Kofi Kingston Receives A Hero's Welcome Upon Return To Ghana

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Kingston is a popular man in his native Ghana.

Kofi Kingston made history at Wrestlemania this year when he became the first African-born wrestler to become a WWE Champion. Kingston is actually from Ghana and in 1994, he and his family moved to the United States and he hasn't been back ever since. That all changed on Thursday when Kingston touched down in Accra, Ghana at Kotoka Airport where he was treated to a hero's welcome and an all-out celebration from the fans who waited for him to arrive. 

As soon as Kingston got off the plane, he was swarmed by excited fans and according to TMZ, he is slated to meet with the country's president later on in the week.

Kingston has teased the idea of returning to Ghana for a while now but it appears his decision was put into overdrive after his uncle sent him a video of a Wrestlemania viewing party he held. His uncle still lives in Ghana and it was obvious that his people were appreciative of his huge accomplishment.

"This video is a reminder of why we do what we do: to lift spirits and inspire others. I am so grateful to be in a position to do so," Kofi wrote. "Last time I was in Ghana was in 1994. I think it might be time to go back and visit."

Kingston is not only a rockstar in the WWE but in his home country as well. Got to love it.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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