Events
KASANUFO 2022 KICK STARTS: EMA DATEY AND SMART TAKYI NIXON FACILITATE FIRST DAY
ICS Africa CEO, Emmaline Datey, and Professional Master of Ceremonies, Smart Takyi Nixon, Last Saturday raised the curtain for the 2022 edition of the Kasanufo Public Speaking Training and Contest at the YMCA Ghana Secretariat in Adabraka, Accra.
Facilitating the discussion on “Honing Your Skills as a Young Speaker”, Emmaline spurred the trainees on to use Kasanufo as a catalyst to create, grow and promote their brands and excel in their chosen careers.
The experienced speaker emphasized that a speaker’s private life is as important as his or her public life and as such one’s private life must be in consonance with their public life because any form of dissonance will destroy the speaker’s reputation, integrity and credibility.
Smart Takyi Nixon, speaking right after Emmaline, took the mantle and eased the trainees into his area of expertise, “Achieving Powerful Vocal Variety”. He intoned that the voice is the greatest tool of a Public Speaker and so, it must be cared for and sharpened for the best of results.
The popular Voice Over Artist and MC took the trainees through steps and procedures through which they could train and maximize their unique voices to get the results they sought through their speeches.
At the end of the trainers’ delivery, the trainees, numbering over 45, were given the floor to present their speeches on the topic, “I Know My Level”.
Each trainee was given 3 minutes to share who they are with the audience. While some spoke about their most cherished childhood memories and experiences, others on their personality and what they value most, and some on their ambitions and exciting things about them.
The training continues this Saturday, featuring Amma Serwaa Frimpong, a Speakers’ Trainer and Petra Aba Asamoah, Author, Speaker, Marketing Expert.
This fourth edition of Kasanufo Public Speaking Training and Contest is powered by EKM Communications Consulting 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.
Source: EKM Communications
Awards
Candyman Lucas Mensah to Sponsor Central Music Awards’ New Artiste of the Year Category with GH¢5,000
Renowned Ghanaian media personality and Founder of the Central Music Awards (CMA), Mr. Candyman Lucas Mensah, has pledged GH¢5,000 in sponsorship for the New Artiste of the Year category at the 15th Central Music Awards.
Candyman Lucas Mensah, Founder, Central Music Awards
Mr. Mensah made the announcement during the 15th CMA Seminar held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Samrit Hotel in Cape Coast ahead of the 15th Anniversary Celebration of the prestigious Central Music Awards.
Speaking on the topic, “From an Idea to a Movement: The CMA Journey at 15,” Mr. Mensah reflected on the experiences that led to the establishment of the Central Music Awards, highlighting the challenges, achievements and lessons from the awards’ 15-year journey.
He also outlined his vision for the continued growth of the awards scheme, particularly its role in identifying, nurturing and promoting emerging musical talents from the Central Region to compete at higher levels.
Announcing the sponsorship, Mr. Mensah said his contribution was driven by his commitment to supporting emerging artistes and creating opportunities for young talents within the region.
The sponsorship will support the New Artiste of the Year category as part of activities marking the 15th anniversary of the Central Music Awards.
The seminar, held under the theme “Celebrating the Journey, Taking Stock, Building Tomorrow,”brought together musicians, artiste managers, media personalities, bloggers, content creators, event organisers and other key stakeholders in the creative industry from across the Central Region’s 22 districts.
The programme featured presentations by creative industry professionals and academics, including Dr. Margaret Delali Numekevor, Lecturer at the Department of Music and Dance, University of Cape Coast, and Nana Ekua Apeatsewah II, former Chairperson of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Central Region.
The seminar was moderated by Mr. Bismark Botchwey, Deputy Communications Executive at Heritage Promotions.
The annual CMA seminar provides a platform for creatives to gain knowledge and practical insights into developing their craft, strengthening their brands, building professional networks and promoting their work to meet international standards.
Source: Bismark Botchwey | Deputy Communications Executive | Heritage Promotions | Central Music Awards
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