Erica fails to make it to finals

Saturday, June 7, 2008 (The Mirror Pg 46)

By Rebecca Kwei
Host Gideon Aryeequaye was right when he said the last eviction of Ghana's Most Beautiful pageant was going to be a bitter moment for whoever would be affected.
And indeed, it was a 'bitter moment' for Erica, the Brong Ahafo Regional representative who was the last to be evicted before the finals on June 15.
Erica who had escaped two evictions was not spared this time around when the judges had to choose between her and Eyram. All the judges, Efo Kodjo Mawugbe, Linda Ampah and guest judge, Dzifa Glikpoe, an actress and a director of the National Drama Group, Abibigromma, were unanimous in saving Eyram.
For them, although both had excelled throughout the competition, Eyram was on top.
Erica took the eviction in her stride, smiled and informed viewers through the host, Gideon, to expect her gospel album out soon.
Last Sunday, the contestants had to perform naming ceremonies in their various regions.
Each contestant had to explain the rites performed before a baby is named and the significance of the names given.
While Erica was a bit nervous and did not flow with her narration, Ruweida, Fanny, Eyram and Adoley received good comments from the judges.
Judge Efo Mawugbe noted that from all the performances , it was obvious that Ghanaians were one people with a common destiny and appealed that "we all strive to be one."
The final four, Ruweida, Fanny, Eyram and Adoley went on a trip to Nigeria courtesy Virgin Nigeria.