Ibrahim Mahama Shows Off Drifting Skills in His Mercedes-Benz: “I Want to Be Like You”

Ibrahim Mahama Shows Off Drifting Skills in His Mercedes-Benz: “I Want to Be Like You”

  • Ibrahim Mahama, a Ghanaian businessman, showed his amazing driving skills when he drifted in his Mercedes-Benz
  • The president's brother shared the video on Instagram and indicated that he was practicing for the supercar spectacle
  • Social media users who watched the video of Mahama drifting shared their thoughts in the comments section

Ghanaian businessman Ibrahim Mahama showcased his elite driving skills when he drifted in one of his many cars and shared the video online.

The Engineers & Planners boss was driving a red Mercedes-Benz. Although it is not clearly known where he did it, it was possibly at his home.

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Popular Ghanaian businessman Ibrahim Mahama demonstrates his drifting skills ahead of an automobile show organised by his son. Photo credit: Ibrahim Mahama
Source: Instagram

The car enthusiast spun in circles to display his youthful energy.

In an Instagram post, the president's brother said it was in anticipation of the supercar spectacle organised by his son, Ibrahim Mahama Jr., Arnold Agblosu, and Jaiden Osei.

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The event’s official launch was held at the Accra Polo Club in late 2025, with the main show scheduled for December 21, 2025, at the Borteyman Sports Complex.

The founders said that they aimed to reignite and promote car culture in Ghana and position the country within the global automotive events landscape.

The event would also create an entertainment experience that blended automobiles, lifestyle, and music, making it the 'biggest auto show in Ghana and Africa'.

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High-profile guests and public figures, including business mogul Ibrahim Mahama and former Black Stars captain Andre Ayew, have publicly supported the initiative.

The organisers have also met with other business figures, such as Richard Nii Armah Quaye and Osei Kwame Despite, to prepare for the main event.

Watch the Instagram video below:

Reactions to Ibrahim Mahama drifting in Mercedes

YEN.com.gh collated some reactions to the video shared by Ibrahim Mahama on Instagram. Read them below:

Kwakutravels said:

"Aswear boss I want be like you~ your eye open rough. ❤️🙌."

Al_samad_jnr wrote:

"God, I pray you keep on blessing this man and bless me to be like Him Aamen 👏👏👏."

Kidwild_shawn said:

"That’s how you support your son, in style 😂🔥."

Cashier__09 wrote:

"Baba I want to be like you when I grow up Insha Allah 🔥🔥."

Olma_og said:

"I have been learning drifting in my mind for several years and I know that once I get a powerful car like this, I will be able to spin."

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Paakwesiagain wrote:

"See car them de take practice. Ghana bolt driver you slam the door small then them want kill you😂."

El.mordekai____ said:

"Money sweet humility sweeter."

Enokmensah wrote:

"Rich man wey be kuborlor wey know town.... weti you go fit show am😂."

Kcnjojo90 said:

"Me Jojo Heard Ronaldo shouting, updated my CV instantly.Heart said, Opportunity dey Brain said, Relax..Ibrahim Mahama just entered the conversation Moral: When Ibrahim Mahama shows up, destiny stops joking and gets serious."
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Ibrahim Mahama drives President John Dramani Mahama after his China trip despite past backlash. Photo source: @ibrahim_mahama_71, @gharticles
Source: Instagram

Ibrahim Mahama drives President Mahama

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Ibrahim Mahama had welcomed President John Mahama at the airport after his return from China.

A secretly recorded video showed the Ghanaian business mogul driving his brother away from the airport after his foreign duties.

Footage of Ibrahim Mahama driving President John Mahama stirred reactions from social media users, considering past criticism.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Magdalene Larnyoh (Human-Interest editor) Magdalene Larnyoh writes for the Human Interest Desk at YEN.com.gh. She has over ten years of experience in media and communications. She previously worked for Citi FM, Pulse Ghana, and Business Insider Africa. She obtained a BA in Social Sciences from the University of Cape Coast (UCC) in 2012. Reach out to her on magdalene.larnyoh@yen.com.gh