Wa East celebrates culture as Wiyaala is crowned Fugu Queen and Tourism Ambassador
Noella Wiyaala was unveiled as Fugu Queen and Tourism Ambassador for Ghana at a ceremony in Funsi. The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, said she was happy for the "unveiling of our celebrated daughter, sister, colleague, and friend, Wiyala, as Fugu Queen and tourism ambassador." She added, "This day has been long in coming."
Dzifa Gomashie described the ceremony as evidence of culture's power to unite people and create opportunities for development. She noted that Wiyaala had worn Fugu long before it became popular on social media. She said, "As she assumes the noble role of Fugu Queen and tourism ambassador, I am confident that this honour will inspire and ginger her to do even more for her people, the creative industry, and the nation." She called on Ghanaians to patronise made-in-Ghana products, especially Fugu and other local textiles.
Noela Wiyaala thanked the tourism, culture and creative Arts minister for making the journey to Funsi and reflected on the meaning of the honour. She said, "And I want to tell my mummy [Dzifa Gomashie] that I have accepted this title, this honour, and I will not disappoint you. I'll make the whole town proud. When I go out there, I will roar." The District Chief Executive of Wa East, Adamu Shayibu, highlighted the district's cultural strength and the need for more opportunities.
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The Wa East capital of Funsi was full of life as dignitaries and citizens gathered to celebrate Ghana's own Noella Wiyaala. The event was to honour her new role as Fugu Queen and Tourism Ambassador for Ghana - but what does this mean for the region?
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