Nakeeyat Bonds With President John Mahama In Adorable Video
- Ghanaian prodigy Nakeeyat Dramani Sam got the opportunity to meet President John Dramani Mahama
- This comes after her stint at the Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative in Kumasi
- The adorable moment between the president and the young poet intrigued scores of fans
Ghanaian poet Nakeeyat was among several dignitaries invited to the Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality on Friday, March 21, 2025.
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The initiative is the new government's flagship afforestation and agroforestry vision led by President Mahama.
The government is seeking to distribute seven million ornamental and food crop seedlings to government agencies, the private sector, and the general public.
At the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality, President John Dramani Mahama launched an initiative with Otumfuo Osei Tutu II present.
Nakeeyat, Talented Kidz Season 10 winner was called on to perform. Drapped in her regal kente outfit, the prodigy mounted the podium to exchange pleasantries.
In a video sighted by YEN.com.gh, Nakeeyat was spotted in an interaction with the president. The heartwarming moment intrigued scores of Ghanaian fans.
Nakeeyat shared the video on social media with a heartwarming caption deeming her moments with the president as a privilege.
The Mahama family often get significant plaudits from Ghanaians for their affable personalities as compared to other Heads of State and public servants.
In 2023, Nakeeyat had a similar encounter with the president's wife Lordina Mahama. Her Excellency embraced the little girl tightly as she appeared to hail and appreciate her growth.
Who is Nakeeyat?
Nakeeyat became famous at the age of seven when she won TV3’s Talented Kidz. Her poetry performances stood out, earning her the top spot in the competition. She was crowned the winner on June 2, 2019, after weeks of competing.
Since then, she has achieved several milestones. She was appointed an ambassador for Sanitation and Water Resources by the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources because of her strong messages on environmental issues. She also gained international recognition, representing Ghana on GN Radio UK and Hot Digital Radio London.
Beyond poetry, Nakeeyat has ventured into acting. She secured a role in the movie Players VS Slayers, which features other well-known names in the industry.
Former Talented Kidz star resurfaces
Earlier, YEN.com.gh sighted a photo of Shatta Berry, a Talented Kidz 2020 contestant making rounds online.
The childhood singer who has not been seen much after Talented Kidz shared a photo of herself rocking an outfit with Ghana's national flag colours in celebration of the country's 68th Independence from British colonial rule.
Shatta Berry, aka Halle-Berry Boateng, looked different from the little girl many remember from her Talented Kidz stint.
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