The Black Stars’ dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening Group L fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup sparked jubilant reactions across Ghana’s entertainment industry, with musicians, actors, media personalities and content creators flooding social media with messages of support and celebration.
Entertainment personalities including Shatta Wale, Kojo Cue, Stonebwoy, King Promise, Nana Aba Anamoah, Joselyn Dumas and many others took to social media to celebrate the memorable victory.
The hard-fought triumph, secured deep into stoppage time, sent supporters into a frenzy and quickly became one of the most talked-about moments online.
Among the celebrities celebrating the result was dancehall musician Shatta Wale, who had confidently predicted during the match that Ghana would eventually find a way to claim victory despite the game remaining goalless for much of the encounter.
His forecast proved accurate when the Black Stars snatched all three points in dramatic fashion. Following the match, the award-winning artiste announced plans to release a motivational song dedicated to both Ghanaians and the national team.
Rapper Kojo Cue also praised the squad’s performance, singling out Brandon Thomas-Asante, Caleb Yirenkyi and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku for their determination and contribution to the victory.
Several prominent figures from Ghana’s entertainment and media landscape joined the celebrations. Musicians including Cina Soul, Kwesi Arthur, Kweku Flick, M.anifest, Mr Eazi, D-Black, Peter Okoye, Stonebwoy, Lasmid, Medikal and King Promise all shared congratulatory messages.
Media personalities including Nana Aba Anamoah, Berla Mundi and DJ Slim also expressed their excitement, while actress Joselyn Dumas, socialite Efia Odo, celebrity chef Chef Abbys joined thousands of fans in celebrating the result.
