Nana Konadu, representing the Bono Region, has won the legacy edition of Ghana’s Most Beautiful, held at the National Theatre in Accra on October 18.
She received an MG ZS Deluxe Edition sponsored by Mac Ghana, along with a cash prize of GHC200,000, after finishing ahead of Sessinam, Ampomaa, Tiwaa, Lamiley and Ayinbomaa.
Sessinam, listed as Sssinam in the results, was first runner-up and won GHC100,000. Ampomaa placed third, collecting GHC50,000 and sponsors’ souvenirs.
Ayinbomaa finished fourth and received GHC30,000 and sponsors’ souvenirs, while Lamiley was fifth with GHC20,000 and sponsors’ souvenirs. Tiwaa came sixth and was awarded GHC10,000 and sponsors’ souvenirs.
The 20th edition of Ghana’s most popular pageant was themed GMB@20 Celebrating 20 Years of Culture, Grace and Legacy. The event focused on legacy, storytelling and culture, with Anita Akua Akuffo and Cookie Tee as hosts. Janet Sunkwa-Mills and Nana Hemaa Adwoa Awindor were the judges.
Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Madam Abla Dzifah Gomashie attended the event alongside other dignitaries.
The finalists
Ampomaa of the Ashanti Region, from Tepa, was presented as an Ashanti cultural custodian. Her work covered the Golden Stool, Silver Stool, Bonwire Kente, Akwasidae/Adae Kese and Lake Bosomtwe. She won Best Costume in Week 1 and later became Kivo Woman of the Week on Destination Ghana Night. During One Africa Night, she presented Nigeria’s Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo cultures as one nation.
Tiwaa represented the Western North Region and promoted Sefwi heritage through cocoa history, Bia Waterfalls, gold and bauxite resources, Oware and puberty and naming rites. She won Best Costume on Rhythms of Our Land Night and Most Eloquent on Destination Ghana Night. Her One Africa presentation portrayed Cameroon as “Africa in miniature”, featuring the Ngondo Festival, Makossa/Bikutsi, Mount Cameroon and Lobe Falls.
Lamiley, whose full name is Paciencia Naa Lamiley Boye, represented Greater Accra. She holds a BA in Political Science & Theatre Arts and an MA in Information Technology Law. She was the first Star Performer of GMB@20 for her Ga masterclass on the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, Jamestown Lighthouse, Homowo Festival and ruler Naa Dode Akaibi. She also won Kivo Woman of the Week. Her South Africa performance portrayed a Zulu bride through Kwaito/Amapiano, while she entered to Nii Funny’s ‘Ga Vibes’.
Ayinbomaa of the Upper East Region, formally Keren Alayine Ayinboma, was recognised as an eloquent storyteller. She won Most Eloquent in Week 1 and on One Africa Night for Liberia, Best Model on Fashion Night jointly with Nana Konadu, and Best Costume on Destination Ghana. She told the story of Denyanga women resisting slave raids and received financial backing from Kacstone Records CEO Wenawome Aborah in pursuit of the Upper East’s second crown after Queen Poka in 2013.
Sessinam of the Volta Region won Star Performer on Rhythms of Our Land Night and Destination Ghana, as well as Most Eloquent on Traditional Delicacy Night. Her Kenya presentation explored communities, history and the Indian Ocean coastline. The Volta Regional Minister provided GH¢10,000, the season’s most documented institutional support.
Nana Konadu’s late-season run included Best Model of the Night on Fashion Night and Star Performer in Week 10 on One Africa Night. Her Cote d’Ivoire performance explored shared Akan roots, Queen Abla Pokou, football and Coupe-Decale dance, while also linking history, food, cocoa and tourism.
