Ghanaian wrestler, Kofi Kingston has become the new WWE Champion after beating Daniel Bryan last night.
His win makes him the first African, first Ghanaian and the second black man to win the title.
Kofi had the support of the raucous crowd throughout the back-and-forth fight and they showed it when he was put in the LeBell Lock.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you all.
Without your love & support, especially over the past couple months, none of this happens. You helped me achieve my childhood dream & I’m eternally grateful for each & every one of you.
Sincerely,
Your WWE World Heavyweight Champion
-Kofi
— KOFI (@TrueKofi) April 8, 2019
Born Kofi Sarkodie-Mensah, the 37-year old won the fight after Bryan could not survive his Trouble in Paradise kick.
Kofi celebrated with his children in the ring after he emerged the winner of the biggest event in wrestling.
THIS is what #WrestleMania is ALL ABOUT.#WWEChampionship @TrueKofi @WWEBigE @XavierWoodsPhD pic.twitter.com/AOijtUS0vz
— WWE (@WWE) April 8, 2019
Of the more than 50 recognized @WWE Champions, they have all hailed from North America, Europe or Asia… until now.
Here at #WrestleMania, @TrueKofi becomes not only the first Ghanaian-born WWE Champion; he's also first WWE Champion born anywhere in the continent of Africa.
— WWE Stats & Info (@WWEStats) April 8, 2019
by: Nana Asabere
