New photo of little girl who carried 2008 AFCON Trophy causes serious buzz online
A little Ghanaian girl named Mimi Boateng who captured global attention in 2008 by carrying the AFCON trophy has left many in disbelief after recent photos of her surfaced online.
At just eight years old, Mimi Boateng, made headlines during the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) when she was seen sitting in a palanquin, draped in Kente cloth, and proudly hoisting the trophy.
Her innocent charm, pretty face, and the historic moment became highlights of the tournament.
Recent before-and-after photos of Mimi, shared on social media, have gone viral, drawing admiration for her transformation and reminding many of her iconic moment from the 2008 AFCON tournament.
The once tiny trophy bearer has grown into a chic and confident young woman, causing quite a stir online.
Netizens Reactions…
@AbakahGhartey said: “Kudos to her. She maintained her complexion. Black is Beauty goonerXtra🗨.”
@deeRahman83 said: “What about the macho men ? They must be Old men, surely? 😅
@KwasiAgyem65658 · said: “She was dark She has grown to become fair All good I take it that its the camera lights
@solangeraissa99 commented: “Was she not suppose to grow up ..?”
@Akakpokakai said: “She’s edible 😁😋.”
@sktettey said: “Wow great 👌.”
@SheikhArsenal said: “Now riped plantain.”
@awudu64 said: “So you didn’t recall anything about Afcon 2008 except this innocent lady.”
See below;
@caf_online The perfect entrance doesn’t exi… 🏆 #TotaEnergiesAFCON
The pretty girl that carried the 2008 Afcon trophy 🏆 in Ghana is now a grown woman.#Afcon is beautiful 😍 pic.twitter.com/obLSUl05wt
— Ibrahim Sannie Daara (@SannieDaara) July 11, 2024