The main aim of NTPowerHouse is to develop and promote fitness and a natural bodybuilding lifestyle in Ghana and Africa. We do not encourage young African athletes to go competing abroad and we are convinced that more international events should be organized within Africa in order to give African athletes the public recognition they deserve.
Musclemania is an international event and it thoroughly meets our ambitions, giving our African athletes an opportunity to show the world their skills and qualities. We couldn't let this show slip by in our home country this year without giving our contribution!
Musclemania World is now celebrating its 15th Anniversary. It began in 1991 as bodybuilding's first tour of world class level staged competitions. Some of the latest hosting countries: America, Canada, Britain, Italy, Brazil, Mexico, Australia, South Africa... Musclemania continues to expand throughout the world with more sanctioned regional and international events every year.
Musclemania West Africa started last year 2005, thanks to its promoter Koflex Sports, led by Ghanaian Musclemania Champion Dr. Kofi (aka Dr. Kof) Abrampah. Koflex's main purpose is to heighten health and fitness awareness in Africa by educating people about the benefits of physical fitness against common illnesses, such as diabetes, hypertension, and HIV/AIDS.
Because Musclemania is a natural bodybuilding event, the Top 5 Finalists in each Division or Weight Class may be subject to a drug test by urinalysis and/or polygraph methods immediately following their performance at the Finals. If a contestant is tested positive for any of the listed substances, he/she will be disqualified from the competition, forfeit any prizes and/or rewards and be unable to compete in any Musclemania event worldwide for at least 2 years. Also, if a contestant refuses to submit to drug testing or attempts to manipulate and/or alter the a urinalysis sample, then he/she will be immediately disqualified from the competition.
At the prejudging all contestants will be equally and fairly judged within their division and classes. This will include (1) an initial line-up, (2) mandatory poses and comparisons and (3) selected grouping comparisons. The process is rigorous and demanding, but with the sole intention of selecting who deserves to be a Musclemania Superbody Finalist and Champion.
Musclemania judging criteria is based upon four, equally scored categories:
• Symmetry 25%;
• Muscle Mass 25%;
• Condition 25%;
• Posing Presentation 25% (Top 5 Finalists Only)
At the Finals all contestants will be introduced to the audience and participate in a Class Posedown. The Top 5 Finalists in each Division and/or Class will perform their individual posing routines. Routines are limited to 90 seconds.
Heavy and Light Heavy
Weight Division
1- Sylvester Dennis - Ghana
2- Agyekah Joseph- Ghana
3- Ankrah Cornelius - Ghana
4- Okantah Charles - Ghana
5- Abiyara Hamidou - Ivory Coast
6- Tibu Lawrence - Ghana
7- Dao Seydou - Ivory Coast
8- Diomande Yssouf - Ivory Coast
9- Compaore Boureima - Burkina Faso
Light Weight Division
1- Tiana Georges - Ivory Coast
2- Ndri Benjamin - Ivory Coast
3- Ackhast Yves - Ivory Coast
4- Ouattara Yssouf - Ivory Coast
5- Rouama Jules - Burkina Faso
6- Hammond Ishmael - Ghana
7- Afekey James - Ghana
Middle Weight Division
1- Mwangale Paul - Kenya
2- Antoh Christopher - Ghana
3- Aryee Arnold - Ghana
4- Attoh Eric - Ghana
5- Odei Eric - Ghana
6- Sanogo Alassane - Ivory Coast
7- Abiwu Kwame Eric - Ghana
8- Azure Yaw - Ghana
9- Agyemang James - Ghana
10- Karambiri Abdoulaye - Ivory Coast
11- Sangare Mamadou - Ivory Coast
12- Bossman Michael - Ghana
13- Abou Yale Sylvain - Ivory Coast
