The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has issued a strong reminder to all students regarding its dress code policy, emphasizing that the university’s standards of decency and professionalism remain unchanged.

In a memorandum dated June 30, 2025, the Office of the Dean of Students expressed concern about the increasing trend of indecent dressing among students on campus, particularly during lectures.

According to the memo, effective July 1, 2025, a dedicated task force will be stationed at key locations across campus to monitor and enforce the dress code. This initiative is aimed at restoring discipline and upholding the institution’s values of “Scholarship with Professionalism.”

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Students have been warned that certain items and styles of appearance will not be tolerated in lecture halls. These include:

Unkempt hair

Shorts

Bathroom slippers

Track suits

Anklets

Nose rings

The university reiterates that this is not a new policy but a reinforcement of existing guidelines outlined in the 2018 Undergraduate Students’ Handbook, which is available on the UPSA website.

“We uphold our mantra: Scholarship with Professionalism,” the memo concluded, underscoring the university’s commitment to instilling discipline and decorum among its student body.

Kumasi, July 2, 2025 — The Baba Yara Sports Stadium came alive with color, rhythm, and electric talent as over 30 senior high schools across the Ashanti Region gathered for the maiden edition of the Ashanti High School Music Fiesta. The musical spectacle, themed “Music Without Borders: United in Harmony,” was launched on June 4 and climaxed today with unforgettable performances, fierce competition, and cultural pride.

Organized under the auspices of the Ashanti Regional Ghana Education Service (GES), the event offered a vibrant platform for young musicians to express their creativity, foster inter-school unity, and celebrate Ghanaian heritage.

The Results Are In: Toase SHS Claims Gold

After a thrilling showdown of brass, drums, and choral finesse, Toase Senior High School emerged the overall winner with a commanding score of 261 points, taking 1st place out of the 31 ranked schools.

Trailing closely were:

Armed Forces SHTS with 248 points – 2nd Place

Opoku Ware School (OWASS) with 245 points – 3rd Place

Wesley High School – 244 points – 4th Place

Osei Tutu SHS – 242 points – 5th Place

Other top performers included Asanteman SHS, Prempeh College, and Kofi Agyei SHS, all showcasing remarkable coordination and stage presence that wowed the crowd and judges alike .

Not Just a Competition — A Cultural Celebration

What set the fiesta apart was not just the competition, but its unifying cultural spirit. Hosted at Prempeh College’s J.A.K. Auditorium during its launch, dignitaries like Dr. William Kwame Amankra Appiah (Ashanti Regional Director of Education), Oheneba Owusu Afriyie IV, and MCE Eric Assibey rallied support for arts in education.

Throughout the final event, students performed traditional ensembles, creative story-telling acts, and contemporary musical pieces. Performing bands were limited to 20 members per school, and each was judged on musical technique, creativity, coordination, and overall impression.

Surprise Guests Light Up the Stage

The crowd erupted when King Paluta and Kumawood icon Kwadwo Nkansah “Lilwin” hit the stage, with Lilwin’s dramatic entrance causing a frenzy both in-stadium and online. Social media buzzed with clips and praise, with some describing the day as “beautiful beyond standard” and “historical.”

A Future for Music in Education

This fiesta marks a critical milestone in re-establishing music and the arts as central to holistic education. The Ashanti Regional GES emphasized the event’s goal to promote peace, diversity, and excellence through creative expression.

As one adjudicator remarked, “These students aren’t just playing instruments — they’re shaping Ghana’s cultural future.”

Final Thought:

If this inaugural edition is anything to go by, the Ashanti High School Music Fiesta is poised to become a flagship event in the educational calendar — not just for its fierce musical rivalries, but for the joy, unity, and brilliance it brings to Ghana’s youth.

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