From regional cuisine and traditional dance to tourism and Ewe folklore, the Volta representative has turned the GMB@20 stage into a showcase for her people, her region and her cause.
When Sessinam stepped onto the stage to tell the story of Patricia Mawuli Nyekodzi, Ghana’s first certified female civilian pilot and an aircraft engineer, the room went quiet. It no longer felt like a pageant routine. It felt like a lesson in what a woman from the Volta Region can become.
That moment captures her whole campaign. Throughout the GMB@20 Legacy Year, Sessinam has refused to be defined by outward beauty alone. She has presented herself as her region’s tourism ambassador and cultural storyteller, and with the October 18 grand finale at the National Theatre approaching, she is one of six women still standing.
Winning hearts through food and rhythm
On Traditional Delicacy Night, she wrapped the Volta Region’s breakfast dishes, main meals, snacks and drinks inside a playful story about winning a lover’s heart through food. The result was warm, clear and memorable, and it earned her Most Eloquent.
On September 6, “Rhythms of Our Land: Music & Dance” showed another side of her. She took the judges through Agbadza, Borborbor and Zigi, then added Atiblaga, a feminine victory dance of courage and strength. Her performance won her Star Performer.
A region worth the journey
The September 20 tourism challenge, “Destination Ghana: Sell Your Region. Share Your Story. Grow Our Nation,” each contestant were given the chance to make a case on why it is worth visiting their Region. Sessinam met the brief by turning regional pride into a persuasive invitation. She led audiences from the cascades of Wli Falls to the sanctuary of Tafi Atome, and linked each stop to the opportunities tourism can bring local communities.
She emerged as Star Performer again.
A double win on folklore night
Her latest breakthrough came on Ghanaian Folklore Night, where her interpretation of Ewe folklore earned both Star Performer and Best Costume. It was a reminder that a great performance needs both the story and the visual choices that bring it to life.
Across four themed nights, her record stands at three Star Performer awards, one Most Eloquent and one Best Costume. The range is the point. She has won through eloquence, movement, persuasion and presentation, not through a single signature act.
Volta’s legacy, and what’s at stake
Sessinam also carries the weight of her region’s history. Volta has produced three Ghana’s Most Beautiful queens: Emefa in 2012, Selorm in 2023, and reigning queen Etornam in 2025. A win for Sessinam would bring a fourth title and keep the crown in Volta for a second consecutive year.
History adds stakes, but it does not decide the result. She must still earn the crown on the final stage.
Beyond the crown
Sessinam is a University of Ghana, Legon graduate, and her platform reflects a commitment to women’s wellbeing and independence. If she wins, her project will focus on quality reproductive healthcare, vocational job opportunities and education for women.
That purpose sits close to the philosophy GMB was founded on twenty years ago; substance, cultural preservation and intellectual depth. Sessinam does not simply perform Volta’s traditions. She brings them to life.
On October 18, a season of telling Volta’s stories meets its final test. For Sessinam, it is a chance to write a new chapter of her own.
By: Kwaku Duah Prempeh