Dr Bawumia Stirs Reactions as He Plays Table Tennis to Black Sherif’s ‘Sacrifice’
- Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP flagbearer, shared a video of himself playing table tennis on Sunday, May 10, 2026
- The video featured Black Sherif’s hit song ‘Sacrifice’ in the background, a move many saw as a nod to the singer’s historic night at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA)
- Black Sherif was crowned the 2026 TGMA Artiste of the Year, pipsing rivals like Medikal and Stonebwoy after a dominant year with his Iron Boy album
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Former Vice President and NPP flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has captured the attention of social media users after sharing a rare glimpse into his recreational life.
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In an Instagram post shared on May 10, 2026, "Bawizy", as he is affectionately called by some fans, was seen showing off his athletic prowess in a competitive table tennis match with a friend.
What made the video a major talking point was the choice of background music. Dr Bawumia played ‘Sacrifice’ by Black Sherif, a song that has become an anthem for resilience and hard work.
The timing of the post was not lost on Ghanaians, coming just hours after Black Sherif reclaimed his throne as the Artiste of the Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
Black Sherif’s TGMA dominance
The "Iron Boy" was the biggest winner of the night, scooping five awards, including Album of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, and Best Afropop Song.
By using the song, Dr Bawumia appeared to be celebrating the 24-year-old superstar’s success in his own style, a move some observers described as a masterclass in connecting with the youth.
Watch the fan moment as Dr Mahamudu Bawumia plays table tennis in the Instagram post below.
Ghanaians react to Bawumia playing tennis
YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions to the Vice President's video below:
aboa_k3se3 wrote:
"Master Politician after the order of Add Dee. See how he’s strategically used Black Sherif’s Sacrifice as background. This man is too brainy🙌🙌."
peterritchiegh said: "And that is my president 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥."
ghstarboy879 commented:
"A good leader is always good at anything it's possible 😍👏."
King_Beraht added:
"I’ve come to love and admire this man here…Dr. Bawumia❤️."
moythevoicehub reacted:
"Am I dreaming or my eyes no dey see well 😍, eno be Bawizy be that? Eiii baller paaaa ooo😮😂."
Black Sherif joins Sarkodie, Stonebwoy in history
YEN.com.gh earlier reported that the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) took place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC).
Despite the initial uncertainty about the venue and the public anxiety over the event's location, it was a successful event.
This year's awards, the 27th edition, produced a bit of history as Black Sherif joined the special club of music stars to have ever won the coveted Artiste Of The Year twice in the scheme's history.
Source: YEN.com.gh
