Bozoma Saint John Marries Keely Watson in Traditional Ghana Wedding

Accra has hosted a special celebration as Ghanaian-American businesswoman and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills personality Bozoma “Boz” Saint John married Keely Watson in a traditional Ghanaian wedding.

The couple exchanged vows in Ghana on Friday, August 21, surrounded by family, friends and invited guests.

The ceremony took place at the Accra residence of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, adding an unusual political and cultural backdrop to an already high-profile wedding. (people.com)

But for Saint John, bringing the celebration to Ghana was about much more than the attention that comes with being a public figure.

It was a chance to celebrate her marriage in a way that connects directly to her Ghanaian roots.

Ghana was always part of the plan

Saint John was born in the United States to Ghanaian parents and spent part of her childhood in Ghana.

She later became a Ghanaian citizen in 2022, while Watson also obtained Ghanaian citizenship.

That connection helped shape the couple's decision to have a traditional Ghanaian ceremony in Accra. (people.com)

The couple have planned two celebrations rather than one.

After the Ghanaian ceremony, they are expected to hold another wedding celebration in Los Angeles on November 21. (people.com)

A wedding with Ghanaian character

From the planning stage, the couple wanted Ghanaian culture to be part of the occasion.

Their wedding materials reportedly incorporated elements associated with Ghanaian culture, including Kente-inspired colours and Adinkra symbols.

For Saint John, the Ghana ceremony also provides an opportunity to share part of her heritage with an audience that extends far beyond Ghana.

That may be one reason the wedding has attracted attention beyond the couple's celebrity circles.

From engagement to marriage

Saint John and Watson got engaged in 2025 after Watson proposed in West Hollywood.

Their relationship has also been featured on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, giving viewers a glimpse into their relationship and wedding preparations.

For Saint John, the marriage also comes years after the death of her first husband, Peter Saint John, who died from cancer in 2013.

Her decision to marry again has therefore been an important personal milestone, as well as a public one. (people.com)

Why the Ghana celebration stands out

There is a simple reason this wedding is attracting attention in Ghana.

It combines celebrity, love and culture.

Saint John could have held the entire celebration in the United States, but she chose to begin the marriage journey in Ghana and through a traditional ceremony.

That choice puts Ghanaian wedding traditions in front of an international audience and highlights the continuing connection many members of the Ghanaian diaspora have with the country.

It also adds to Ghana's growing reputation as a destination for major weddings and high-profile cultural celebrations.

For the couple, though, the attention is secondary.

The bigger story is that they chose Ghana as the place to mark an important moment in their lives.

And on Friday, they made that choice official.

Bozoma Saint John and Keely Watson are now married.

Global Pulse GH congratulates the couple and wishes them a happy life together.