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Blind couple reveal how they strangely lost their sight

Fifty-Eight (58) year-old Kwame Boakye Bossman Yiadom and Mrs Janet Boakye, 45 were not born blind which makes there story strange to those who know them.

Speaking in an interview with AMBASSADOR TV monitored by MyNewsGh.com Mr Bossman Yiadom disclosed that “I got blind and when I was 40 years and despite sustained effort by doctors and spiritualists, I have not been able to see for the past 18 years.

“The doctors told me it was Glaucoma and it started from my right eye and then affected my left eye” he explained.

Mrs Janet Boakye on the other hand also disclosed that “I was not born blind but I got some eye problem after learning hairdressing and since then I have not been able to see again”

According to the couple “we met in School for the blind and we developed love for each other so we decided to marry”.

Mr Bossman Yiadom further explained “When I discussed it with my family that I wanted to marry Janet who is also blind, they didn’t agree but I was determined to have Janet as my wife”

“We have been staying together alone for the past 3 years and we cook, wash and do other house chores without support from anyone” they explained

Mrs. Janet Boakye added “I’m the woman of the house so it is my responsibility to cook for my husband. I know how to cook all kinds of food without anyone’s support”

“I have a contact of one trader so when I want to pound and groundnut soup, I will just contact her and she will buy me all that I need for the cooking and I will  pound ,y fufu  and groundnut soup”

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“My husband will pound the fufu with my support holding the pistil. Sometimes people get confused when they see us doing certain things so they always come around to ask us how we do our things”

“We are best lovers and we understand ourselves because we know our situation. We assist ourselves when one is doing something. Though sometimes we get sad about our situation, we always motivate ourselves because we believe in God”, they stressed.

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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