5 fun facts about First Lady Lordina Mahama you probably didn’t know

Today, we’re celebrating the amazing Lordina Mahama—Ghana’s First Lady (again! ), humanitarian, and all-around powerhouse!

Born on March 6, 1963, she shares a birthday with Ghana’s Independence Day (talk about iconic).

Here are five fun facts about Lordina Mahama that will make you love her even more!

1. She Met President John Mahama in High School

Forget dating apps; Lordina and John Mahama are high school sweethearts! The two met at Ghana Secondary School in Tamale, and the rest is history. Now, they’re one of Ghana’s most famous power couples! Couple goals, anyone?

2. She’s a Hospitality Guru 

She started as a trained caterer but didn’t stop there! Mrs Lordina Mahama also earned a Master’s in Governance and Leadership from GIMPA and later added an LLM in Business Law from De Montfort University in the UK. Talk about a powerhouse in both the kitchen and the boardroom

READ MORE: Want to look Presidential? Here are 7 style ideas to copy from Bondaana, clothier to President Mahama

3. She Was President of African First Ladies Against HIV/AIDS (OAFLA) 

 

As First Lady, she didn’t just smile for the cameras—she got things done! Lordina was elected President of OAFLA and led campaigns to fight HIV/AIDS, breast & cervical cancer, and women’s health issues across Africa.

4. She’s a Queen—Literally!

She’s not just a First Lady; she’s a royal, too! Mrs Lordina Mahama has been enstooled as a queen mother multiple times in Ghana, including in Nkoranza, Bodom, and Anloga in Kumasi. Her traditional title? Nana Akosua Fremaa Ampomah Sika I. Bow down to the Queen!

5. She’s a Polyglot and Her Charity Motto is the Ultimate Life Lesson 

Lordina doesn’t just speak one or two languages; she’s fluent in English, Hausa, Dagbani, and Twi!  How impressive is that? Her foundation, The Lordina Mahama Foundation, is all about giving back. And her motto? “The more we share, the more we have.”  She’s provided healthcare, education, and support to orphanages, women’s groups, and vulnerable communities across Ghana.

Cover Image Credit: mrsldmahama

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