Like many big cities in the world, Accra is filled with many dreamers and hopefuls who migrate from their regions, towns, villages and homes to seek greener pastures only to realize “All that glitters is not gold”.
The thought-provoking story of the “Jewel In The Streets” opens up with an overview of the harsh realities faced by Ghana’s headporters popularly known as kayayei.
Accra alone has thousands of young women in the Kayayie business and like their male counterparts, many of these young girls in this trade came to Accra in search of greener pastures only to be welcomed with the harsh conditions in the cities. Many sleep on the streets after hours and risk being exploited, or abused. Sadly, these girls make pittance and are often not able to earn enough money to look after themselves or return home.
The must-watch reality show “A Jewel In The Streets” will debut in September and it will be hosted by Ghana’s finest and most accomplished Influencer; Ama K Abebrese. The show is proudly produced by the iconic Marvelin House Limited production company.
Marvelin House Ltd is a media and results-driven multi-faceted production company which provides a wide range of services in TV and Radio Production, Event Management, Brand Management, Advertising, General Publications, Artist Management, Tourism, Sales, Marketing, Consumer and Social Research & Insights.
The company seeks to use the Jewel In The Street to provide education, professional skills and other mentoring opportunities to help young girls who find themselves as Kayayie through no fault of theirs to better themselves and attain new and lasting socio-economic freedom.
The official launch of The Jewel In The Streets show will be held on:
Date: 28th August 2019
Venue: Alisa Hotel, North Ridge
Time: 4:00 p.m. prompt.
Marvelin House is embarking on this project together with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, and the Youth Employment Agency (YEA).
GUEST SPEAKERS
Hon. Cynthia Mamle Morrison (Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection)
Sammi Awuku (Board Chairman of YEA/NPP Natl Organiser)
Lawyer Justin Kodua (CEO of YEA)
Bishop Dr. Samuel Sarpong Kwakwa (Founder & General Overseer of Reigning Power Gospel Church)
Mrs Mavis A Leonards (CEO of Marvelin House)
