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President John Mahama’s legacy celebrated on Nasdaq billboard in Times Square

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President John Mahama’s legacy celebrated on Nasdaq billboard in Times Square

The stock market index, Nasdaq, has celebrated Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama in New YorkThe statesman and his delegation arrived in the United States of America ahead of a roundtable discussionSocial media users have commented on President Mahama’s Instagram post with his name up in Times Square

The National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) has honoured President John Dramani Mahama in New York.

The Ghanaian leader’s picture appeared at the NASDAQ stock exchange in Times Square ahead of a high-level executive business roundtable.

The US Chamber of Commerce organised the event in collaboration with the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC).

According to a report by Ghanaweb, the roundtable programme would attract American investors and Ghanaian business leaders, and is designed to strengthen trade ties, highlight Ghana’s investment opportunities, and deepen bilateral economic cooperation.

President Mahama’s attendance at NASDAQ demonstrated Ghana’s commitment to establishing itself as a competitive investment destination and highlighted the increasing importance of the continent’s emerging markets to the global financial system.

The event has coincided with an increase in US-African economic cooperation, as Ghana looks to capitalise on its position as home of the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to draw in long-term foreign direct investment.

Business leaders from energy, finance, agriculture and technology sectors are expected to participate in the discussions, which aim to create new pathways for private sector partnerships between the two countries.

The Instagram photos shared by President Mahama are below:

Reactions to Mahama’s photo in New York

YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions below:

Umar Zakaria stated:

“Our best love to our President H.E John Dramani Mahama, the visionary nation builder.”

Comfort Yaa stated:

“Sir you’re loved by God.”

Andrews Atubiga stated:

“Wonderful to see global leaders coming together to shape the future of business and society, looking forward to hearing more about the initiatives discussed here 🤝.”

Iketech Hommy stated:

“I see Chelsea Football Club manager, Enzo Maresca.”

Ibrahim Abdulhanan stated:

“That’s so beautiful this is leadership.”

Yaa Mantey stated:

“Beautiful 💓. Must be planning on how to demolish the party call npp from black man’s history.”

Ayamba Peter stated:

“When the is love , the is care too.”

Rahman Amoadu I see you stated:

“Why a black man must be validated by a white man for him to feel great.”

Sharaf Mahama celebrates his birthday

Meanwhile, one of President John Mahama’s handsome son, Sharaf Mahama, turned a year older on September 21, 2025.

The chief executive officer of Legacy Rise looked dapper in a stylish white long-sleeve shirt and designer suit for her photoshoot.

Sharaf’s rumoured girlfriend, who is a former Miss Malaika queen, Jasmine Djang commented on his photos on Instagram.

The Instagram photos are below:

President Mahama mourns with Asantehenee

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported on President Mahama attending the funeral of the late Asantehemaa in Kumasi on September 18, 2025.

The late Nana Konadu Yiadom III, the 14th Asante queen mother and Otumfuo’s sole biological relative, passed away in August 2025.

President Mahama’s visit and heartfelt deed in remembrance of the Asantehemaa have gained big traction among Ghanaian netizens.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh