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Nigerians lied to me — Anthony Joshua says on his first visit to Ghana

Two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has showered praise on Ghana following his first visit to the country.

The British heavyweight boxer of Nigerian descent was in Ghana for the Legacy Rise Sports: Battle of the Beasts event, invited by the president’s son, Sharaf Manaf.

Speaking during his visit to Jubilee House at the invitation of President John Mahama on Monday, June 16, the 32-year-old expressed great admiration for the Ghanaian people, highlighting their hospitality and unique culture.

“Coming to Ghana actually wasn’t on my agenda. Because, for some reason, everyone in Nigeria puts Nigeria above Ghana. But I’m now here, and I’m looking around like—they’ve been lying to me,” AJ remarked, drawing laughter and applause from the contingents in the room.

“I’m impressed with your beautiful country, amazing culture, hospitality, the airport, the organisation, and I can’t wait to go back and tell everyone across the world how beautiful this place is,” he added.

AJ touched down in Ghana on Friday, June 13, and has been engaged in various activities in the buildup to the Battle of the Beasts boxing event held at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra.

 

Source: www.mynigeria.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. 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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