Ex Ghana Star Michael Essien Shows His Jovial Side in Viral 'Bra Emma' Friday Video
- Ghanaian football icon Michael Essien has shown his playful side in a new video, making waves on social media
- The 42-year-old hopped on the viral ‘Bra Emma’ trend, humorously backing the idea that Fridays are for fun, not advice
- Essien, who enjoyed a glittering career with Chelsea, Real Madrid, AC Milan, and Lyon, has since transitioned into coaching
Ghana’s top stories, now easier to find. Discover our new search feature!
Michael Essien has always been admired for his fierce tackles and tireless energy in midfield, but away from the pitch, he has often kept a quiet profile.
That is why his latest social media post caught many by surprise, showing a fun and light-hearted side of the former Black Stars metronome.
Source: Getty Images
Michael Essien joins the 'Bra Emma' Friday vibe
Dressed casually, Essien, one of the richest Ghanaian footballers, jumped on the viral 'Bra Emma' Friday wave, lip-syncing to the trending tune.
Once feared across Europe and nicknamed the Bison for his stamina at Chelsea, Essien showed a different side this time, happily mouthing the lyrics of a song that has become a sensation on TikTok.
Watch the video:
The track, created by Yohane, who commands over 120,000 TikTok followers, is a Ga Jama chant that celebrates Fridays.
It humorously suggests that Friday is not the best day for advice since it ushers in the weekend after four busy working days.
That carefree spirit has struck a chord with many Ghanaians, making the song go viral across social platforms.
Watch the composer with his crew sing the 'Bra Emma' chant:
Unsurprisingly, Essien’s version of the chant quickly made its way online.
Fans flooded the comments section, thrilled to see their football hero embrace the vibe.
@naabrown8 celebrated Essien with a greeting in the Ga language:
“My legend bison afi oo afi.”
@iamlutinus highlighted Essien's looks:
“Man looking healthy✨”
@AmpofoAdjei15 wrote with pride:
“My G. O. A. T be that oo”
@gashon_van reacted with dancing emojis:
“💃🕺”
@NII_IKE77 summed up with laughing emojis:
“😂😂”
Michael Essien’s life beyond football
While fans enjoyed his playful side, Essien’s post also reminded many of how far he has come since retiring.
The 42-year-old, who nearly fell asleep on his Madrid debut, has been building his coaching career with FC Nordsjaelland, where he is a vital part of the technical setup.
Source: Getty Images
He first joined the Danish club in 2020 as a player-coach before fully stepping into coaching.
Equipped with a UEFA A Licence and further specialised training in football management, per African Football, Essien blends his rich playing background with growing tactical expertise.
His playing career was nothing short of remarkable, spanning spells in the Premier League, La Liga, and Ligue 1 with Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Olympique Lyon.
On the international stage, he represented Ghana 59 times, leaving an enduring legacy for the Black Stars, as noted by Transfermarkt.
Now, with one foot in the world of football tactics and another in lighter cultural moments like the 'Bra Emma' Friday vibe, Essien continues to prove that life after football can be just as colourful.
Essien opens up on his unsuccessful move to Liverpool
Earlier, YEN.com.gh revealed that Michael Essien once opened up about Liverpool’s unsuccessful bid to sign him during his days at French club Bastia.
The former Black Stars midfielder, who later cemented his status as a Chelsea legend, had drawn significant interest from top European teams after making a name for himself in Ligue 1.
Source: YEN.com.gh
