A thunderous roar of applause resounded at the forecourt of the National Chief Imam’s residence when Nima Stars, representing Nima Zongo, were announced winners of the 2023 Happy FM Salah Food Fest Cooking Contest. There was joy, surprise and contentment written all over the faces of team Nima Stars as they looked down from the stage at the endorsement they received from audience and other contestants alike.
The Chief Protocol Officer at the Office of the National Chief Imam, Alhaji Latif Abdulsalam, supported by Director of Broadcasting at Global Media Alliance Broadcast Company (GMABC) Timothy Karikari, and representatives from Tasty Tom, HD+, Fortune Rice and Frytol, presented the GH¢30,000 prize package to Nima Stars. The prize package included a big-fat cow, a citation and tonnes of products from sponsors – Tasty Tom Enriched Tomato Paste, Frytol Vegetable Cooking Oil, and Fortune Rice.
The 2023 Happy FM Salah Food Fest Cooking Contest saw 3-member teams each from Kasoa, Tuba, Ashaiman, Madina, Sabon, Nima, Alajo, Mamobi, Abeka and Fadama Zongo battle it out in the kitchen for the most coveted prize pot and bragging rights.
The captivating aroma of spices and the bustling sounds of contestants in their chef hats and aprons took centre-stage when the hot kitchen contest began.
All 10 contestants put up impressive efforts, with judges commending their cooking skills, creativity and hygiene. Contestants were scored based on hygiene, aesthetics, taste and execution, creativity and originality as well as teamwork and discipline.
The atmosphere at Fadama was not only filled with pleasant aroma from the cooking, but patrons and audience were serenaded with quality music and performances from ‘Alomo Gyata’ hitmaker, Aligata App, Rashid Metal, Damba and a host of other great talents.
Director at Global Media Alliance Broadcasting Company Timothy Karikari congratulated the winners and wished the other contestants better luck next season. He used the opportunity to thank all sponsors for their support throughout the journey to the climax of the competition. He entreated all listeners to always expect the best from the brand.
“My first thanks goes to Allah for a successful programme, and to all sponsors for supporting us from the beginning to the very last day. To the winners, I say a big ‘ayekoo’, and good luck to those who couldn’t make it. It is evident today that we have achieved our aim for this contest – showcasing the culinary skills and love and peaceful coexistence in Zongo communities. I entreat other brands to join us dispel misconceptions about Zongo communities with such events and activities.”
He described Happy FM as an all-inclusive brand which has something for everyone of its audience. He urged all to keep listening to Happy98.9FM for amazing and exciting programmes. The 2023 HappyFM Salafest was sponsored by Tasty Tom Enriched Tomato Paste, Fortune Rice, and HD + Ghana.
