration is expected to attract high-profile dignitaries and senior journalists across the country.  

By: Yusuf Ibrahim Dadzie

Mrs. Kwainoe Pledges Support for PWDs and Underprivileged in Ekumfi

Mrs. Eunice Kwainoe addressing attendees 

In celebration of International Wowen’s Day, Mrs. Eunice Nana Aba Smart Kwainoe, CEO of Legendary Capital Event, has committed to advocating for policies and initiatives that uplift women and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Ekumfi. She emphasised the importance of investing in education, healthcare, and economic opportunities to help these groups rise out of poverty and build better future for themselves and their families.

During the event, themed, “Count Her In; Inspire Inclusion,” Mrs. Kwainoe highlighted several solutions to the challenges faced by women and PWDs. She stressed the need to empower women in Ekumfi by investing in education and skills training, providing access to healthcare services that prioritise the needs of women and girls, and creating economic opportunities through entrepreneurship.

The event, organised by Nana Esi Ninsin VIII, Queen of Ekumfi Ekrawfo, aimed to celebrate heroines, girls and women with disabilities, mothers of children with special needs and women in rural communities.

Mrs. Kwainoe in a symbolic presentation of items 

Mrs. Kwainoe urged all to recommit themselves to the cause of gender equality and women empowerment, echoing the words of Malala Yousafzai; “We cannot all succeed when some of us are held back.” She called for collective action towards a more just and equitable world for women. 

In a show of her dedication and commitment to this cause, Mrs. Kwainoe donated wheelchairs, sanitary pads and exercise books to those in need.

By: Yusuf Ibrahim Dadzie