Ghanaian bodybuilding powerhouse Nana Ampa, popularly known as “The Rock of Africa”, delivered a strong performance at this year’s highly competitive Mr Equinox Bodybuilding Championship in Ivory Coast, clinching a bronze medal in a contest he described as “very tough.”

“God saw us through” – Nana Ampa reflects on hard-fought contest

Despite missing out on gold, Nana Ampa expressed gratitude and excitement after the event, crediting his journey to faith, discipline and resilience. “This year’s Mr Equinox Bodybuilding competition in Ivory Coast was a very tough one but God saw us through,” he said.

Ghana shines with four gold medals at international stage

The celebration extended beyond individual success as Ghana’s bodybuilding team recorded an outstanding achievement, winning four gold medals at the championship — a dominant showing that underlined the country’s growing strength in international bodybuilding.

Win-win moment for Ghanaian bodybuilding

“I got bronze but I’m still excited for the fact that my other colleagues from Ghana clinched four gold medals, which is a win-win for us all as Ghanaians,” Nana Ampa added, highlighting unity and national pride within the team.

The Rock of Africa continues to inspire

Nana Ampa’s performance and leadership have earned admiration from fans across the continent, with supporters praising his sportsmanship and dedication to uplifting Ghana’s bodybuilding image globally, as followed closely by GhanaMedia.net.

Ghana’s presence grows in global bodybuilding

The Mr Equinox Championship is regarded as one of the toughest regional bodybuilding contests in West Africa, with athletes from multiple countries competing under elite standards aligned with international bodybuilding frameworks such as those recognised by the International Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness.