Araba Koomson: Joy News Editor Gets Married in Beautiful Wedding
- Joy News Editor Araba Koomson has tied the knot in a beautiful wedding ceremony in Accra
- The wedding, which fell on Koomson's birthday on April 12, 2025, had some of her colleagues, including Israel Laryea and Roselyn Felli in attendance
- YEN.com.gh has come across exclusive images from the colourful ceremony that have emerged online
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Joy News Editor Araba Koomson has gone off the spinsters' market. She got married in a beautiful ceremony in Accra on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
The renowned broadcast journalist got married to her sweetheart, Kwabena Ofori Amanfo, in a colourful celebration of love.
Source: Instagram
Details of Koomson's wedding ceremony are sketchy, but YEN.com.gh understands she had both the traditional marriage ceremony and the white wedding done.
While it was a private event, images from the wedding have found their way onto social media, including one from the traditional wedding shared by Koomson's colleague, broadcaster Afia Pokuaa 'Vim Lady'.
The Despite Media presenter shared the photo in which Koomson was dressed in a corseted kente dress dominated by yellow to congratulate her.
"Congratulations to my dear Araba Koomson on your marriage to your sweetheart. God bless you and be the glue in this new chapter of your life," she said.
See Vim Lady's post below:
YEN.com.gh also sighted some videos from the wedding on Instagram. One of the videos shared by photographer Urban Phlicks showed Joy News presenters Becky, Israel Laryea, and others at the wedding.
Other videos shared by famous emcee, Myster Pratt, showed Araba Koomson wearing a white gown and dancing on the floor with her husband, who was rocking a white suit.
In another video on Instagram, the Joy News Editor was spotted rocking a red gown and posing for pictures with some guests at their wedding reception.
"Congratulations to Mr & Mrs Ofori Amanfo. From gracing our screens to glowing down the aisle — I celebrate you, Araba Koomson @arabakoomson , a true queen both on-air and in love. Wishing you a lifetime of joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories," the caption read.
Watch the video below:
It was a double celebration for Koomson, who also turned a year older on her wedding day.
Source: Instagram
Who is Araba Koomson?
An astute journalist with over 18 years of experience, Araba Koomson has risen through the ranks to become the editor a Joy News, a subsidiary of Multimedia Group Limited.
In a 2022 interview with Joy FM, Araba Koomson recounted her early days as a journalist and some of the challenges she faced.
“At the time, we hadn’t had the technology developed as it is now. We were using a very bulky tape recorder, which became a challenge sometimes because you would want to interview someone, and because of the bulkiness of the recorder, it put them off,” she was quoted to have said.
Congrats pour in for Araba Koomson after wedding
Since the images from Araba Koomson's wedding emerged online, congratulations have been pouring in from her admirers. YEN.com.gh gathered some reactions below.
rosemmensah said:
"Arabs, the farmer 👏👏👏👏. Congratulations."
Samuel Suglo said:
"A year from now, people will be congratulating Afia Pokuaa and I..... Say a biiiiiiiiig Ameeeen."
SAma Van Sewah wished her a fruitful marriage:
"Congratulations Ms Koomson 😍😍😍 wishing you a fruitful marriage 🥂."
doreennyarko73 was so happy for Araba:
"Awwww, Congratulations🎊 to her am sooo happy for her."
Selasie Sikanku wished her a peaceful marriage:
"Congratulations ooo 🙏🙏☺️ I wish you peace, love and understanding as you go into the marriage."
Sammy Yirenkyi thanked God on Araba's behalf:
"Awesome, we thank God for your this, may your marriage be prosperous till His Kingdom."
Sam George's younger brother marries
In other wedding news on YEN.com.gh, Ningo Prampram MP Sam George's brother tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony on the same day as Araba Koomson's.
The groom, Emmanuel George, was spotted showing off some impressive dance moves with his bride.
In a later video, which has since gone viral, the politician's brother opened up about how he met the love of his life on Snapchat.
His story has inspired many on social media, with some netizens promising to change their hesitant attitude towards replying to messages online.
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