Thomas Teye Partey, the captain of Ghana’s national football team, the Black Stars, celebrated his first Christmas with his family in London this year. On Christmas Day, Partey shared a post on his social media accounts, marking the occasion with his loved ones. The midfielder, who became a father earlier in 2024, has made a conscious effort to keep his family life private, especially when it comes to his daughter. In several photos where his baby girl appears, her identity and face are deliberately obscured. Once again, during this festive season, Partey chose not to reveal his daughter’s face, maintaining his commitment to keeping his family out of the public eye.
Meanwhile, fellow Ghanaian footballer Mohamed Kudus has found himself in the spotlight due to his recent use of a cultural symbol — an elephant stool — which he shared on social media. In Asante culture, stools hold significant traditional and cultural meaning. The Asantehene, or King of the Ashanti people, possesses several stools, including the Golden Stool (Sika Dwa), which is regarded as the most powerful in Akan history. The elephant stool, which Kudus posted about, is considered a symbol of strength, power, and supremacy in Asante culture. In broader African traditions, the elephant is also seen as a symbol of good fortune, and in some Indian cultures, it holds similar meanings of strength and prosperity.
However, Kudus’ choice to feature the elephant stool has stirred some controversy, with some speculating that it might carry political connotations. There have been discussions linking the stool to political messages, but it’s important to recognize that this might be a misinterpretation. FIFA regulations prohibit players from using social media to promote political or partisan messages, so it’s unlikely that Kudus intended to provoke or make any political statement. Instead, he might have simply chosen to showcase a piece of Ghana’s rich cultural heritage, either knowingly or unknowingly.
Rather than sensationalizing Kudus’ post and jumping to conclusions about its political implications, it’s crucial to celebrate his efforts in promoting Ghana’s cultural symbols. The elephant stool, as part of Ghana’s heritage, is something worth praising, and there is no reason to fear any hidden agenda. Kudus’ celebration of culture should be seen for what it is – a display of pride in Ghana’s traditions, not a political statement. Let’s focus on this cultural significance and avoid unnecessarily politicizing his actions.
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