Remember the small girl who went viral in Ghana during 2008 Afcon? See how fast she has grown (photos)
Many Years later, the iconic photo of the lady who raised the AFCON trophy before the commencement of the CAN 2008 tournament in Ghana has surfaced online.
The young attractive lady was forced to sit in a palanquin while clothed in traditional kente.
She was magnificently carried across as she hoisted the prize, with accompanying drums, music, and a show of regalia.
MiMi Boateng is the lady’s name.
Mimi Boateng is currently based in the UK, but the photographs below illustrate how the small girl has grown into a lovely lady over the years.
Mimi was only eight years old when she was given the honor of holding the AFCON trophy and presenting it to the Ghanaian people in 2008.
Mimi Boateng is currently based in the United Kingdom, but the photographs below illustrate how the small girl has grown into a lovely lady over the years. Mimi is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering at University College London.
Ghana finished third in the CAN2008, but the iconic photo of MiMi Boateng gripping the trophy with all the strength in her frail tiny hands was and continues to be one of the highlights of the event.
Mimi Boateng is 22 years old.
Take a look at these photos:
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