Wiyaala, McBrown, others honoured

Some top showbiz, political and sports female personalities were honoured at the 2019 Africa Professionals Awards on Friday, for their immense contribution and impact towards the development of the Girl Child.

Among them were Dr Zanetor Rawlings, Nana Ama McBrown, Madam Beatrice Agyemang, Noella Wiyaala, Brigadier General Constance Ama Emefa Adjeani-Afenu and Eva Okyere.

The Africa Professionals Awards is a mentorship and award event which was held at the Accra Girls Senior High School, under the theme; “Empowering the Girl Child for a Brighter Future”.

The event was heavily attended by students of Accra Girls Senior High School, Wesley Grammar Senior High School, Accra Wesley Girls Senior High School, Labone Senior High School, Mcphet Star Academy, among other schools.

Eva Okyere, actress Akorfa Adjeani, Noella Wiyaala, Portia Solomon Gavor and many notable speakers, took turns to mentor the young ladies.

They shared with the girls their life experiences which led to their various professions.

TV News Anchor, Mrs Gavor, encouraged pupils to step out confident and called for the fight against shyness which mostly hinders girls of their God given talents and potentials.

There were performances by winners of talented kids 2018 and 2019, DJ Switch and Nakeyaat Dramani, respectively. The 2019 contestants of TV3’s Ghana’s Most Beautiful and Miss Nobel Ghana, all graced the beautiful event.