Introduction
Afua Asantewaa O. Aduonum is a Ghanaian broadcast journalist, who is determined to achieve great things, with any opportunity that comes her way.
The Guinness World Records Sing-A-Thon sensation, Afua Asantewaa seems to be a replica of the ancient Ghanaian ‘Yaa Asantewaa,” who was the only woman to fight alongside brave Ghanaian men during Gold Coast era.
Afua Asantewaa is strong, determined and a goal-getter, who is pushed by her intrinsic motivation to open door to whatever opportunity that comes her way.
Like other women, Afua Asantewaa is an exceptionally virtuous, substance and well endowed in her nature. Her zeal to achieve something is extraordinarily inspirational.
Beyond the book of Guinness World Records (GWR), the Ghanaian Sing-A-Thon sensation has achieved remarkably with her dreams and the outcome of whatever has inspired her is positive.
In Ghana, Afua Asantewaa has been the eye-opener to the record attempts in the Guinness World Records. This makes her the first ever Ghanaian to be approved by the GWR to attempt the Sing-A-Thon title.
Below are 10 Facts about Afua Asantewaa (Singathon).
1. She is a wife and mother of three who multitasks to achieve as though it is her hobby. Like other women, Afua is married to one supportive, handsome and well-to-do young man.
Through thick and thin, her husband has indelibly and remarkably proved to the world that he is the head of his nuclear family.
Going into taking the challenge, many would have thought Afua should not have left her husband unattended to. However, this man has been the backbone to the wife, being a motivation factor to her.
Afua is also a mother of three children. Her motherhood is another talk of days as she takes good care of her children. She gives attention to all irrespective of which came first.
2. Two Attempts at Ghana’s Most Beautiful
She attempted GMB twice and was a finalist in all attempts. With the zeal in her, Afua has attempted Ghana’s Most Beautiful, a reality show two good times.
Even though she was not crowned the Queen in all the two attempts, she was part of the finalists. Afua’s hard work placed her among the finalists.
It must be noted that, it is not easy to get to GMB final if one is not hardworking and determined. This is because hundreds of women rushed from all walks of Ghanaian communities to pick forms for auditions.
As audition, the best people are selected to represent each of the sixteen regions of Ghana. Shortlisting these hundreds of women to get a starting 16 for the show was not an easy battle for Afua, but she made it through.
3. Miss Tourism
She is an Ex- Beauty Queen with the best project. Afua was a beauty Queen for Miss Tourism, with the best project goal.
Getting to the Miss Tourism was a tough one, but her determination got her the crown as she was justified the Queen for this reality show.
4. Ghana Outstanding Women Awards
She is the brain behind Ghana Outstanding Women Awards which is known for hosting influential people in the country.
Afua is not only a goal-getter but also a dream chaser. Among all her dreams is to get an award scheme that would reward the good works and achievements of Ghanaian women.
It should be borne in mind that Ghana Outstanding Women Awards has a supportive ideologies from Afau Asantewaa. So therefore, if the scheme is doing well or not she is part of its exception.
5. African Outstanding Women Awards
She is the brain behind Africa Outstanding Women Awards which is known for hosting influential people in Africa on first attempt.
Like that of Ghana, Afua is also the a brain behind the establishment of the popular Africa Outstanding Women Awards.
This is also to reward remarkable achievements of women who in one way or the other have provided impact in the African continent.
6. Miss Kidi Ghana & Africa
She is the brain behind Miss Kidi Ghana, Miss Kidi Africa, which is the only consistent kids pageant in West Africa.
So getting the inspirations from all the reality shows Afua took stage in, she grooms young ladies through pageantries. She is a super brain behind Miss Kidi Ghana and Miss Kidi Africa, young girls are ushered to becoming real women.
7. Teen Queen Ghana
Afua Asantewaa is also the brain behind a girls’ reality show called Teen Queen Ghana, where young females are trained and modeled into queenly women.
Afua’s zeal for promoting women empowerment is not just a feeling but the reality of the dreams inspiring her each passing day.
8. Pose for Africa
A reality show which has changed the narrative in Ghana’s modeling industry. Afua Asantewaa has also achieved adding her ideas to a reality show entitled Pose for Africa.
The aim reality show is to build and groom models for Ghana and Africa at large, who can take up stands on the global platforms.
9. Ambassador for Ghana Tourism
After Afua Asantewaa attempted the Guinness World Records, she has been given ambassadorial deal for Ghana Tourism.
10. Other Deals
Afua Asantewaa after setting a record for longest singing marathon, she has open door for contracts and ambassadorial deals from companies.
Conclusively, Afua is a master planner, who can actually dedicate months on her feet to build and execute her own concepts and those of others. She also grooms talents behind closed doors.
Source: bbcpulse.com