Edwina Akufo-Addo and Other Stars Excited as Anthony Joshua Lands in Ghana for Boxing Event

Edwina Akufo-Addo and Other Stars Excited as Anthony Joshua Lands in Ghana for Boxing Event

  • British-Nigerian heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, has taken over the internet after arriving in Ghana
  • The champion boxer interacted with fans and even participated in a traditional Adowa dance, showcasing his appreciation for Ghanaian culture
  • Former president Akufo-Addo's daughter and other stars have commented on Anthony Joshua's video on Instagram

British-Nigerian heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, has arrived in Ghana to support President Mahama's son, Sharaf Mahama's, boxing event.

The highly anticipated "Battle of the Beasts" boxing event, scheduled for June 13, 2025, at the Bukom Arena, Accra.

Edwina Nana Dokua Akufo-Addo, Sharaf Mahama, President Mahama, Abubakar Kamoko, Ambitious Tilapia, Bukom Banku, Ghanaian Boxers and Anthony Joshua
Edwina Akufo-Addo comments on Anthony Joshua's video as he flaunts his adowa dance moves. Photo credit: @ghhyper.
Source: Instagram

The champion boxer Anthony Joshua was met with a warm and enthusiastic reception from fans and locals alike.

The style influencer looked dapper in a simple white T-shirt and matching short grey shorts while he styled her look with dark sunglasses.

The award-winning boxer humbly exchanged pleasantries with fans who were eagerly waiting for him at the Kotaka International airport in the viral video.

Edwina Akufo-Addo reacts to Anthony Joshua's video

Former President Akufo-Addo's daughter, Edwina Akufo-Addo and other celebrities have commented on the video that blogger GH Hyper posted on Instagram.

The chief executive officer of Nsuomunam Seafood restaurant, Edwina Akufo-Addo, who goes by the username mseddiebaybay on Instagram, used the smiling emoji with heart-shaped eyes.

According to checks by YEN.com.gh, the particular emoji means adoration, love, or extreme positivity toward a specific subject.

YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions below:

mseddiebaybay stated:

"😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍."

mzz_yaa_reggie

"He’s too cute and clean 😍."

Millicent. okine.3762 stated:

"How he carried the girl so beautiful to watch."

Berlyndagh stated:

"This one can carry me soo easy and simple per how he picked her girl up 🤣🤣."

thenumsybrand stated:

"Omo the kind of celebrities these dancers have seen ehhhhn. Be like na to do be traditional dancer be my calling now oh 🤣🤣🤣🥲.

archipelago stated:

"@sharafmahama is doing the most and I love him for that! Bring international prominet people in the country isn’t a play thing ! Congrats bro."

panshak_zamani stated:

"Sharaf really dey job. Big ups to him Charley 👏👏🔥🔥."

atsu_tamakloe

"GH Hyper. Can you please reduce the size of your logos on your videos? It’s actually a bit too big, hence distracting from the actual content."

The Instagram video is below:

Sharaf Mahama meets Anthony Joshua

The founder of Legacy Rise, Sharaf Mahama, proudly welcomed Anthony Joshua to Ghana in a lovely video.

The young CEO looked dashing in a black long-sleeve shirt and matching black trousers, styled with black sunglasses.

The fight card features ten bouts, including a headline match between Ghana’s Jacob “The Beast” Dickson and American Andrew Tabiti for the WBC Africa Bridgerweight title. Another notable bout includes Abubakar Kamoko, known as Ambitious Tilapia and son of boxing legend Bukom Banku, facing Stephen Ackon.

Joshua's presence adds significant star power to the event, aiming to elevate Ghana's boxing scene and provide local fighters with international exposure.

The Instagram video is below:

Sharaf Mahama gives a lecture at Johns Hopkins

Earlier, YEN.com.gh wrote about Sharaf Mahama, the son of President John Dramani Mahama, who participated in the 2025 Africa Business Conference as a panellist.

The Ghanaian CEO and fashion influencer attended the Johns Hopkins event wearing a specially designed ensemble.

Olubankole Wellington, a Nigerian rapper and singer better known by his stage name Banky W, was also in attendance.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Portia Arthur (Entertainment Editor) Portia Arthur holds a BA in publishing from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (2013). She worked as a Lifestyle editor for Pulse.com.gh for 5 years. She has worked with celebrities and footballers in image consultancy and management. She started for YEN.com.gh in 2022 and is currently the fashion editor at Yen.com.gh. She has completed Google News Intiative News Labs courses and Advanced Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting fighting misinformation. She can be reached via email: portia.arthur@yen.com.gh