{
  "id": 579238,
  "title": "Yaw Dabo puts ‘John Telly’ iPhone 17 Pro Max up for GH¢2 million auction",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/yaw-dabo-puts-john-telly-iphone-17-pro-max-up-for-gh-2-million-auction",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-11T15:37:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/yaw-dabo-puts-john-telly-iphone-17-pro-max-up-for-gh%c2%a22-million-auction/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Renowned actor and football executive Yaw Dabo has announced his intention to auction his iPhone 17 Pro Max for a staggering GH¢2 million. The actor believes that the value of the device has skyrocketed due to the presence of some of football’s biggest stars. During the recent World Cup, high-profile football personalities such as John Terry, Jude Bellingham, Kobbie Mainoo, Declan Rice, and Reece James all touched and photographed with the phone. Yaw Dabo asserts that these interactions have transformed the iPhone 17 Pro Max into a highly sought-after collector’s item, imbued with the memories and experiences he shared with these football legends. He is therefore putting the device up for sale, aiming to attract wealthy individuals and football enthusiasts who are interested in acquiring this unique piece of memorabilia. The auction will not be restricted to buyers in Ghana, as Yaw Dabo intends to allow interested parties from outside the country to participate. The actor is confident that the phone will appeal to both football fans and collectors seeking a tangible connection to some of the sport’s most celebrated figures.",
  "summary": "Actor and football executive Yaw Dabo has announced plans to auction his iPhone 17 Pro Max for GH¢2 million, as he believes its value has shot up after being touched by influential footballers. According to Yaw Dabo, the phone became a memorable souvenir after football personalities including John Terry, Jude Bellingham, Kobbie Mainoo, Declan Rice […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}