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4th Edition Of Ghana Events Awards & Nominees Launched

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The Chief Executive of Ghana Events Awards (GEA), Kelvin Kenneth has urged Ghanaians to watch out for the new initiative and creativity that this year’s awards would bring scheduled for 16th October, 2021 at Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra.

He said the Event would bring about different activities, new categories, new location and great artistic performances which can make participants appreciate and love the event coming up soon.

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Speaking at the launch of the GEA, the CEO said though though COVID-19 pandemic affected all Event organizers, some organizers performed very well in terms of observing protocols, creativity and organizing events in the country.

In terms of selection of nominees, he said, though they were faced with challenges and difficulties, it was done in three stages by the Board members, Academy and the public/ Event organizers based on the organizations set ups, publicity, technical hitches among others compiled together.

” during the selection period, the Board members, the public or event organizers and the Academy selected the nominees based on publicity, set up and technical background among others of the organization”, he said.

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He noted that, even though GEA had previously awarded some organizations in the past three years, this year’s event has massive support from the media, sponsors and other organizations, adding, now other regions are also included in the nomination selection unlike previous when it was centered in Accra.

He added that GEA came into being to educate, support and teach Event organizers the best way to organize events and how to put in measures that would help achieve a successful events in this pandemic era in the country.

He called on Ghanaians to participate and vote for their favorite nominees using short code *365*300# on all networks.

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He further mentioned that the categories are made up of 25 and 265 nominees which includes;

  1. Best Events Venue of the year – Grand Avenue, Fantasy Dome, Underbridge, Event center, National Theatre,  Accra Int. Conference Centre, The Savannah Venue and Snap Cinema.
  2. Event Photographer of the year – Manuel Photographer, Rob Photographer and TWINS DNTBET
  3. Event DJ of the year – DJ Vyrusky, DJ Aroma, DJ PHO, DJ Wallpaper and DJ Phletch.
  4. Event MC of the year (female) – Naa Ashorkor, Shirley Tibilla ( Cookie Tee), Gloria Akpene Nyarku(Mzgee) and Berla Mundi
  5. Event MC of tho year (Male) – Albert Aggrey (Abeiku Santana), Nathaniel Attoh, Jerry Adjorlolo, Johnnie Hughes, kpakpo Maxwell Justine (KMJ) and Ibrahim Ben-Baako.
  6. Event Influencer of the Year – GH Kwaku, GH Hyper, Gamashie Blogger, Sammy Kay Media, Zionfelix, Nkonkonsa and Ronnie is Everywhere.
  7. Event Entertainer of the year- Shatta Wake, Kuami Eugene, Medikal, Diana Hamilton, StoneBwoy, KiDi and Lekzy Deconie.
  8. Regional Event of the Year –
    Western Music Awards, Bono Ahafo, Ashanti, Eastern and Central regions Awards, Wine $ Dine (Love Affairs), AMBA festival, Volta Music and Ashanti regions Awards.
  9. Youth Events of the Year- Youth Excellence Awards, Ghana Tertiary Awards, Ghana Social Media Business & Creative Arts Awards.
  10. Emerging Events of the Year – Joint 77 xperience, the Love Affairs with Pat Thomas, Upper West Creative Arts Awards, Ovatime Christmas Party, Eastern family in the park with Fameye, Time Ghana Arts and Entertainers Awards and Ghana Social Media Business & Creative Arts Awards.
  11. Events Hypeman of the Year – Berima Sean Bills, Kojo Manuel, Jay TYME, Sheldon the turn up and Abeiku Sarkcess.
  12. Best Events Security of the Year- Asuavo Security and Eye 360 security
  13. Best Company of the Year – XO-DUS Communications, Charter House, Global Media Alliance, Carbon AV, Glitz Africa, Think Mahogany and Genet Services.
  14. Best Event Setup of the Year – Drive in concert with EFYA & OMAH Lay, Radio & TV Personality Awards, Adonko Next level Virtual Launch, Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, Sarkodie Rapperholic 2020, Sarkodie Black love Concert, Rhythms on DA Runway and Exclusive Men of the Year Awards.
  15. Most Influential Events of the Year – Women in worship, Glitz Africa fashion week, Ghana DJ Awards, Vodafone Ghana Music Awards and Ghana Outstanding Women Awards.
  16. Experiential Company of the Year – OST Consult LTD, Contagion, BTL Africa, Perception MGT. LT. GH. LTD, Oxygen Plus and ESQUAN.
  17. Best Events of the Year – Ghana Women of the Year Honors, Exclusive Men of the Year Africa Awards, Women in Worship, 3 Music Awards and Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.
  18. Best Event Venue of the Year – Oasis Pool lounge, Gold Coast Bar & Restaurant, Garage Bar, Front/ Back – Accra and Bayview Village.
  19. CSR Events of the Year – COVID-19 Heroes Convert, COVID-19 Virtual Concert, GhanaFest 32nd Virtual Concert and Mask4All Charity Against COVID-19.
  20. Ghana’s Favorite Events Awards – Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, Shatta Wale Faith Concert, Asaase Sound clash, 3 Music Awards, Radio & TV Personality Awards, Ghana DJ Awards and Sarkodie Black Love Concert.
  21. Most Prestigious Events of the Year – The Experience with Diana Hamilton, Ghana CEO Summit, Ghana Women of the Year Honors, Ghana Oil & Gas Awards, Ghana Club 100, Exclusive Men of the Year Africa Awards and Ghana Outstanding Women Awards.
  22. Corporate Events of the Year – Ghana Mining Industry Awards, Chartered Inst. of Marketing Ghana Awards, Ghana Oil & Gas Awards, Ghana Business Awards, Diaspora Business Breakfast Meeting and Ghana Renewable Energy fair.
  23. Best Virtual Events of the Year – Shatta Wale Faith concert, Samini Untamed Virtual Concert, Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, Kelvyn Boy Black Star Album launch Party, Sarkodie Black love Concert, Asaase Sound clash, Exclusive Men of the Year Africa Awards, 3 Music Awards and Joe Mettle the secret Place Virtual Concert.
  24. 24.Best Events of the Year – Ghana Women of the Year Honors, Exclusive Men of the Year Africa Awards, Women in Worship, 3 Music Awards and Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.

 

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Portia Nana Akua Pinamang Calls for Greater Attention to the Boy Child’s Mental Health

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As the world marks Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month each June, Ghanaian writer Portia Nana Akua Pinamang is urging society to broaden the conversation on gender and wellbeing by giving greater attention to the mental health needs of boys and young men.

In her post, The Boy Child Is Crying. And Nobody Is Listening., Pinamang argues that while global efforts to protect and empower girls remain both necessary and commendable, the emotional wellbeing of boys has received far less attention. She contends that the consequences of this imbalance are increasingly reflected in rising suicide rates, untreated mental illness, substance abuse, and emotional isolation among men and boys worldwide.

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Drawing on international research, Pinamang highlights findings from First Therapy’s 2026 Men’s Mental Health Report, which indicate that men account for approximately 80 percent of suicides globally while only a small proportion seek professional therapy. She also cites data from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention showing that men continue to die by suicide at significantly higher rates than women, with suicide remaining one of the leading causes of death among young adults.

According to the essay, the National Institute of Mental Health estimates that nearly one in five men experiences a mental health condition annually, while millions live with depression without seeking treatment. Research from the United Kingdom and Australia similarly points to low rates of psychological service utilization among young men despite substantial mental health needs.

Portia Nana Akua Pinamang argues that these statistics reveal a broader societal problem. Rather than viewing men’s reluctance to seek help as a personal choice, she suggests that many boys are raised in environments that discourage emotional expression from an early age. Messages such as “man up” and “boys don’t cry,” she writes, teach boys to suppress vulnerability instead of developing healthy emotional coping mechanisms.

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The essay devotes particular attention to Africa, where Pinamang describes mental health systems as critically under-resourced. Using data from Ghana’s Mental Health Authority, she notes a significant increase in reported suicide deaths and attempts, particularly among young people. She further references World Health Organization estimates indicating that Ghana has only a few dozen psychiatrists serving millions of people who require mental health care.

Nigeria, she argues, faces similar challenges. Citing comparative mental health studies and national survey findings, She points to severe shortages of mental health professionals and low treatment rates for individuals living with mental illness. Across sub-Saharan Africa, she notes, access to psychiatrists remains among the lowest in the world, leaving many young people without meaningful support.

According to Pinamang, these systemic gaps leave vulnerable boys exposed to environments where emotional distress often manifests through substance abuse, violence, crime, or suicide. Rather than finding accessible counselling services, many instead encounter social pressures that reinforce silence.

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Despite the urgency of her message, Pinamang emphasizes that her argument is not intended to diminish advocacy for girls and women. Instead, she frames the issue as one of balance.

She argues that boys and girls are not competitors but future partners, parents, colleagues, and citizens whose wellbeing is interconnected. Building emotionally healthy societies, she writes, requires nurturing both girls and boys with equal intentionality.

The essay concludes with a call for coordinated action from families, schools, communities, and governments. Parents, Pinamang argues, should teach boys emotional literacy alongside resilience. Schools should provide safe spaces where boys can discuss their feelings without fear of ridicule. Communities should reject cultural norms that equate suffering with strength, while governments particularly across Africa should increase investment in accessible mental health services.

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For her, mental health funding should be viewed as essential public infrastructure rather than an optional social service. She maintains that supporting boys before they reach crisis benefits not only individuals but entire communities.

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