Naa Ashorkor
Naa Ashorkor | |
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 Naa Ashorkor at 3Music Awards 2022 | |
| Born | Nisirine Naa Ashorkor Mensah-Doku 24 November 1988 (age 36) |
| Occupation(s) | Broadcast Journalist and Actress |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Employer | Media General |
| Organization | TV3 Ghana |
| Spouse | Ahuma Cabutey Adodoadji |
Naa Ashorkor (born 24 November 1988),[1][2] also known as Nisirine Naa Ashorkor Mensah-Doku, is a Ghanaian actress and media personality who currently works at Media General Limited, which houses TV3 Ghana and others.[3] Before joining the Media General Limited, she formerly worked with Asaase Radio, an Accra-based radio station. [4][5] She is known for starring in The Perfect Picture (2009) and Iroko TV's Poisoned Bait.
In 2010, she won Best Actress at the Africa Movie Academy Awards for her role played in The Perfect Picture.[6][7] Naa Ashorkor also starred alongside Yvonne Okoro, Joselyn Dumas, John Dumelo.
Career
Ashorkor, along with Chris Attoh, hosted the 2016 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.[8] She also hosted the Miss Malaika Ghana pageant for eight years.[9] Askorkor started off as a presenter with Starr 103.5 FM where she hosted a midmorning show dubbed The Zone.[10]
In 2008, she was featured in her first movie by Shirley Frimpong-Manso.[citation needed]
She was a presenter with the Multimedia Group from 2017 till 2020, where she hosted Showbiz A-Z and Strong and Sassy.[11][10] She moved to Asaase Radio at the end of June 2020 and currently hosts the shows Between Hours and Just Us.[12] In March 2021, she was the host for the 3Music Awards.[13]
She is a business woman who runs two ventures: Jaarno, a digital food market, and April Communications, which handles theatre productions.[14]
Ashorkor is a brand ambassador for Unilever Ghana[15] as well as Verna Mineral Water.[16] She also advocates DKT International Ghana, where she serves as the Lydia Contraceptives Brand Ambassador.[citation needed]
Ashorkor had been involved in several popular television commercials, notably for Tigo Ghana's Drop That Yam and the Yensor Nkoaa commercials.[citation needed]
On Saturday, 1 June 2024, she co-hosted the 25th Telecel Ghana Music Awards with Chris Attoh.[17]
Personal life
Naa Ashorkor married her longtime partner Ahuma Cabutey Adodoadji in 2014.[18] On 15 August 2017, she announced the birth of her son via news outlets and social media.[19] She announced the birth of her second child, also a son, on 1 July 2019.[20]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Evor | Lawyer Jean Asiamah | Drama |
| 2023 | Nine | News Anchor | Fantasy / Thriller |
| 2020 | Adam The First [21] | Bintu | Supporting Role |
| Aloevera[22] | Veranda | Supporting Role | |
| 2019 | The Perfect Picture - Ten Years Later[23] | Akasi Duah | Supporting Role |
| 2015 | One More Day | Joe | Supporting Role |
| 2014 | Letter From Adam | Kabuki | Supporting Role |
| 2014 | Poisoned Bait | Kadijah | Supporting Role |
| 2010 - 2013 | Adams Apples | Kukuaa | Lead Role |
| 2010 | Checkmate | Naana | Supporting Role |
| 2009 | Double | Zulaika | Supporting Role |
| 2009 | The Perfect Picture | Akasi | Lead Role. Won 3 African Movie Awards for Lead Role, Best Performer by Actor in Supporting Role & Best Director |
| 2008 | Scorned | Soraya | Supporting Role |
Television
| Year | Title | Roles | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3Music Awards 2022[24] | Herself (co-host) | Television special |
| 2021 | 3Music Awards 2021[25] | Herself (co-host) | Television special |
| 2020 | Exclusive Men of the Year (EMY) Awards[26] | Herself (host) | Television special |
| 2017 | Peoples Celebrity Awards[27] | Herself (host) | Television special |
| 2017 | 3rd Edition of the American Ghanaian Chicken Recipe Competition[28] | Herself (host) | Television special |
| 2016 | Exclusive Men of the Year (EMY) Awards | Herself (host) | Television special |
| 2016 | Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Herself (co-host) | Television special |
| 2015 | Just The Law | Herself (host) | Law Show |
| 2013 | African Movie Academy Awards | Herself (host) | Television special |
| 2012 - 2017 | Tales From the Powder Room | Herself (host) | Girl Talk & Discussion Series |
| 2010 - 2012 | Miss Malaika Grand Finale | Herself (host) | Television special |
| 2011 - 2012 | Close Up Salsa Fiesta | Herself (host) | reality TV series |
| 2009 - 2016 | Guess Who's Coming for Dinner | Herself (host) | reality TV series |
| 2009 - Date | Miss Ghana | Herself (host) | Beauty Pageant |
Stage
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Bukom[29] | Producer |
| 2017 | Prison Graduates[30] | Producer. Political Satire |
| 2016 | Dinner For Promotion | Supporting Role. Comedy |
| 2015 | Don't Dress For Christmas | Lead Role. Comedy |
| 2015 | Medicine For Love | Lead Role. Producer. Comedy |
| 2013 | Love Concert | Lead Role |
| 2012 | His Birth In The 21st Century | Lead Role. Re-adaptation of the birth of Jesus Christ |
| 2011 | Run For Your Wife | Lead Role. Adult Comedy Play |
| 2010 | The Vagina Monologues | Lead Role. Episodic Play |
Radio
| Year | Title | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017– 2020 | Strong and Sassy | Joy 99.7 FM | Female Talk Show |
| Showbiz A to Z | Weekend Show
Entertainment Review and Analysis | ||
| 2014 - 2017 | The Zone | Starr 103.5 FM | Midmorning Show |
References
- ^ "Nisirine Mensah-Doku - 'I wont (sic) trade my education for the world'". Graphic Ghana. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
- ^ "Biography: Naa Ashorkor Mensah-Doku". Ghanama. 11 June 2010. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- ^ Johnson, Reymond Awusei (4 August 2023). "Ace broadcaster, Naa Ashorkor joins Media General". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ Francis Addo (9 October 2014). "Lydia Forson Talks Of Naa Ashorkor Marriage". Dailyguideghana. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- ^ "Naa Ashorkor BACK on radio... Asaase 99.5 is the dial". Proudly Ghanaian! | Enews. 29 June 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
- ^ "Spotlight: Naa Ashorkor Mensah-Doku". Ghanacelebrities. 11 June 2010. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- ^ "Naa Ashorkor Talks Family and Love". Accra - Ghana. Ghanaweb. 15 June 2012. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- ^ "Naa Ashorkor, Chris Attoh, Dj Black To Host 2016 VGMA". peace fm online. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- ^ "Joselyn Dumas, Naa Ashorkor And James Gardiner For Miss Malaika Ghana 2018 Audition". peace fm online. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
- ^ a b "Naa Ashorkor Moves On From EIB Network".
- ^ "Multimedia Group terminates Naa Ashorkor's appointment". Graphic Online. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ "Naa Ashorkor to host Asaase Radio's mid-afternoon show". Graphic Online. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
- ^ "Naa Ashorkor and Jay Foley return as 3Music Awards hosts - MyJoyOnline.com". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
- ^ "Naa Ashorkor reaches out to young entrepreneurs via social media". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 17 September 2019.
- ^ "Naa Ashorkor Named Brand Ambassador For Unilever Campaign".
- ^ "Naa Ashorkor & others Endorse Verna Changing Lives Autism Awareness".
- ^ Ghartey, Raphael (1 June 2024). "25th TGMA: Chris Attoh returns as host, co-host with TV3's Naa Ashorkor for the second time | 3News". 3news.com. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
- ^ "Video: Pregnant Naa Ashorkor twerking!". Myjoyonline. 12 January 2018. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
- ^ "Baby Boy".
- ^ "Naa Ashorkor announces baby number two with stunning baby bump photos". Entertainment. 1 July 2019. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
- ^ Sayibu, M., Adam The First (Sci-Fi), Jacob Ayanaba, Bex, Naa Ashorkor Mensa-Doku, Majeed Suhuyini, SEG Cineland, retrieved 3 February 2021
- ^ Sedufia, Peter (6 March 2020), Aloevera (Drama, Romance), Benjamin Adaletey, Aaron Adatsi, Ngozi Viola Adikwu, Kofi Adjorlolo, OldFilm Productions, retrieved 3 February 2021
- ^ Frimpong-Manso, Shirley (4 July 2020), The Perfect Picture - Ten Years Later (Comedy, Romance), Jackie Appiah, Naa Ashorkor Mensa-Doku, Lydia Forson, Adjetey Anang, Sparrow Pictures, retrieved 3 February 2021
- ^ Segbefia, Sedem (26 March 2022). "Star-studded performances to herald 3Music Awards '22". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- ^ "Naa Ashorkor and Jay Foley return as 3Music Awards hosts". My Joy Online. 25 March 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- ^ "Nathaniel Attoh and Naa Ashorkor unveiled as MCs for 5th EMY Africa Awards". MyJoyOnline.com. 1 July 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
- ^ "GN Bank Awards is now Peoples Celebrity Awards 2017 Slated for November 25".
- ^ "Ghanaian Student Chef wins American-Ghanaian Chicken Recipe Competition".
- ^ "Naa Ashorkor's "Bukom" Play set for National Theatre on November 11".
- ^ "Prison Graduates Opens at the National Theatre".
External links
- Naa Ashorkor at IMDb