2023 in Retrospect: My Ghanaian wife is the most beautiful woman in the world – Asafa Powell

Jamaican sprint legend Asafa Powell affectionately hailed his Ghanaian wife as the most beautiful woman in the world during their visit to Ghana for work.

The renowned Jamaican sprinter, who goes by the title of "sprint king," is happily married to Alyshia Akua Powell, a Ghanaian woman. Powell expressed his admiration for his wife's beauty while on their working visit to Ghana.

Below is how the story was reported in March 2023.

Jamaican sprint legend, Asafa Powell has described his Ghanaian wife as the most beautiful woman in the world.

The Jamaican sprint king who is married to a Ghanaian woman named Alyshia Akua Powell are both currently in Ghana on a working visit.

Asafa Powell who was on national television was asked to describe himself within a space of 10 seconds to Ghanaians who do not know who he is.

Answering the question, Asafa Powell jokingly said “I will only need 9 seconds.”

“I am Asafa Powell from Jamaica. I’m from humble beginnings,” he said, adding, “I forgot to say I am married to the most beautiful woman in the world.”

Asafa Powell got married to Alyshia Akua Powell in 2019. Alyshia was born in Ghana but moved to the United States with her family at a very young age.

Alyshia is a model who has worked with some of the world’s biggest brands.

Asafa Powell is the fourth-fastest man in history with a personal best of 9.72 seconds.