JUTTA Ama Pokuah Addo, a Law student at the Univer­sity of Profession­al Studies, Accra (UPSA) was crowned the winner of the Miss Ghana 2025 edition held over the weekend at the Avenue Event Centre in Accra.

The first run­ner-up was Maud Anti Oduro, while Melissa A-Mon­tah, placed third.

The national event brought together young women from each of Gha­na’s regions, all vying for the presti­gious title.

Jutta, representing the Central Region, beat the other contestants after weeks of intense competition.

The feat grants her the opportunity to represent Ghana at the 72nd Miss World Festival, to be held in Telangana, India, on May 7-31.

Miss Jutta Addo, who also won awards for Miss Photogenic and Miss Social Media/Voting, charmed the judges and audience with her eloquence, grace, and dedication to her advocacy.

As the new Miss Ghana, she will embark on a year of service, ambassadorial duties, and preparation for the Miss World competition which takes place in India.

The contestants were judged not only on beauty but also on their intelli­gence, public speaking skills, and commitment to social causes.

The finale was a glam­orous occasion, graced by personalities such as Gha­naian musician Okyeame Kwame, who delivered a lively performance that had the audience on their feet with his great hits. Song­stress Lucya, Acoustic Frey and DJ Ryna also serenad­ed the crowd with their soulful melodies, adding to the night’s unforgettable moments.

The night also celebrated other outstanding contes­tants with special awards, including Most Beautiful Skin – Miss Maud Anti Oduro; Miss Fitness – Miss Em­manuella Kudjordji; Most Disciplined – Miss Priscilla Nutornutsi; Miss Congeni­ality – Miss Melissa Mintah and Miss Talent – Miss Stella Saka.

Others include Miss Eloquence – Miss Theresa Weyerane; Miss Beauty With a Purpose (BWAP) went to four contestants as they touched the hearts of many with their projects.

They are Miss Melissa Mintah, Miss Jutta Addo, Miss Naa Ayeley Hammond and Miss Nana Adjoa and Miss Top Model, Emmanuella Kudjordji.

For 68 years, Miss Ghana has produced outstanding ambassadors who champion social causes and represent Ghana on global stages.

Miss Ghana was found­ed by Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first president and 68 years on, celebrated beauty, intelli­gence, and the impactful legacy of Ghana’s most iconic pageant.

 By Linda Abrefi Wadie

 Veteran Ghanaian actor, Mikki Osei Berkoe, affectionately called Master Richard, has pledged his dedication to saving the ailing Ghana Actors’ Guild.

Ghana Actors Guild, over the years, has been inactive in performing its role due to disunity and conflict within the group.

From the days of the late Nii Odoi Mensah, Reverend Eddie Coffie, to Sammy Fiscian, the guild has not been in the best of shape.

After the death of Reverend Eddie Coffie in 2016, Samuel Fiscian was elected President, but after assuming office, the Guild has been involved in an endless legal battle.

All of these things are happening at the expense of the Ghanaian movie industry, whereas in other jurisdictions, the guilds ensure fair wages, legal support, workshops, royalty collection, welfare systems among others.

Against this backdrop, Mikki Osei Berkoe believes it is time for someone to rise to the occasion and bring the various factions together.

He is of the view that this would put the guild in shape for them to deliver on their mandate.

Speaking to The Spectator, he said, “Those of us who are already in it should also contribute to policy discus­sions, raise awareness, and push.”

He added that lack of leadership has rendered some actors poor, “Looking at the entertainment they gave the nation, their lives shouldn’t have ended that way.”

He therefore called for positive action in revamping Ghana’s movie in­dustry to ensure that film practitioners not only entertain the masses but also secure sustainable livelihoods.

Master Richard called on all stake­holders to rally behind him to cause a change in the industry.

 By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme

Ghanaian actress and television personality, Cecilia Gyase Konamah affectionately, called Abena Ghana, is set to touch lives with her Europe edition of ‘The Journey’ show.

This edition which focuses on Ghanaians in Belgium started airing yesterday on Adom TV at 11.30am.

The programme which is a talk show focuses on the stories of people who have had great life experiences worth sharing to inspire others,  

Speaking to The Spectator Agoro, Abena Ghana said, the new episode was to educate, motivate, and inspire viewers to know that success was achievable if one puts in hard work.

“Some of the stories are how hard it was for them to travel outside the country, how some of them got their passports as citizens in Belgium and the hustle they went through to achieve all they have now,” she revealed.

She said the viewers should expect more stories from the diaspora on how life is treating those there and also how they survive abroad.

Touching on the impact since the inception of the programme, she said, “We always receive good comments from the viewers and some sharing their life struggles and sometimes how it relates with some of our guests’ stories and gives them hope for the future.” 

“Special thanks goes to Adom TV for been with us all these years. Also to all my sponsors on the show like Time Herbal Mixture, Medimafo Herbal Hospital, Givers Clean Care, Nyadua Herbal Mixture, Konamah Entertainment and CEO Noks TV Africa in Belgium for making this season possible,” she added.

Abena Ghana also expressed appreciation to Queenie Shipping, Dennaac Travel Consult, Anniluv Shapewear, King Solomon Trading and Macdens Eectricals in Belgium who made this season possible.