Sumsum Excites As He Meets Sharaf Mahama at AshantiFest in Kumasi: “That’s My Brother”

• Sumsum, in a video, was overcome with excitement as he met Sharaf Mahama at a football park in Kumasi during the 2025 Ashanti Festival
• The Kumawood actor compared himself to President Mahama's son as he acknowledged him as his 'brother' and a 'future president'
• Sumsum Ahuofe's interaction with Sharaf Mahama in Kumasi garnered reactions from Ghanaians on social media
• YEN.com.gh spoke with an entertainment journalist to find out what the meeting between Sumsum and Sharaf Mahama says about celebrity culture in Ghana

Popular Kumawood actor Yaw Adu, popularly known as Sumsum Ahuofe, met President John Dramani Mahama's son, Sharaf Mahama, during the maiden edition of the Ashanti Festival.

Sumsum Ahuofe meets Sharaf Mahama in Kumasi

In a TikTok video seen by YEN.com.gh, the comic actor could not contain his excitement as he met Sharaf Mahama during a trophy presentation ceremony after a football match at a local community park on the first day of the Ashanti Festival (AshantiFest) on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

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In the video, Sumsum Ahuofe compared himself to President John Dramani Mahama's son as he acknowledged him as his 'brother' and a 'future president'. The actor's remarks got Sharaf bursting into laughter as they firmly shook hands and conversed.

Sumsum's remarks about Sharaf Mahama come amid claims by many Ghanaians on TikTok that the two men resemble each other strikingly.

Sumsum Ahuofe and some of his colleagues, including veteran actors Michael Afranie, Papa Kumasi, Asare Bediako, Shifo, Dr Likee, Wayoosi, 39/40, blogger Papa J of Poleeno Multimedia, and content creator Gunshot, were all present for the football match at the local park.

The football match was played between the prominent Kumawood actors and prominent media personnel in the Ashanti Region.

What is the Ashantifest?

The Ashanti Festival (AshantiFest) is an initiative organised by the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, as part of his plan to revive the region's once vibrant entertainment scene and provide the platform for the display and celebration of the culture and heritage of the Ashanti tribe.

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The Ashanti Festival began on Saturday, April 12, 2025 and would conclude on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Many activities will take place during the two-week Ashanti Festival celebrations, including the Jama festival, a Food Fair, Free health screening, Blood donation, Ashanti Konnect concert, Movie night honouring Kumawood's fallen heroes, Fundraising with the Heal Komfo Anokye team, and a Thanksgiving celebration for the 26 years of the reign of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

Below is the video of Sumsum meeting Sharaf Mahama in Kumasi:

Sumsum and Sharaf Mahama's meeting stirs reactions

The interaction between Sharaf and Sumsum sparked mixed reactions. Some observed that the president's son was not happy about the comment by the Kumawood actor. Others shared funny remarks about the two resembling each other. YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:

Bawumia drew a funny scenario:

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"Imagine Sharaf becomes president and sunsum is the Vic? What name we will call Ghana. Sunsum wiase 😂."

Prankster laughed that Sharaf would be wondering after looking into the mirror:

"Bro will look in the mirror for years and still wonder why sumsum said that😂💔."

Řĩċķý et Ðaŵsøñ❤️ felt Sharaf did not agree with Sumsum's description:

"Lowkey Sharaf no dey gree the lookalike thing but b33ma nni hwee ka 😂😂😂."

Fabiorah firdaus joked that Sharaf was a handsome version of Sumsum:

"But he's the handsome version of Sumsum."

Esben thought Sharaf was pained but could not utter a word:

"Ahye Sharaf papa but onni hwee ka 🤣🤣🤣🤣."

AJ said:

"Apuuu if sunsum was a fine boy like dis nka the way he’ll be happy 😒."

DE O'GRAY 1 BEAUTY did not agree with suggestions that Sharaf was not pleased:

"Ghana fo) kasa oo, if he is not happy then, why is he laughing? we all know how humble this guy is."

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Speaking with YEN.com.gh, entertainment journalist, Ameyaw Debrah, shared what the meaning of the meeting between Sumsum and Sharaf Mahama says about celebrity culture in Ghana. According to him, the meeting reflects the increasingly interconnected nature of celebrity culture in Ghana.

"The meeting between Sumsum and Sharaf Mahama during AshantiFest reflects the increasingly interconnected nature of celebrity culture in Ghana, where entertainment and political spheres often intersect. It illustrates how public figures, whether from the arts or politics, can mutually influence each other's visibility and popularity, particularly among the youth. This blending of social and political capital suggests that Ghanaian celebrity culture is evolving into a more collaborative and cross-sector environment," he said.

Sumsum recounts his old affair with Afrah

Earlier, YEN.com.gh had reported that Sumsum recounted his old affair with social media personality and Achipalago's ex-girlfriend Afrah.

In an interview, the Kumawood actor claimed that he and Afrah had a close relationship before they severed ties.

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Sumsum also called out Afrah for making some derogatory remarks about him and for returning to Ghana from abroad because of Achipalago.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh