Uncle Ato (L) and Mr. Beautiful (R) were part of the cooking competition
A group of celebrities gathered to showcase their culinary skills during a special Ghana Month celebration organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts.
The event featured celebrities preparing various local and international dishes in a grand tribute to Ghanaian culture.
Among the participants were musicians Okyeame Kwame and Joyce Blessing, gospel artist Uncle Ato, actor Mr. Beautiful, and several others.
Speaking in an interview with GhanaWeb on March 14, 2025, Okyeame Kwame expressed his excitement about the event, emphasising its importance in bringing people together to celebrate Ghanaian heritage.
“This isn’t just about celebrating Ghana Month; I celebrate it always. March is a celebration of our lifestyle, Ghanaian philosophy, and Pan-Africanism, so this is the icing on the cake which is an opportunity to love and promote ourselves,” he said.
Uncle Ato added, “This is Ghana Month. We are celebrating our music, food, lifestyle, and everything. So, I am displaying my culinary skills by preparing jollof. Let’s celebrate and build the Ghana we want.”
Kumawood actor Clement Bonney, popularly known as Mr. Beautiful, expressed his gratitude to the ministry for organising the event.
“We are celebrating Ghana Month, courtesy of the tourism ministry. I am preparing an international jollof to mark the occasion,” he remarked.
Gospel artiste Joyce Blessing also shared her enthusiasm, saying, “We are celebrating Ghana by cooking, and I am enjoying it. I have come a long way, considering my age. I know my cooking will be the best.”
The month of March has been dedicated to celebrating Ghanaian culture and promoting it to the international community.
Watch what transpired at the event in the video below:
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