On Saturday, August 12, 2023, the ever-serene Best Western Plus Hotel in Nungua, played host to over a hundred single people who attended the Joy FM Family Forum.

The singles breakfast meeting dubbed ‘Becoming Mr. & Mrs’, was put together by Joy FM’s flagship family show, Home Affairs, hosted by Edem Knight-Tay, who doubles as the Programmes Manager of the station.

‘Becoming Mr. & Mrs’, was aimed at assembling and creating a relaxed atmosphere for young people who are planning to make a life-long commitment, while discussing and educating them on all one needs to know about marriage. The discussions ranged from health and well-being to finance, communication, sex and intimacy, abuse, unrealistic expectations, faith and religion, technology, among others.

The family forum took off with a welcome address from the organizer of the event, Edem Knight-Tay, who reiterated the essence of thorough education and preparedness prior to making that all-important decision. On the panel were renowned relationship coaches and counsellors including Lawyer Kweku Yamoah Paintsil, Mrs. Theresa Wiafe-Asante a.k.a Mama T, Ariel ‘The Wellness Coach’, Kobina Atta-Bedu and PG Sebastain.

There were also addresses from Playwright and Author Uncle Ebo Whyte, who detailed the importance of sex in marriages, First Lady of Royal House Chapel, Rev. Mrs. Rita Korankye-Ankrah, who zoomed in on the subject ‘headship, submission and mutual respect in marriages’, while Dr. Promise Sefogah of Shape Healthcare and Medical Center spoke to patrons about health and general well-being before one embarks on the journey of marriage.

About 150 individuals showed up for the exclusive ‘Becoming Mr. & Mrs.’ event which provided a buffet breakfast, networking opportunities, giveaways and most importantly, a ‘Q & A’ session during which some pertinent relationship questions were answered. It was a beautiful sight to behold as single persons above age 50 also showed up to learn and network.

The event was graced by Host of Drivetime on Joy, Lexis Bill. Also in attendance were Founder of Niche Impressions, Dedo Kofi, who spoke about the need to consult and seek professional advice on choosing gifts for any marriage ceremony, while CEO of GOBA Kente, Baaba Ankrah addressed the importance of one’s appearance on their “big day”.

Attendees of the ‘Becoming Mr. & Mrs.’ forum left with priceless education, as well as giveaways from sponsors including wellness and spa vouchers from Marie Noelle’s Spa and Salon, on-ground medical diagnosis from Shape Healthcare Specialist Medical Centre, bags of gift items from Niche Expressions, exhibition of beautiful and carefully selected Kente with free consultation from GOBA Kente as well as some branded stationery items from Joy FM.

The event was produced by Joy FM’s Philip Nai, with support from a team of skilled professionals.