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President John Dramani Mahama’s eldest son, Shafik Mahama, made a rare public appearance alongside his wife, Asma, as she celebrated her 33rd birthday on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
The Dubai-based couple’s latest public appearance marked one of the few occasions they have stepped out together in the public eye since they got married in July 2020.
Asma Mahama marked the occasion with an Instagram carousel post, appearing radiant in a light pink flowing dress paired with a small matching pink handbag.
The photos, which showed her posed with her husband, Shafik, on a staircase, quickly drew attention from followers and admirers online.
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The Algerian-born wife of President John Dramani Mahama’s son Shafik looked relaxed and elegant in the birthday snapshots, she shared in her Instagram post.
The multi-image gallery offered several angles of her birthday look, drawing a warm response from fans and friends who flooded the comments section with well-wishes.
The birthday celebration arrives months after the couple welcomed their second child, Thanina Gyamfua Mahama, in April 2026, an arrival that President John Dramani Mahama himself publicly celebrated.
Shafik and Asma have largely kept their personal lives away from the spotlight, making this joint public moment all the more noteworthy for followers of the first family of Ghana.
The Instagram photos of Shafik Mahama and his wife Asma on her 33rd birthday are below:
The comments section on Asma’s post filled with warm messages from her family and friends, including some top Ghanaian celebrities, shortly after she uploaded the photos of herself and her husband.
The YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions from social media users below:
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported about President Mahama’s brother Peter Mahama, who recently celebrated his 70th birthday surrounded by family and friends.
The heartfelt celebration showcased the close ties of the Mahama family, emphasizing their enduring bonds amidst the backdrop of Ghana’s public life.
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Kofi Owusu
He is the Head of the Human Interest Desk at YEN.com.gh. He graduated from the African University College of Communication (AUCC) in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies. He has over 5 years of experience as an entertainment journalist. He joined YEN.com.gh in 2024. He previously worked as a freelance writer for local and foreign outlets. He won the award for Best Entertainment Editor of the Year at YEN.com.gh in 2025. He participated in several trainings, including Facebook and Google compliance workshops.
You can contact him via email: kofi.owusu@yen.com.gh
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