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He paid for my secondary education – Celestine Donkor celebrates Azumah Nelson on his birthday

Gospel singer Celestine Donkor has praised famous retired boxer Azumah Nelson for paying for her secondary education on Azumah Nelson’s 66th birthday.

The singer revealed that without the prompt intervention of the benevolent boxer, she would not have been able to pursue her secondary (senior high school) education.

“A glorious birthday to the man who gave me secondary education. My family at that time had no idea how my secondary education would be funded, except for this great man. Happy birthday, Azumah Zoom Nelson. I thank God for your life,” she wrote on social media.

Azumah Nelson, a former World Boxing Council (WBC) featherweight and super-featherweight champion is widely considered one of Africa’s greatest boxers.

Born in Accra, he had an impressive amateur boxing career, winning many titles.

When he turned professional, he won the WBC featherweight world title in 1984, generating worldwide attention for himself and Ghana.

He continued to have an illustrious career in professional boxing before he retired.

 

Source: mynewsgh.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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