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Diasporia News of Saturday, 19 September 2015

Source: www.3gmediaonline.com/3gawards.com

The Paramount Chief of Nungua to be Honored at the 3G Awards in New York

KING DR. ODAIFIO WELENTSI III, Paramount Chief of Nungua KING DR. ODAIFIO WELENTSI III, Paramount Chief of Nungua

3G Media is proud to announce that His Royal Majesty; KING DR. ODAIFIO WELENTSI III, Paramount Chief of Nungua is to be honored at the 3G Awards. The traditional ruler whose private name was JUSTICE NII-LARYEAFIO AKATOI has confirmed attending the event.

Currently he holds the following positions; President of the newly inaugurated Traditional Council of Nungua, Executive Member of Ghanata Old Student Association (GOSA), A Member of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs in Dodowa, A member of the National House of Chiefs in Kumasi, Board member of National Commission on Culture (NCC) and a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Institute of Management Consultants in the United Kingdom (UK).

King Dr. Welentsi III is married with 10 children and has contributed immensely in the developmental projects within his traditional Area beyond such as:

1. Construction of a very large hall for the Nungua Senior High-School namely, KATE BANNERMAN HALL.

2. Construction of KVIP to Nungua Methodist Junior High School.

3. Construction of pipe borne water and a library for Nungua Presbyterian Junior High School.

4. Construction and fencing of Nungua Sparks Senior High School!

5. Construction of a mission house for St. Peter the Rock Anglican church.

6. Roofing of Nungua Ebenezer Methodist church building.

7. Construction of Modern Security Gate for Regional Maritime University.

8. Construction of a large shade for the fishermen Association of Nungua.

9. Construction of water desalination project for the community and its environs to ease water problems.

10. Not forgetting the clinics, Drainage/Gutters, Sanitation and its associated problems the King cared much about.

11. King Dr. Welentsi III has modernized the culture and festival of the Chiefs and people of Nungua by of celebrating the "ODWIRA" after the Kplejoo festival.


The venue of the awards ceremony will take place in the Bronx at PAK Banquet Hall, 4229 Park Ave, Bronx, NY 10457, USA, off Tremont Ave. The doors will open at 5:00pm with reception and networking going on until 7:00pm. This will be followed by the first face; the awards/dinner and dancing until 11:00pm.

Leading artistes who will entertain at the 2015 ceremony are: Award-winning gospel music star, Steve Kelly; US/Ghana sensational gospel music star; Ewuraba Nyamekye; Matu Saye; Hiplife Sensation, 2Shy; Ghanaian trumpeter Francis Akrofi- the "Louis Armstrong of Africa"; Minister Ike from Canada , Elisante, Praise Dance King, Nana NYC, Kwesould, 6 heavy hitters/ DJs and a live performance by The Ghanaian Catholic Community Church Live Band.

Some of the personalities attending this great event are; New York Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson, Boxing Legend, Hon. Bernard Quantson, Consul General, Ghana Mission and former light heavyweight and heavyweight champion of the world, Mr. Michael Spinks Boxing Judge/Hall Famer; Lynne Carter, Mr. Tommy Smyth of ESPN, World renowned motivated Speaker and Life Coach, Albert Mensah, other honorees; Pastor Lord Boadu, Rev. Anane Agyei, Actor Bernard Aduse Poku, Daniel Agyei (Kuwait Shipping), Shatta Wale, Tiffany and many dignitaries.

We are proud to have Delta Air Lines on board as our official Airliner. There are various other organizations also participating, namely: The Edusei Foundation, UNESCO NY Chapter, African Women for Good Governance, Joy Herbal Center,The Sickle Cell Foundation of Ghana, Investigroup Foundation, Affum Darkwah Mission International and www.safewaternetwork.org that was co-founded in 2006 by late Paul Newman. Safewater has offices in Accra, Ghana and New Delhi, India.

3G Media is affiliated with media houses that include; Global Media Alliance Group (gmaworld.com) Ghanaweb.com,myjoyonline.com,modernghana.com, peacefmonline.com, Amansanradio.com, Afrikan Post, The New Ghanaian, The Christian Journal, Ghana Tourism Coach, Highliferadio.com and others. The African community should come out in force to support the event. A magazine for the program will be published.

A brief ceremony will be held commemorating the 15th anniversary in showbiz for the 3G Mogul, His Excellency Charles N.Ntiamoah-Mensah (Mr. CNN), the CEO/Founder & Executive Producer of the 3G Awards.

Advance tickets are now on sale; $75, VIP, $35 Regular, the first 50 people will pay the advance ticket rate at the door by 6pm. It cost more afterwards so hurry, tables for ten are available. Dinner will be served by the famous Accra Restaurant, Decor by Heavenly JIC. A bar will be opened to purchase your favorite hot liquors. Red carpet coverage by Portia Asare and Flipman,MC and Radio Personality. The MC is Ageorgia, lights, Camera, Action, coverage to be featured on 3gmediaonline, Peacefmonline, ghanaweb, ETV, Playboy Magazine, Irap TV, Sahara TV, NY Times and more coming!! Sponsored by Delta Airlines, Joy Industries, Edusei Foundation and Investigroup. Inbox me for ticket reservations. Donations is accepted to support a good cause. Tax number available if needed.

If there is any additional information you need, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. CNN at646 833 6194. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!