MISS GHANA UK 2022 PARTNERS WITH CEEK VR METAVERSE FOR 30TH ANNIVERSARY
CEEK VR will stream the show exclusively via the CEEK Metaverse showcasing the theme of Empowering Women
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Miss Ghana UK is pleased to announce that this year’s competition will occur on Saturday, September 10, 2022, with a focus on Beauty, Elegance, Tradition, Culture and Ambition.
This year’s title sponsor, CEEK VR, will stream the show exclusively via the CEEK Metaverse and on www.ceek.com. Giving the audience access to exciting weekly content, with exclusive never before seen footage, leading up to the crowning of Miss Ghana UK 2022.
This year’s theme is Empowering Women – Finding the Yaa Asantewaa in You Edition, 30 Years of The Iconic Miss Ghana UK. The pageant will take place at the Gaumont Palace (DC)The Broadway, High Road, Wood Green.
Ms. Mavis Osei, one of the Directors of Miss Ghana UK, noted that the team is anticipating a wonderful show this year after being away for 2 years due to the pandemic.
“We are looking forward to having a fantastic show for our 30th year. We are introducing several new activities for the ladies which will be showcased on the night and through the contestant’s journey. Miss Ghana UK is truly iconic, and we are proud to be one of very few events in the African, Caribbean, and other Ethnic communities to reach such a great milestone in the United Kingdom,” she said.
Founder and CEO of CEEK VR Metaverse, Mary Spio says, “I’m so thrilled to partner with a show that empowers women and is in line with our core belief system. Even more so, for me, this is a full-circle moment since my roots are Ghanaian.”
Miss Ghana UK is an annual prestigious beauty pageant in the UK and the longest-running Black and Ethnic minority pageant in the UK.
Over the years, the event has established itself as a leading platform that promotes women empowerment and the beautiful country of Ghana, showcasing the rich Ghanaian Culture, Tradition, and Tourism to the rest of the world.
Since its inception, Miss Ghana UK has positively impacted the lives of over 500 young Ghanaian women in the diaspora who are currently in diverse fields including Education, Health, Banking, Arts, Entertainment and more.
Among the lists are Makeba L. Boateng – (CEO MCPR Africa), Deborah Ababio (former Miss Ghana UK and Global Entertainment Director at Vogue), Philomena Kwao – (model signed with Model One, writer and philanthropist), Rhema Nti (Amankwah) – (Information Systems), Edma Lawer – (Oil and Gas Management and TV Presenter), Bianca Buckman – (TV Host and executive producer), Nicola Sackey – (Business owner), Benny Bonsu – (Broadcaster at Sky sports and BBC World), Vanessa Vanderpuye – (Model and Actress –Bulletproof, etc), Priscilla Owusu -(Film director), Yvonne Bajela – (Investment Manager and Board Member of Impact X), Vanessa Simpson- (Brand Manager), Cherelle Agyei-Ampofo -(Chartered Accountant and Business owner), Winnie Annan- Forson – (Diversity Equity and Inclusion Professional), Drusilla Lartey- (Event/TV Host and Entrepreneur), Andrea Archer – (Safeguarding Professional), The others are, Bianca Buckman – (TV Host and executive producer), Priscilla Owusu -(Film director), Zara Nortey- (Dentist), Sherrie Gauld-Akoto- (CAMHS Therapist) and the recent winner Jael Boakye – a registered Nurse among others
For this year and as part of the 30th anniversary celebration, several brands and companies are supporting the pageant. Cilla Gyewu and Mavis Osei, Directors of Miss Ghana 2022 commended the firms for believing in them, including title sponsor, CEEK VR, a streaming platform and celebrity Metaverse that empowers music artists to create NFT’s, live events, Avatars, digital merch, venues, art, and social games that traverse multiple virtual worlds. Other sponsors are Diaspora Insurance Company, Koppan Hospitality (Ghana), Bluerose Properties (Ghana)Tap Tap Send Money Transfer and Viva Skin care to name a few. We appreciate all for trusting us, it hasn’t been a smooth journey and not everyone believed in the Miss Ghana UK journey,” Pageant Director, Ms Osei said.
Miss Ghana UK 2022 is supported by Ghana High Commission UK and Ireland, Ministry of Tourism Ghana, Ghana Tourism Authority, Akwaaba UK
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