Damian Smith, popularly known as Shaka Zulu is officially Ghana’s strongest man! Shaka Zulu, who appeared to be the fan’s favorite was crowned winner of the grand finale of the Champion of Champions edition of Ghana’s Strongest which took place on Sunday 4th July 2021 at the Eli Beach resort at Tegbi, near Keta in the Volta Region.
Ahead of the final, Shaka Zulu, who had been highly tipped to win the competition repeatedly said he was praying to God to crown him champion during his media engagements. And well, the prayer of the two time winner of the competition has been answered.
Defending champion, Ahmed Boakye, first runner up of last year’s edition, Prosper Dakora and previous finalist, Bright Appiah, alias Swat were unfortunately not able to prevent Shaka Zulu from the record win, making him the most successful contestant in the history of the competition.
It is his third title, having won in 2017 and 2018 before a three-year break as a result of his relocation to the United States. Like they say, he came, he saw and he conquered! He now has the bragging right, a brand new car and a title belt.
Shaka Zulu dominated key events such as Truck Head Pull (weight 46,000kg), Giant Tyre Flip and Keg Toss to be adjudged the winner. Prosper Dakora placed second while Ahmed Boakye and Bright Appiah were third and fourth respectively.
Shaka Zulu took home a whopping GHS10,000, a brand new car and will be in South Africa to participate in the prestigious Arnold Classics Africa.