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Funny Face, Caroline and Serwaa Amihere commend Pepsodent for transforming lives

Ghanaian celebrities, Funny Face, Caroline and Serwaa Amihere have taken to social media to thank Pepsodent Ghana for transforming the life of a young boy called Christian Baah. Christian was suffering from a benign tumor known as Fibromyxoma, an aggressive condition that led to the swelling and deforming of his face.

The condition made it impossible for little Christian to do simple every day activities like speaking, eating, smiling and even breathing. He became withdrawn as he could not socialize with children his own age. With no financial help coming in, the parents were desperate for a helping hand to save their son.

Pepsodent, through its #EverySmileMatters brand communication mandate decided to ease the pain of this little boy by paying the cost of his full surgery. The decision to cover the bill for the surgery is part of Pepsodent’s World Oral Health Day (WOHD) campaign which was marked earlier this year.

The case was referred to Pepsodent by the Ghana Dental Association. As advocates of Oral Health in Ghana, Pepsodent has a partnership with Ghana Dental Association. This makes it possible to hear about peculiar cases that require a lot of resources for surgery. Christian’s case was one of such so immediately it came to their attention, they decided to jump aboard and help little Baah’s parents with footing the bill for his surgery. He underwent surgery to remove the tumour at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital’s Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department.

The surgery was a successful and months later, Christian is a hearty, smiling child who can play with his peers again. In 2019, a global research released by Pepsodent indicated that oral health issues impact children’s self-esteem and their potential to perform at school, socialize and thrive. Now Christian doesn’t have to worry about this again.

Social media users were highly appreciative of the good work Pepsodent did for Christian. A lot of users including celebrities took to social media to thank and appreciate Pepsodent for deciding to foot the bill for Christian’s surgery and making him smile again.

Funny Face, top Ghanaian comedian posted the testimonial video and said: “One of my emotional moments … GOD BLESS @pepsodent_ghana … the #CHILDRENPRESIDENT is proud of you people … keep shinning!!With pepsodent #EverySmileMatters indeed… Love u all #MrHappiness.”

Popular TV and radio personality Caroline Sampson posted: “Indeed, #EverySmileMatters”
A news anchor with GHOne TV Serwaa Amihere also posted the testimonial video and said: “Pepsodent just unlocked the power of this little boy’s smile because #EverySmileMatters @Pepsodent_ghana.”

 

Source: Sadat Laminu

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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