In the late hours of May 12, 2026, social media was left in shock after a briefing by the Ghana Police Service’s Criminal Investigations Department revealed that a popular influencer had been picked up in connection with sexual assault investigations.
The influencer was identified as Joshua Kojo Anane Boateng, known in social spaces as SoAfrican.
While many were left in surprise, others had to ask, ‘Who is SoAfrican?’
Here are some facts about him.
Who is SoAfrican?
SoAfrican is a Ghanaian lifestyle influencer known for his marketing of jerseys and other merchandise, association with celebrities, and his distinctive style of rocking hats.
His real name is Joshua Kojo Anane Boateng, and he is 36 years old.
Celebrity connections
His close proximity to some of Ghana’s most prominent figures made him a recognisable figure in the country’s social scene.
He has been spotted with various popular personalities, including Ghanaian billionaire Kelvin Okyere, musician King Promise, and businessman Osei Kwame Despite in multiple settings and is known for giving out customised jerseys to them.
He has been a recipient of the Pulse Influencer Awards in 2022 and 2025.
SoAfrican has also described himself as a nephew of the first wife of late Ghanaian highlife legend Daddy Lumba, and has been spotted with her on several occasions.
His business
Beyond influencing, SoAfrican operates a clothing brand and is known in East Legon’s entrepreneurial circles as a businessman with an active social media presence and industry connections.
The arrest
Joshua Kojo Anane Boateng was picked up on May 6, 2026, during a joint intelligence-led operation involving the CID Cybercrime Unit and the Bureau of National Investigations.
CID Director-General Commissioner of Police Lydia Yaako Donkor said investigations indicate that the suspect ran a Telegram platform called “VIP Sleep Fetish 2025.”
She alleged that the suspect used a drug identified as alprazolam, commonly known as Xanax, to allegedly sedate unsuspecting women before sexually abusing them, recording the acts, and sharing the videos online without their consent.
According to police, the investigation began after a complaint was reportedly filed through INTERPOL in Australia.
Authorities say investigations are ongoing as they work to identify additional victims and possible accomplices.
Source: Ghanaweb