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Miss Universe Ghana pays homage to Yaa Asantewaa in the Preliminary National Costume Competition

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The 71st Miss Universe beauty pageant competition is currently underway in the United States of America.

On Wednesday, January 11, Ghana’s representative, Engracia Mofuman, shined bright in a costume dedicated to Ghana’s iconic female warrior, Yaa Asantewaa, in the Preliminary National Costume Competition.

According to a statement by the official Miss Ghana Universe Instagram page, the “Women of Wonder national costume worn by Engracia, is an elegant hybrid of royalty and courage. It features a golden armor bustier, a ball gown, a traditional stool headdress, and a trident as part of the basic components of the ensemble.”

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“The golden armour and trident depicts the rare, heroic bravery displayed by the first and only known female war leader, Yaa Asantewaa, the gate keeper of the Golden Stool who marshalled an army of 5000 warriors in the military regiment of the ancient Asante Empire.”

 

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Made from a gold satin fabric, the bottom section of the ball gown displays images of women, both educated and uneducated, who were pivotal in attaining political liberty for Ghana, while the traditional stool headdress projects a queen’s readiness to lead through servitude.

The gown is designed to pay homage to the powerful female forces of our emancipation and to remind the world that women also led capably. It also drives a message to remember women as heroes.

With this costume, Engracia hopes to share the strong message that women are not just reproductive vessels; women are more.

Engracia also gave a bold presentation in the swimsuit competition.

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She walked the stage in a red swimsuit and a custom cape designed by Kuukua the Artist which she named the “Tree of Aspirations.”

It comprises three elements: a tree, a child, and a stream of water, and “seeks to create awareness of the dangers of illegal small scale mining, empower them, and equip them for a better tomorrow.”

 

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Engracia’s first presentation on the Miss Universe stage has earned her cheers from her supporters in Ghana as they pray and hope she emerges winner in the final competition.

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Apple Music Releases Country Covers of Beyoncé’s Songs by Black Emerging Artists

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Apple Music rounds out Black Music Month with the release of a special Apple Music Nashville Sessions: Beyoncé Covered collection, featuring live-recorded country covers of Beyoncé’s catalog by Black rising country artists.
Celebrating the global icon’s genre-redefining COWBOY CARTER and her profound impact on music, the collection spotlights country artists championed by Apple Music over the years. These artists include Tiera Kennedy, BRELAND, and Joy Oladokun, who have hosted their own radio shows on Apple Music Country. Additionally, Madeline Edwards re-recorded P!nk’s “More” through Apple Music’s Lost & Found initiative, and other Apple Music Nashville Sessions have showcased artists such as Edwards, BRELAND, and Tanner Adell.
All covers are available in Spatial Audio exclusively on Apple Music and include “Sandcastles” by BRELAND, “Irreplaceable” by Brittney Spencer, “II MOST WANTED” by Joy Oladokun, “Halo” by Madeline Edwards, “Drunk In Love” by Tanner Adell, and “1+1” by Tiera Kennedy.
“Sandcastles” by BRELAND
A truly one-of-a-kind force on the country scene, BRELAND is reshaping the genre’s future with his fearless originality and visionary sound, and has earned massive acclaim for merging elements of country, hip-hop, R&B, gospel, and pop. Taking on the mission of redefining the possibilities of country and uniting fans from all walks of life, the New-Jersey-bred artist putting his own spin on “Sandcastles” says, “I think people should be able to express themselves however they want.”
“Irreplaceable” by Brittney Spencer
As a Baltimore native, Brittney Spencer—who released her debut album ‘My Stupid Life’ earlier this year—is known for her free spirit and standout ability to mold life, truth, and wild imagination into songs. Spencer, who covers “Irreplaceable,” tells Apple Music, “When I first heard that Beyonce was making a country album, I felt…ready.” 
“II MOST WANTED” by Joy Oladokun
First-generation daughter of Nigerian immigrants, Joy Oladokun counts extraordinary accomplishments thus far—from captivating audiences on sold-out tours and late-night television to finding herself with a guitar in hand on the White House lawn in celebration of equality. Taking on the COWBOY CARTER track “II MOST WANTED,” she thinks the album has amplified an idea that she and her peers—and their fans—have known for a while. “Audiences of country music are bigger than we thought,” she says, “and they don’t look like we thought.”
“Halo” by Madeline Edwards
California born and Texas raised, Madeline Edwards has earned the praise from many—including Apple Music Country’s Ward Guenther who spotlighted the artist as “Riser of the Month” in August 2022—for transcending musical boundaries by incorporating her jazz, soul, gospel and country influences into her unique sound. “I get to add to the tapestry of beautiful American stories that make up the South,” says Edwards, who contributes a version of 2008’s “Halo.”
“Drunk In Love” by Tanner Adell
Brought up between the coast of Manhattan Beach, California and the rustic charm of Star Valley, Wyoming, Tanner Adell lived a free-spirited childhood in the country, complete with cowboy boots and rodeos. Weaving the tales of her upbringing through her musical storytelling, her lyricism keeps its roots in country while infusing an addictive blend of pop vocals and hip-hop beats. “Country music to me means family, and country music lets you tell your story,” the Buckle Bunny songstress tells Apple Music.
“1+1” by Tiera Kennedy
Rising singer-songwriter and Apple Music Country host of The Tiera Show, Tiera Kennedy is injecting country music with a breath of vitality. The Alabama native’s unique sound—an earnest storytelling-based country laced with the influence of the R&B she was raised on—stems from equal parts nature and nurture. As she readies her forthcoming full-length debut album, Kennedy tells Apple Music, “Beyonce has opened a door that’s going to be really hard to close.”
Apple Music Nashville Sessions gives artists the opportunity to perform a selection of their favorite tracks from their catalog, as well as a cover versions of their choice, recorded in incredible, immersive Spatial Audio.
Previous Apple Music Nashville Sessions include releases from Carrie Underwood, Diplo, Jason Isbell, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley Parker McCollum among many others available to enjoy on Apple Music.
Listen to the special Apple Music Nashville Sessions: Beyoncé Covered collection in Spatial Audio, exclusively on Apple Music HERE.
Listen to the Apple Music Nashville Sessions playlist HERE.
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Zonda Tec Ghana introduces Tank 300 and POER pickup models in Ghana.

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I don’t regret going into politics, I’ll do it again – Funke Akindele

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Renowned Nigerian actress and movie producer, Funke Akindele has expressed her intention to run for political office once again, citing her passion for empowering young people and nurturing talent as her motivation. (more…)

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