KASANUFO 4TH EDITION: 26 PARTICIPANTS SHORTLISTED FOR GRAND FINALE; 30TH APRIL SLATED FOR LAST SHOWDOWN

Out of 200 initial registrants, organisers of the Kasanufo Public Speaking Training and Contest (KPTSC), EKM Communications Consulting (EKMCC), have announced a shortlist of 26 contestants for the finale.

The 200 registrants were whittled down to 56 for the eight weeks of intensive and rigorous training facilitated by expert speakers and trainers, out of which 26 have made it into the grand finale scheduled for Saturday, April 30, 2022 at the Auditorium of the Ghana Institute of Journalism, North Dzorwulu Campus.

Essentially, participant have been equipped with the requisite skills, attitudes and competencies that has prepared topics on how to deliver the most captivating public speeches on stages, in interviews, during pitches and negotiations and in interpersonal interactions.

This year’s training featured regular trainers like Kafui Dey, Emmaline Datey, AS Dzah, Smart Takyi Nixon, Amma Serwaa, Nunya Apetsi, Dominic Asitanga, Eric Ammisah and Citizen Swanzy; introducing two new trainers in the person Petra Aba Asamoah and Martin Ntem.

In it’s fourth year, the competition is set to discover Ghana’s next youngest and most compelling public speaker.

The 2022 edition of the Kasanufo Public Speaking Training and Contest is organized with support from YMCA Ghana, Cheezzy Pizza, Benbi Hampers, Institute of Digital Marketing Communication, Ntem SMS, Els Dessert Bar, GIJ-SRC and Avance Media with media partnership from Asaase Radio, GhanaWeb, Sintim Media, Radio Univers, eanews24, Elikem Diaries, Infinity Pictures, Ama Sojay Photography, Optimum Lens, Blackcapture and bennews.

Here is the full list of contestants:

1. Samuel Ndukwo, Entrepreneur

2. Philip Acheampong, Student at University of Education, Winneba.

3. Agyei-Gyebi Nana Dennis, Student at the University of Ghana

4. Asempa Abigail, Student at UPSA and IT Expert

5. Frimpong Nissi, Student at the Ghana Institute of Journalism

6. Azure Anyeyore Jennifer, Student at the Ghana Institute of Journalism

7. Rebecca Norkor Dowuona, Student at the Ghana Institute of Journalism

8. Benjamin Adjei Asiaw, Chief Justice for Basic Education at University of Education, Winneba

9. Danielle Patricia Akweley Quaye, Youth worker and Entrepreneur

10. Okyere Elizabeth

11. Amenyo Enyonam Rebecca, Student at the University of Education, Winneba

12. Ivy Fuh, Student at the Accra Technical University

13. Amoako Abigail Danso, Student at the Ghana Institute of Journalism

14. Apusiga Ayuba Hamida, Spoken Word Performer, Student

15. Eugenia Nana Opokua Twum-Ampofo, Student at the Ghana Institute of Journalism

16. Amoh Doregin Baffour, Student at the Ghana Institute of Journalism

17. Amoah Sarfo Kwarteng, Student at the University of Professional Studies, Accra

18. Eric Nii Armah, Fashion Designer

19. Gertrude Egyir, Student at the Ghana Institute of Journalism

20. Esther Adwoa Gyanwah Karikari, Student at the Ghana Institute of Journalism

21. Michael Frimpong Mensah, Estate Agent

22. Mensah Lemuel, Student at the Ghana Institute of Journalism

23. Priscilla Kwarteng, Student at the Ghana Institute of Journalism

24. Paula Nayram Tettey, Banking and Finance Professional

25. Agbolosu Mawuse Abla, Student at the Ghana Institute of Journalism

26. Mohammed Towfik, Entrepreneur, Kumasi

Source: Sintim Media