Ghanaian boxer Braimah Kamoko, popularly known as Bukom Banku, has made a startling revelation about his family life, stating that out of his 13 children, only 10 resemble him.
The boxer shared insights into his personal life, shedding light on the dynamics of his large family.
Known for his colorful antics and unfiltered commentary, Bukom Banku, opened up about his experiences as a father and the challenges of raising a large family.
He mentioned that among his children, Abu Kamoko, who followed in his footsteps as a boxer, bears the closest resemblance to him.
“I have 13 children, with 10 of them resembling me, while the remaining three take after their mothers. Among them, Abu Kamoko resembles me the most. Kwerh..fast game. My blood is thick so you have to be born Banku Fresh,” Bukom Banku responded to a DNA test question
Abu Kamoko lost in the final match of the 86kg cruiserweight category against Algerian boxer Kanouni Ousama at the recent All-African Games, securing a silver medal, surpassing his father’s achievement of winning a bronze medal 25 years ago.
Responding to his son’s loss in a final boxing match during the African Games, Bukom Banku explained that Abu Kamoko was frightened by the huge crowd which affected his performance in the ring.
“This is his first time in the game. He feared the crowd and was frightened, so he lost, but his opponent was a small match for him. I trained Abu Kamoko up until age 7,” he stated.
Looking back on his son’s exploits, Braimah Kamoko expressed optimism that Tilapia will succeed where he failed.
“Abu is a very good boxer. He has the right name because of what I did. By the grace of God, Abu has the right management who can push him to become a world champion.”
Bukom Banku
Abu Kamoko, who is 19 years old, is in line to represent Ghana at the next Boxing Olympic Qualifiers in Bangkok, Thailand, from 23 May to 3 June.
Ghanaian Boxer Advises Ghanaians
Bukom Banku noted that he will not return to Ghana currently if he gets the opportunity to travel abroad.
The self-acclaimed musician mentioned that he prefers to work menial jobs abroad than be security personnel in Ghana.
“When your money is about finishing, you should let people help you to travel out of this country. If you can take me to London right now, I won’t return to Ghana. I am going to work on a ship or be a security personnel. If I travel outside Ghana right now, I will go and work on a ship abroad. When I am made a security at marina mall people will come and laugh at me. But if I leave Ghana and work elsewhere, I will be respected when I return.”
Bukom Banku
When asked if he would support John Dramani Mahama, his preferred Presidential candidate, in the upcoming elections, he replied in the affirmative.
Also, for the very first time, the popular boxer disclosed that he studied building construction at Afajato Senior High Technical School.
According to him, unlike the usual thing of becoming a building contractor, he chose to focus on another career path.
Bukom Banku noted that despite all the education he acquired during his secondary school education, he still cannot do anything, revealing that if he is to build a house, it will collapse.
Bukom Bakum said, “I went to Afajato Senior High Technical School where I studied Building and Construction but right now if I build your house for you it will collapse.”
