The Kumasi Cultural Centre’s Apatakɛseɛase Auditorium came alive on Saturday night as the grand finale of Di Asa Season 9 delivered an electrifying celebration of dance, culture, and body positivity.
Powered by Tobinco Media Group, Di Asa is Ghana’s leading dance reality show dedicated to plus-size women, offering contestants the opportunity to showcase their talent while competing for exciting prizes, including a brand-new salon car, mini truck, tricycle, and cash rewards.
The night opened on a high note with the dynamic hosting duo Odeefuo (Di Asa Papa) and Embosuohemaa (Di Asa Maame), alongside judges Abrokwah and Deju, who set the tone with captivating performances. Contestants thrilled the audience with stunning displays of cultural dances, highlife, and other creative routines. Music star Strongman Burner also added star power with an energetic performance.
Beyond entertainment, the show carried a strong social message. In a powerful moment, one contestant used her performance to highlight the national fight against illegal mining (galamsey) and its destructive impact on Ghana’s water bodies, earning loud applause from the audience.
After the third round, five contestants — Nelia Shatta, Adepa, and Mma Tundra — were evicted. Each evicted contestant received gift packages from sponsors and a cash prize of GH¢2,000.
From a field of over 60 contestants nationwide, Ms Beya emerged victorious, crowned Di Asa Season 9 Queen, and walked away with a brand-new Hyundai Elantra salon car. She succeeds Esi Anowa, the reigning queen of Season 8.
Empress Hafsa placed as the first runner-up, while Miriam from Asofan in the Greater Accra Region finished as second runner-up, securing third place after delivering consistently outstanding performances throughout the competition.
The finale featured an intense four-round dance battle among the 15 finalists, whose spectacular routines kept the audience on its feet. Past Di Asa queens also returned to the stage, adding nostalgia and further excitement to an already charged atmosphere.
The Di Asa Season 9 grand finale once again reaffirmed the show’s mission of empowering plus-size women, celebrating Ghanaian culture, and using dance as a tool for social commentary and national pride.
