Mr & Miss Akuapem
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| Formation | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Akropong |
| Location | |
Official language | Twi, English |
President | Prince Asiedu Chilky |
Key people | Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III |
Mr. & Miss Akuapem is an annual unisex pageantry that educate Ghanaians and the global community about the various cultural values and heritage of the Akuapem people in the Eastern region of Ghana. The aim of the pageant is to promote development through culture and unity.[1]
Overview
[edit]The pageant seeks to bring unity among all the 17 states of Akuapem, unifying, maintaining and projecting the cultural values and again serve as a platform to showcase the talents in Akuapem. Two contestants are chosen from each Akuapem state to represent their various states.[2][3] The 17 states are;[4][5][6]
- Brekuso
- Aburi
- Ahwerase
- Obosomase
- Tutu
- Mampong
- Abotakyi
- Amanokrom
- Mamfe
- Larteh
- Akropong
- Abiriw
- Dawu
- Awukugua
- Adukrom
- Apirede
- Aseseeso/Abonse
Launch and Durbar to unveil contestants
[edit]The paegent was officially launched at the Palm Hill Hotel, Akropong Akuapem in June 2021 and unveiled the contestants in Adukrom with the permission from the Office of the Okuapehene led by Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III.[7][8][9]
Gallery
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Contestants -
A man dancing to traditional music -
Official Launch in Adukrom -
Launch in Adukrom -
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Paramount chief unveiling the pageant -
Crown being displayed -
Paramount chiefs and Queen mothers -
Crown being displayed -
Mr and Miss Akuapem contestants
References
[edit]- ^ "Maiden edition of Mr & Miss Akuapem launched". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
- ^ "Welcome, peace in Akuapem". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
- ^ "Maiden edition of Mr & Miss Akuapem launched". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
- ^ "AKUAPEM PEOPLE: GHANA'S ANCIENT GUANS AND AKANS OF THE MOUNTAINS". AKUAPEM PEOPLE. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
- ^ "Akwapim North – Eastern Regional Official Website". Retrieved 2021-07-30.
- ^ "Akuapem". akuapem.com. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
- ^ "Welcome, peace in Akuapem". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
- ^ "E/R:Royalty Cheers the maiden Edition of Mr. & Miss Akuapem to a Grand Launch-Inside story ⋆ winegreynews". winegreynews. 2021-07-02. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
- ^ "MR & MISS AKUAPEM 2021 Tickets, Akropong". eGotickets. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
External links
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