The Miss Natural Beauty Ghana pageant has been launched in Accra over the weekend with the aim to promote self-love, health and celebration of nature among women.

It is organised by Kente Business Journal, a media company based in Ghana and Seattle with the first event launched in 2023.

Pageant Director Madam Grace Ay­ishetu Hamidu-Musa said Miss Natural Beauty Africa was a competition that meant to challenge women, especially of African descent, to accept them­selves to accept their natural being as they are.

Looking ahead, Ms. Musa shared the broader vision, “Our vision is to expand to all African countries and also include Africans living in the diaspora. We’re looking to a future where we can hold Miss Natural Beau­ty Nigeria, Miss Natural Beauty Kenya, Miss Natural Beauty South Africa, and many more. We believe that when you educate a woman, you educate a nation,”she explained

Aside the 2025 launch, organisers also unveiled the Miss Natural Beauty Africa magazine, a new platform that will share inspiring stories, beauty tips, and content around natural living and wellness.

Registration for the 2025 edition opened on May 30 and will close on July 31. Auditions will take place in August, and the main event will run through to December.

The grand finale is scheduled for December 28, aligning with Ghana’s “December in GH” season, which draws visitors from around the world.

 2024 Miss Tourism Ghana, Law­rencia Ama Yeboah, thrilled the world with breathtaking performances at the recently con­cluded Miss Orient Tourism Global pageant in Malaysia.

Her mind-blowing performance earned her the 2nd runner-up slot and other accolades at Miss Orient Tourism.

Miss Orient Tourism Global is a beauty pageant focused on promoting tourism and celebrating global unity and cultural diversity.

Speaking to The Spectator after the event, Miss Tourism 2024, Lawrencia Ama Yeboah said, it is a dream come true and honour to represent her beloved Ghana on a global stage.

She said, from “May 18 to 24, I immersed myself in the vibrant culture of Malaysia for the Miss Orient Tourism Global pageant, and I’m thrilled to share that I’ve returned home as the Second Run­ner-Up. It was an absolute dream come true, and I couldn’t be prouder of what we, as Ghana, achieved.

According to her, the week was a whirlwind of unforgettable moments,ad­ding that they kicked things off with glamorous evening gown and swimwear photoshoots, which were her first real taste of the international spotlight.

“However,it was during the National Costume competition that my heart truly swelled with pride. I poured my soul into showcasing Ghana’s rich heritage, and standing there in our beauti­ful traditional attire, I was abso­lutely ecstatic to be named the First Runner-Up for Best National Costume.It felt like a win for ev­ery Ghanaian, a testament to our incredible artistry,” she revealed.

Recounting how her experience commenced, she told the paper “Our journey took us from the historical charm of Melaka to the bustling energy of Kuala Lumpur, where we settled into the luxuri­ous Royal Chulan Damansara. The excitement continued at the KL Gateway Mall, where subsidiary awards were presented. I was gen­uinely humbled and delighted to be awarded Miss Crowning Glory.”

The grand finale on May 23,2025 was electrifying considering the fierce competition, however, Miss Tourism Ghana became overjoyed to win another sash as the Sec­ond Runner-Up Miss Photogenic, proving that Ghana’s beauty truly shines.

Excitement reached its crescen­do when she was called again as the overall Second Runner-Up of Miss Orient Tourism Global.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Miss Tourism Gha­na Organisation, Mrs. Delphine Brew-Hammond, expressed appre­ciation to GTP, Tang Palace Hotel, NASCO, Kaya Tours, Lush Hair, and Max Beauty, among others, for helping project Ghana’s cultur­al heritage on the international stage.

 Veteran actor, Fred Amugi, has urged his fellow men to learn how to cook and not rely on women.

According to him, if most men were able to cook, this with ease, no woman can starve men.

He made this bold statement on GTV’s Breakfast Show, where he revealed that his signature dish is okro stew, which he uniquely prepares using coconut oil instead of the traditional palm oil.

‘The okro stew was often served with rice, highlighting his versatility in pairing dishes’.

He stated that his passion for cooking dates back to his childhood. He began cooking at the age of 9, when his mother would assign him cooking duties for specific weeks.

On other days, she would have him observe while she cooks, teaching him valuable skills.

Mr Amugi’s expertise extends beyond okro stew; he revealed he can also pound and turn fufu independently, showcasing his proficiency in the traditional Ghanaian cuisine.

Amugi further recounted how his father would often tell him what the girls could do, he should be able to do too and that he said has helped him.