Ghanaian lifestyle influencer and entrepreneur Princess Burland has represented Ghana on the global cultural stage after taking part in Coca-Cola’s exclusive FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour experience in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
The invitation only event, hosted by The Coca-Cola Company, gathered leading African creatives, cultural influencers, and global brand partners to celebrate one of football’s most recognizable symbols, the FIFA World Cup Trophy. Held in Abidjan earlier this month, the experience blended football, culture, and storytelling, highlighting Coca-Cola’s long standing association with the global game.
Princess Burland, one of Ghana’s most influential digital creators, used the opportunity to give her audience of more than one million followers rare behind the scenes access to the prestigious showcase. Through curated visual content and live updates across her digital platforms, she captured the atmosphere and significance of the event while spotlighting African creatives within a global narrative.
The Ghanaian influencer has built a strong international profile through collaborations with global brands such as Samsung and Spotify. She has previously participated in high profile campaigns in South Africa linked to Black Panther and MAC Cosmetics, further affirming her growing influence as a trusted global brand ambassador and cultural connector.
Beyond content creation, Princess Burland is an entrepreneur serving as the founder of Diya Organics, an Ayurvedic inspired haircare brand, and Diya’s Studio, a modern beauty and lifestyle space. Her ventures reflect a growing focus on wellness, authenticity, and African inspired luxury.
Her participation in the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour further reinforces her role as a cultural ambassador, using digital storytelling and brand partnerships to connect African creativity with global audiences. The invitation to join the exclusive tour demonstrates her growing influence as an African cultural voice capable of bridging continents through elevated content creation and strategic brand collaborations.
The FIFA World Cup Trophy arrived in Abidjan on Tuesday, February 4, 2026, during its sixth global tour, an initiative marking 20 years of Coca-Cola bringing the original trophy closer to fans worldwide. Over the past two decades, more than four million fans across 182 markets have participated in the experience.
For the 2026 edition, the trophy is visiting 30 FIFA Member Associations across 75 stops over more than 150 tour days ahead of the FIFA World Cup scheduled for the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Côte d’Ivoire was the only West African country selected to host the trophy during this tour cycle.
The trophy was officially welcomed by Prime Minister Beugre Mambe at the Felix Houphouet Boigny International Airport, marking a historic moment for Ivorian football fans. The event featured public viewing sessions, fan engagement activities, and participation from former France and Ghana defender Marcel Desailly.
Princess Burland joined other Ghanaian influencers and creators including Lisaquama, Kojo Junior, Miss Enny, and Chef Abby who were invited by Coca-Cola to experience the trophy’s arrival firsthand and share the journey with their audiences back home. The delegation captured their experiences from arrival at the airport to reactions when seeing the trophy up close.
The Original FIFA World Cup Trophy, made of 18 carat solid gold and weighing 6.175 kilograms, has been in use since 1974. As one of the most recognizable symbols in global sport, it remains in FIFA’s possession at all times and can only be touched by a select group that includes former World Cup winners and heads of state.
Rodrigue Bila, Vice President of Franchise Operations for West, Islands and Mid Africa at the Coca-Cola Africa Operating Unit, highlighted the emotional connection created by the tour in Abidjan, stating that the energy and passion from fans was truly inspiring.
Coca-Cola has been one of FIFA’s longest standing partners and a sponsor of the FIFA World Cup since 1978. The company has integrated recycling initiatives and more efficient transportation practices into the global tour as part of its wider sustainability journey.
Princess Burland’s journey continues to inspire young creatives and entrepreneurs across Ghana and the continent, illustrating how consistency and authentic storytelling can create opportunities on the global stage. As international brands increasingly turn to African voices to shape modern culture, her presence in Abidjan underscores Ghana’s growing influence in global lifestyle, fashion, and digital storytelling.
Her participation demonstrates the expanding role of African digital creators as cultural ambassadors who leverage their platforms to showcase African creativity, connect global audiences, and promote authentic narratives that challenge stereotypes while building commercially viable personal brands.
The event reinforced the power of strategic partnerships between global corporations and influential African creatives in creating meaningful cultural exchanges that benefit both commercial objectives and broader continental representation on the international stage.
