In the first few hours of 2014, Newaccra gives you the scoop of popular personalities who had a great time in 2013. Can they do it again this year? Our media watcher and marketing communications specialist Esteban put together a round up of 7 personalities who carried the year.
7. Richard Olele Kingston
6. The Ghanaian Lawyers
When leaders of the opposition party took an election dispute to court, they did more than argue their case- they also taught us law, for free.
The election dispute taught many Ghanaians legalese and these lawyers delivered sterling performances in arguing their case and fighting their cause. Combined, their performances endeared them to a lot of people. One reason why law school applications will most likely soar.It is right to say 2013 was the year of the Ghanaian lawyer.
5. SC Justice Atuguba
He was the umpire at the centre of Ghana's 2012 election petition hearing and the 'verdict' of most Ghanaians would indicate the man of the law acquitted himself creditably; keeping a firm hold on proceedings, puncturing an often tensed atmosphere with well-timed humour and cracking the whip on lawyers, witnesses, and others in the election petition saga, when he thought it necessary.
His overall conduct and particularly an episode of the judges disciplining a loud politician went a long way in renewing a surge of respect and trust for our judiciary. A strong contender for personality of the year 2013.
4. Nana Akuffo-Addo
Hate him or love him, Nana Addo remains a giant in Ghanaian politics. His defining moment came when he gave one of the most gracious, unifying, eloquent and memorable 'concession' speeches in recent memory at the end of the election petition. Some say that speech sealed his status as an outstanding Ghanaian leader and statesman and ended the negative picture his haters have drawn of him over the years. Will Nana Addo run again in 2016?
3. Kwesi Appiah
When this 'quiet dynamo' got the job to coach Ghana's national soccer team, the black stars, people doubted if he was good enough. When he turned up for his first game, people doubted if he was fashionable enough. When he qualified the team for the Brazil world cup, people are doubting if he can actually win the cup. We hope he proves them wrong.
As far as sports goes, Kwesi Appiah deserves a spot in this list.
Meanwhile, Kwesi Appiah's exploits have caused Police in Rio de Janeiro to launch an URGENT program called 'Proteger o seu cabelo, Africanos ocidentais estão chegando' roughly meaning 'Protect your hair, the Ghanaian and Nigerian ladies are coming in Portuguese!
Acting upon intelligence that Ghanaian and Nigerians ladies were coming to loot, steal, and ship brazillian hair during the tournament , Police are keeping a 24/7 surveillance patrol and say they will deal ruthlessly with any one who dares to touch a single strand of Brazillian hair!
2. Shatta Wale
Bandana from Ghana shot to fame last year as Shatta Wale, dropping non stop hits from his home week after week. Leading his massive army of fans nationwide, he publicly lambasted organizers of the Ghana music awards for 'cheating him', then entered a high profile rivalry with one of Ghana's most decorated contemporary artistes before ending the year as the 'Dancehall King inna the whole Ghana'. His talent has never been in doubt, but his temper has always been an issue. While any follower of contemporary music will be shocked if Shatta Wale doesn't win any award this year, the most important question now is how hot will the leader of the #ShattaMovement be in 2014?1. LilWyn
You don't need a scientific survey to see that this comedian has won the hearts of most Ghanaians and is clearly the flavour of the year 2013. With his caricature-like appearance, his comical and oft-remarkable dancing skills and his ability to play varied funny characters ranging from a Kungfu master to an Azonto Ghost; LilWyn appears to have emerged the overall toast of Ghanaians in 2013.
When all the hottest musicians in Ghana failed to excite a crowd at the Ghana music awards, LilWyn appeared on stage and effortlessly got everybody on their feet. He is the favourite for personality of the year and we can't wait to see if he does it again in 2014.
HONOURABLE MENTIONS
- Victoria Hammah - The million dollar ex-deputy minister.
- Motivators - Mensa Otabil, Albert Ocran, Kafui Dey, Dzigbordi Dorsoo uplifted many on social media.
- Sir John - either a tough and hard-hitting politician or a brash and irresponsible one.
- Brigadier Nunu-Mensah- Either a no nonsense or nonsense spewer of the year under review.
- Amicus Curiae - 'Obama's lawyer' who single-handedly added a heavy dose of comedy to the Election Petition.
- Hamdia Issah -aka RIP English language. Overnight Facebook heroine who shot to fame by crucifying the English language.
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ghanasoccernet.com, spyghana.com, newtimesgh.com, grabghana.com, sports.peacefmonline.com, afrikkaradio.com, citifmonline.com, ghananewsagency.org
Esteban is a marketing communications specialist, public speaker, creative writer and entrepreneur. He has been picked as young person to watch out for in 2014! Like us to see more from Esteban!
Esteban is a marketing communications specialist, public speaker, creative writer and entrepreneur. He has been picked as young person to watch out for in 2014! Like us to see more from Esteban!
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