Louisa Adinkra, Nadia, Tracey Boakye & 3 Other GH Celebs Who Have Dated or Married Footballers
- Louisa Adinkra, Tracey Boakye, and Nadia Buari, are among celebrities whose romantic connections with Ghanaian footballers became public knowledge
- These couples had their fair share of troubles that come with celebrity relationships, with some hitting the rocks and others ending in marriage
- Speaking to YEN.com.gh, a relationship counsellor shed some light on why celebrities often have trouble maintaining romantic relationships
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Public figures often form romantic partnerships and are often regarded as power couples.
Ghanaian celebrities have, on numerous occasions, been romantically linked with Ghanaian football stars.
Some of these relationships have stood the test of time, while others hit the rocks.
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In this article, YEN.com.gh delves into the world of romance and sports, exploring some Ghanaian celebrities who have been romantically linked with Ghanaian footballers.
1. Louisa Adinkra and Yaw Frimpong:
In 2011, Kumawood actress Louisa Adinkra married Yaw Frimpong, who was playing for Asante Kotoko and later moved to TP Mazembe in Congo.
Their marriage lasted for about nine years, with Adinkra disclosing in a recent interview that she has been single for close to seven years now.
Watch the TikTok video below
2. Nadia Buari and Michael Essien
Nadia Buari and Michael Essien are two of the most notable examples that come to mind.
Both celebrated in their respective fields, they became romantically involved at the height of their careers, and many Ghanaians regarded them as a power couple. Sadly, their relationship did not withstand the test of time.
Nadia Buari is now happily married and a mother of four, while Essien found love with Akosua Puni, with whom he shares two children.
Tracey Boakye and Yahaya Mohammed
Actress Tracey Boakye had a notable romantic involvement with Ghanaian footballer Yahaya Mohammed, who played for Kotoko at the time they were together.
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Their relationship was far from smooth, rife with ups and downs. However, it resulted in the birth of a son named Kwaku Danso Yahaya.
Tracey Boakye has subsequently married her Kumawood colleague, Frank Badu Ntiamoah, and has two more children.
Tracey Boakye speaks of Yahya Mohammed in the YouTube video below:
Kalsoume Sinare and Tony Baffoe
Ghanaian actress Kalsoume Sinare and Black Stars legend Tony Baffoe are one of the few examples of these unions that ended up in marriage.
The pair has three children together - Shaquille, Boukeem, and Keisheira, who recently celebrated her 18th birthday.
Their love story proves that sometimes, these celebrity-footballer relationships can lead to lifelong commitments.
Charly D and Sammy Kuffour
Ghanaian actress and model Charly D shares a special bond with Black Stars legend Sammy Kuffour.
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The unique aspect of their relationship is the birth of their child, named Munich.
This little boy is Sammy Kuffour's youngest son. The pair share a lasting connection despite not being a couple.
Watch the Facebook video of Sammy Kuffour attending Charly D's 30th birthday party below:
Gifty Boakye's involvement with Thomas Partey and Yaw Yeboah
Ghanaian model Gifty Boakye has a history of dating Ghanaian footballers.
She was romantically linked with Thomas Partey before moving on to another Ghanaian player, Yaw Yeboah.
Her love life has seen its share of ups and downs, with her relationship with Thomas Partey failing. Partey has married.
She and Yaw Yeboah, however, are currently still together, living in the US, where Yeboah plied his trade. They have a son together.
Menaye Donkor and Sulley Ali Muntari
Canadian-born Ghanaian businesswoman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Menaye Donkor, who was Miss Universe Ghana in 2004, is the current wife of Black Stars legend Sulley Ali Muntari.
Their union has truly established them as a power couple, where they have not only thrived personally but also made significant contributions to society with their acts of charity.
Source: YEN.com.gh
