7 Ghanaian celebrity love stories that began before stardom

Ghanaian celebrity love stories before stardom

7 Ghanaian celebrity love stories that began before stardom

Topic: Ghana celebrity relationships before fame
Number: 7 couples
Covered: Sarkodie and Tracy Sarkcess, Shatta Wale and Shatta Michy, Okyeame Kwame and Annica, Van Vicker and Adjoa, Okyeame Quophi and Stacy Amoateng, Grace Omaboe and David Dontoh, Okyeame Kwame and Nana Ama McBrown

Prior to the awards, blockbuster films, chart-topping hits and millions of followers on social media, some of Ghana’s biggest stars were simply young people falling in love.

While a few of these relationships blossomed into lifelong marriages, others faded as fame came knocking. Yet, each romance became part of the remarkable journeys that eventually turned ordinary lovers into household names.

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1. Sarkodie and Tracy Sarkcess love story

Long before Sarkodie became one of Africa’s most decorated rappers, he was just Michael Owusu Addo, a young boy from Tema with dreams bigger than his circumstances.

His first crush lived only a few houses away. Tracy Owusu Addo, who later became Tracy Sarkcess, initially turned him down before travelling to Germany as a teenager.

When she returned three years later, they reconnected as friends, and that friendship gradually blossomed into a relationship. Tracy has since revealed that she never imagined Sarkodie would become a global music star, saying she had envisioned a simple life where they would work, raise children and perhaps even relocate to Germany together.

As Sarkodie climbed from underground rap battles to becoming one of Ghana’s biggest music exports, Tracy remained by his side through the uncertainty, criticism and eventual success. After dating for well over a decade, they married on July 17, 2018, in a private ceremony in Tema.

2. Shatta Wale and Shatta Michy love story

Years before the world embraced him as a Dancehall King, Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr. was rebuilding his music career after fading from the spotlight as Bandana.

It was during this difficult chapter that he met Diamond Michelle Gbagonah, popularly known as Shatta Michy. Michy revealed that she met the musician at age 17 when he had little money and was still trying to reinvent himself. Their relationship began long before the success of Dancehall King in 2013 transformed him into one of Ghana’s biggest artistes.

As Shatta Wale’s fame grew, Michy became a familiar face beside him and the couple welcomed a son, Majesty. However, after years together, their relationship ended in 2019.

3. Okyeame Kwame and Annica Nsiah-Apau love story

Long before Okyeame Kwame became one of Ghana’s most celebrated rappers and before Annica Nsiah-Apau established herself as an actress and entrepreneur, the pair had already begun building their relationship.

They met in the early 2000s, when Okyeame Kwame was transitioning from Akyeame to a solo music career. The couple married in 2009 and have since become one of Ghana’s most admired celebrity marriages with two children.

4. Van Vicker and Adjoa Vicker love story

Few celebrity marriages have stood the test of time like that of Van Vicker and his wife, Adjoa. Their love story began in 1993, years before Van stepped into the movie industry. They dated for about a decade before exchanging vows in 2003, just as his acting career was beginning to gather momentum. More than two decades later, they remain happily married.

5. Okyeame Quophi and Stacy Amoateng love story

Long before they became respected names in Ghana’s media and entertainment industries, musician Okyeame Quophi and television personality Stacy Amoateng had already found love. Their relationship developed before either became household names, and together they built both a family and successful careers. Today, Stacy is an accomplished television host and producer while Quophi has remained active in media, advertising and ministry.

6. Grace Omaboe and David Dontoh love story

Veteran actress Grace Omaboe, affectionately known as Maame Dokono, surprised many Ghanaians when she publicly disclosed that she once dated actor David Dontoh for about four years. Their romance predated the period when both became legendary figures in Ghana’s film and theatre industries. Although they never married each other, both have remained respected veterans.

7. Okyeame Kwame and Nana Ama McBrown love story

Long before they became icons in music and film, Okyeame Kwame and Nana Ama McBrown enjoyed a short-lived romance that captured media attention. They dated in 2004, travelling across Ghana together as McBrown supported the promotion of Okyeame Kwame’s solo music career. Radio personality Andy Dosty disclosed that he was the one who introduced the two. Although the relationship did not last, both have often spoken respectfully about each other.

Faqs About Ghanaian celebrity love stories that began before stardom

Q: Which Ghanaian celebrity couples started dating before fame?
A: Sarkodie and Tracy, Shatta Wale and Michy, Van Vicker and Adjoa, Okyeame Kwame and Annica, Okyeame Quophi and Stacy Amoateng, Grace Omaboe and David Dontoh, and Okyeame Kwame and Nana Ama McBrown all started before stardom.

Q: When did Sarkodie marry Tracy Sarkcess?
A: Sarkodie married Tracy Sarkcess on July 17, 2018 in a private ceremony in Tema after dating for over a decade.

Q: How long did Van Vicker date Adjoa before marriage?
A: Van Vicker and Adjoa dated for about 10 years from 1993 before marrying in 2003.