Ghanaian Sprint Sensation Benjamin Azamati Proposes to Girlfriend on a Romantic Cruise

Ghana’s national 100-metre record holder, Benjamin Azamati, has taken a giant leap off the track into his personal life by proposing to his long-time girlfriend aboard a cruise boat. Known for his blazing speed and commitment to athletics, Azamati has marked yet another milestone, this time in matters of the heart.

Azamati, born 14 January 1998 in Akim Oda, defined himself early as Ghana’s fastest man after breaking a 22-year national record in March 2021 when he clocked 9.97 seconds.  He followed that up with a 9.98-second sprint to qualify for the 2025 World Athletics Championships.  His success on the track has made headlines time and again, but the recent footage of him proposing his partner with a ring, candles and a cruise-boat setting has now captured hearts both on and offline.

According to friends close to the couple, the proposal was carefully planned. Azamati chartered a private cruise boat with the deck adorned in fairy lights. As the city’s skyline faded into night, he got down on one knee and asked the question. The moment was captured in a short video that quickly circulated on social media, drawing congratulatory messages from his fellow athletes and fans alike.

It’s understood that the couple have kept their relationship largely private over recent years, focusing public attention primarily on Azamati’s athletic achievements, including his sponsoring deal with sportswear giant ASICS.  Yet, the proposal moment offered a rare glimpse into his personal life and showed the softer side of the sprinter, one willing to plan, commit and celebrate.

Beyond the spectacle of the event, Azamati’s proposal signals deeper intentions: a readiness for long-term commitment. Many observers believe this is more than a romantic gesture. Azamati has spoken publicly about discipline, vision and consistency in both sport and life. His recent encouragement for government and private sector investments in athletics shows a maturity matched by the personal step he has just taken.

Within Ghana’s sporting community the moment is viewed as symbolic. For a nation that often struggles to retain world-class athletes, Azamati’s proposal reflects that success and stability are no longer confined to the track. Athletes are showcasing maturity, personal growth and the capacity to manage public profiles sensitively. The proposal aboard a cruise boat underscores this evolution: it isn’t just about speed, records or trophies but about life beyond competition.

There is a broader impact too. Azamati’s public gesture may inspire other young athletes in Ghana and Africa to balance career ambitions with personal wellbeing. Often the narrative around elite sport emphasises sacrifice, travel and relentless training, but rarely does it celebrate life milestones like proposals, family beginnings or relationship commitments. This story offers a fuller picture of what holistic athlete development can be.

This is not the first time Azamati has turned heads beyond the finish line. Earlier in January 2025, he made headlines with a GH¢10,000 donation to victims of the Kantamanto market fire in Accra, saying, “true greatness lies in using our blessings to uplift others.”  He has also urged youth and sports authorities to focus on nurturing young talent in Ghana with improved infrastructure and support.  These elements together paint the portrait of an athlete shaping a legacy beyond his lanes.

In terms of athletics, Azamati remains at the top of his game. He holds the national 100 metre record at 9.90 seconds (set in 2022) and remains among the very few Ghanaians to have posted multiple illegal-wind sub-10-second clockings.  His decision to skip the 2025 World Relays in Guangzhou in order to prepare for the World Championships is indicative of his strategic focus.

Yet while the track will continue to demand his best, his personal life now promises a new chapter. The proposal does not mean an immediate wedding announcement but insiders say discussions are underway and a formal engagement ceremony is being planned. Fans and followers of Azamati are eager to see how the sprinter transitions from chasing records to planning life milestones, a shift that many regard as a personal victory as significant as any medal.

As Ghana continues to celebrate its fastest man, the proposal story resonates beyond sport. It touches on culture, representation and the evolving narrative of Ghanaian athletes living fully-rounded lives. From private sacrifice to public success, from track spikes to engagement rings, Azamati represents a generation of athletes redefining what it means to be champions in and out of competition.

For now, the images linger: a cruise boat at night, the city lights reflecting on water, the ring held high, the cheers, the embrace. It is not just a proposal, it is a statement.

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