- Ghana and its Nigerian neighbors share an enviable bond that serves as a model for the African continent
- Both countries love each other and have shown this through various means, including friendly competition
- Some citizens of both countries have taken the bond to another level by marrying from each other’s home country
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Ghana shares a beautiful relationship with its Nigerian counterparts.
Despite the friendly rivalry between the two countries for years, Ghanaians love their Nigerian brothers and sisters the same way Nigerians love themselves.
Both countries have shown their love in various ways, including friendly rivalry. Sometimes, a country starts a friendly banter, challenge or debate to prove its superiority.
The Ghana-Naija Jollof Debate
For example, Ghanaians and Nigerians have debated which country cooks Jollof rice best. No winner has been determined for years as each country believes it cooks the best Jollof.
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Which country has the best musicians?
Another long-standing debate between the two countries concerns which country makes the best music and has the best musicians.
While Ghana believes it has that bragging right because of musicians like Black Sheriff, Sarkodie etc, Nigeria also believes it is the best in terms of music because of celebrities like
Some famous Ghanaians and Nigerians have taken the relationship to another level through marriage.
In this directory, YEN.com.gh features only four Ghanaian-Nigerian celebrity weddings.
1. Moses Bliss and Barrister Marie Agyare Wiseborn
Nigerian musician Moses Bliss he found love across borders and married his wife Barrister Marie Agyare Wiseborn in March 2024.
The wedding, which took place in Ghana, was a grand affair celebrated by friends and loved ones in Ghana and Nigeria.
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2. Becca and Dr Tobi Sani-Daniels
Ghanaian musician Rebecca Acheampong, known in showbiz as Becca and her husband Dr Tobi Sani-Daniels got married in a lavish ceremony in 2018.
Their union transcended borders and symbolized the harmonious bond between the two nations. The couple has a lovely daughter.
3. Pastor Chris’ daughter Carissa and Philip Frimpong
The daughter of Pastor Chris Oyakilome, founder of Christ Embassy, ββand his husband Philip Frimpong, of Dutch descent whose parents are from Kumasi, got married in 2018.
They now have a daughter, Arielle Rachelle-Marise Frimpong.
4. Otumfuo’s daughter and Aminu Abubakar
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s daughter, Oheneba Akyiaa Bonsu, stunned many when she married Aminu Abubakar, son of Nigeria’s former vice president, Atiku Abubakar.
Their traditional wedding took place in 2016 at Manhyia Palace and many well known personalities including Atik Abubakar were in attendance.
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Nigeria-Ghana couple celebrate white wedding with giant cake, fans marvel
In an earlier post, YEN.com.gh reported that Moses Bliss and Marie Wiseborn Bliss ordered a giant cake for their lavish reception, which culminated in their white wedding.
In a video, the Nigerian singer and his Ghanaian wife cut the imposing cake as part of the celebrations.
Corrected by Berlinda Entsie, reporter and copy editor at YEN.com.gh
Source: YEN.com.gh