The Northern Regions need equal representation and attention in Tourism- Hamamat Montia

Ghanaian Entrepreneur, model and Miss Malaika Queen, Hamamat Montia has said that Tourism in the Northern part of Ghana is not receiving as much attention compared to the other regions.

According to “Shea Butter Queen”, when it comes to Tourism in Ghana, the Northern region has been left behind.

Speaking to Showbiz in an interview, Ms Montia argued that there are a lot of tourists sites as well as talent in the Northern part of Ghana.

“I will not say the Tourism ministry is not doing well; it is but how about paying more attention to other regions like mine.

“There are lots of tourist sites in the region that when given the needed attention, will do great and put Ghana on the map. Look at people like Wiyaala, King Ayisoba etc, they are doing amazing things outside the country when it comes to music and they are from the North.

“These guys are the known ones but only God knows those who are not known yet. Let us be fair to ourselves, the Northern regions have good things to offer. It is like we lack everything in this country even in tourism,” Hamamat told Showbiz.

Hamamat added, “Look at where Paga is located, if it is rehabilitated, put in the spotlight and managed well, it will bring in more tourists from outside the country and even domestic tourism to that spot will increase. 

“We should not sit down and expect that someone will come and do it for us. Whether Upper East or Upper West, we need equal attention and right representation.”

Hamamat is undoubtedly one of Ghana’s major exports when it comes to promoting “Made in Ghana”. Her love of shea butter pushed her to open a shea butter business which is doing so well, both at home and in the diapora.

She recently opened a spa, called the “Hamamat’s African Village”, which offers patrons a unique traditional experience.

“I wanted something different from the usual that people know, so when you come, no one will tell you this is an African setting. We use calabashes, shea butter etc on our clients and so far the reviews have been very good, people love it. I feel like, if they won’t give you what you want, you have to bring it to them,” she stated.

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