Kwame Yogot Set to Perform at the 2024 Ekumfiman Awards

Kwame Yogot  (File Photo)

Ghanaian musician and rapper Kenneth Kyeremateng, widely known in the entertainment industry as Kwame Yogot, is gearing up for an electrifying performance at the 2nd edition of the Ekumfiman Awards. The event will take place on Friday, 6th September, 2024 at the Hon. K. T. Hammond Community Centre in Ekumfi Ekrawfo, Central Region at 8:00pm GMT. 

In an exclusive interview with MMC events, the oganisers of the awards, the “Biibi Besi” hitmaker hinted at a spectacular performance, urging his fans to attend in large numbers. Kwame Yogot, a 2022 VGMA nominee, has promised to energize the entire town with his dynamic stage presence. Known as “The Rap Comedian” for his unique rap style, he is set to deliver a memorable stage craft.

The Ekumfiman Awards aims to celebrate talents in the creative arts industry and recognize individuals and groups making significant strides and contributions in various fields, helping to elevate their works to the global stage. MMC Events, a group of young talents, is the brain behind the organization of this event. Their CEO, Theophilus Koomson, known as Mhogabi, has expressed confidence and optimism in the success of the show.

Mhogabi

Renowned Ghanaian Kumawood actor, Rev. Isaac Aidoo will be among the top celebrities attending the event.

While the 2nd edition of the Ekumfiman Awards is powered by Nana Kwesi Nyame II, the Adontsenhen of Ekumfi Ebuakwa, the event rests open to future collaborations and sponsorships.

By: Yusuf Ibrahim Dadzie 

Unrelenting Kwainoe Clears Overgrown Road Shoulders

Otabanadze Road

In an effort to improve safety and accessibility on the Essarkyir-Otabanadze stretch of road, Hon. Dr. Othniel Ekow Kwainoe has generously taken the initiative to clear overgrown vegetation and grade the road shoulders. This timely intervention is targeted at making the roads safer and more navigable for users and local communities.

The move has been received warmly by residents especially as it coincides with preparations for their Annual Akwambo festival which this year takes place from Sunday, 1st to Sunday, 8th September, 2024 with Essakyir whereas, Ekrawfo, Attakwaa and Otabanadze begins on Tuesday, 3rd to Sunday, 8th September, 2024. The festival, which means “path clearing,” is a significant event for many Fantes, a sect of the Akan tribe in Ghana.

Dr. Kwainoe, the NDC Parliamentary Candidate for the Ekumfi Constituency, is seeking the mandate of his constituents in the upcoming December 7, 2024 General Elections.

Residents expressed their appreciation for Dr. Kwainoe’s gesture, urging him to continue and requested him to address other pressing issues such as sanitation challenges.

Communities that benefitted from this exercise include, Essarkyir (his home community), Ekrawfo, Attakwaa and Otabanadze.

By: Yusuf Ibrahim Dadzie

Four Players Booked for European Trials

Players battle for ball

In a spectacular scouting football match between Ekumfi Royals and Kormantse Nkum FC on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at the Mankessim AstroTurf in the Central Region, four standout players have earned the opportunity to travel to Europe for trials.

These promising talents, all from Ekumfi Royals, will now take the next step in their football careers after their sterling performance impressed scouts. The event was organized under the auspices of Hon. Dr. Othniel Ekow Kwainoe, the NDC Parliamentary Candidate for the Ekumfi Constituency.

Scouts from Holland

Dutch lead scout, Reymond Veeboom, expressed satisfaction, commending both teams for their discipline and sportsmanship. He also congratulated Dr. Kwainoe for his efforts in organizing the event. With a remarkable career traversing over a decade, from 2010 to 2016, Veeboom served as the head of scouting and technical trainer for FC Twente in Germany. He later worked for the Dutch Football Association from 2016 to 2020, where he scouted talents in the youth premier league and served as head coach for the Holland U-14 team. From 2020 to 2023, Reymond Veeboom scouted for Ajax Amsterdam covering U-12 to U-23 teams in Germany and Holland. He also coached a female team in the Bundesliga. At present, he works as a freelance scout for various clubs worldwide, leveraging his far-reaching web in both men’s and women’s football.

This initiative is part of Dr. Ekow Kwainoe’s broader vision to support young talents in the constituency by providing them with avenues to exhibit their abilities. As he seeks the mandate of his constituents into Ghana’s Parliament, Dr. Kwainoe has also pledged to build a multipurpose sports complex to harness and develop local talents.

Further details, including the names of the successful players, will be announced in due course.

Dr. Kwainoe (far left) in a group photograph with scouts

By: Yusuf Ibrahim Dadzie