Happy 98.9 FM, a leading radio station in Ghana, has successfully hosted the grand finale of the 2024 edition of the Inter-Zongo Cooking Competition. The contest, which took place on July 29, 2024, saw listeners of Happy98.9FM as well as the friends and family of contestants gather at the Fadama Lorry Station to celebrate the rich culture and traditions of the Muslim community.
The event, which was attended by a large crowd of food enthusiasts and fans, saw the Vim Ladies of Madina Zongo emerge as the winners of the competition over the other nine (9) competing communities. The team impressed the judges with their culinary skills, showcasing a delicious array of dishes that highlighted the rich cultural heritage of the Zongo community.
The atmosphere at Fadama was not only filled with pleasant aromas from the cooking but patrons and audience were serenaded with quality music and performances from ‘No Noise’ hitmaker, Rashid Metal, Kobby Shawn, and a host of other great talents.
The Inter-Zongo Cooking Competition, an initiative of Happy 98.9 FM, seeks to promote cultural exchange, unity, togetherness, and most importantly celebration of the rich diversity of the Zongo communities. The competition saw teams from various Zongos across Accra showcase their unique culinary traditions.
Team Vim ladies walked home with Refrigerators and kettles as the ultimate winners. They also received other prizes from Tasty Tom, Fortune, Chocho, and Nkulenu. Representatives from Ashiaman and Mamobi also walked away with blenders and kettles with lots of prizes from sponsors as the third and second-place winners respectively. Other participants received products from sponsors and certificates for participating in the 2024 Salahfest.
Commenting on the preliminary journey, Events Manager for HappyFM, Oliver Appiah-Kubi said,” I feel so excited with how far the journey has been, which started at Kasoa, Nima, and Fadama. It is truly rewarding to experience the passion, creativity, culinary art, and cultural diversity in each community. We are grateful for all contestants coming on board and we promise another fun-filled inter-Zongo cooking competition next year.
Kwabena Ampong, Programmes Manager of Happy FM, said “We are elated to conclude Salahfest with a grand finale that was an unforgettable experience. Our team has worked tirelessly to ensure an exceptional show, from the preliminaries to the Grand finale, we are confident that our audience was thrilled by the exceptional culinary skills and entertainment display. The Brand is grateful for the support and enthusiasm shown throughout this cooking festival, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed sponsors, dedicated participants, and loyal listeners for making Salahfest a resounding success. We are proud to have brought this event to the communities and look forward to many more successful collaborations in the future.”
