AJ Sarpong, born Nana Adjoa Akuoko-Sarpong, on 28 October 1991, is a media personality from Ghana. She is currently employed by Media General, which owns TV3 Ghana and its affiliated channels. Prior to this, she worked at Citi FM and TV. In addition to her broadcasting work, AJ is also skilled in event hosting, content creation, and voice-over work.
Profile Summary
| Full Name: | Nana Adjoa Akuoko-Sarpong |
| Date Of Birth: | October 28, 1991 |
| Place Of Birth: | Ghana |
| Nationality: | Ghanaian |
| Parents: | Nana Kwame Akuoko-Sarpong (father) Alice Afful Asamah (mother) |
| Occupations: | Media Personality, Broadcaster, Journalist |
| Net Worth: | $4 million |
Early Life And Education
AJ Akuoko Sarpong, the youngest of 15 children born to Nana Kwame Akuoko-Sarpong and Alice Afful Asamah, grew up in both Ghana and the UK. She is from Asante Akyem Agogo in the Ashanti Region.
AJ Sarpong attended various schools in Ghana before completing her education with a degree in Political Science and Theatre Arts from the University of Ghana, Legon. She later earned two Master’s Degrees in Journalism from the Ghana Institute of Journalism and in Brands and Communication Management from the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA).
Career
With over 13 years of experience in television and radio production, event production, MCing, and media concept development, AJ Sarpong has worked at various media outlets.
Starting her career at Ghanamusic.com, she later moved on to positions at YFM and EIB Network, where she hosted various shows and interviewed numerous international and Ghanaian music stars. She also worked as a presenter, producer, and host for shows like “Tales from the Powder Room” and “Live from the Capital.”
AJ Sarpong has been actively involved in content production since 2014, creating bespoke TV shows and assisting in the production of reality shows and events. She also developed successful radio programs such as The Starr Woman Project for Starr 103.5 FM.
After working at EIB Network where she hosted Tales from the Powder Room on GHOne TV, AJ Sarpong joined Citi FM in 2017 as a broadcast journalist.
She began her tenure on the Citi Breakfast Show with Bernard Avle before moving on to host the mid-morning show “Brunch in the Citi” in 2018. Additionally, she hosted programs such as Hall of Fame, Voice Factory, and Sister Sister on Citi TV.
AJ Sarpong has also excelled as an event MC, hosting various prestigious events including the Ghana Music Honor, Ghana Events Awards, and the Entertainment Achievement Awards.
In 2023, she transitioned to Media General, where she currently works with TV3 Ghana, 3FM, Onua FM, and other affiliates.
Personal Life
In a 2019 interview, AJ Sarpong revealed that she does not feel pressured to get married. The “Hall Of Fame” host explained that her career progression allowed her to prove herself without experiencing any pressure.
She stated that she began her career at a young age and has not felt constrained by timelines for starting a family.
Sarpong keeps her personal life private, and it is unknown whether she is currently married or has children.
AJ Sarpong Net Worth
AJ Sarpong has appeared on multiple TV shows and serves as a brand ambassador for various companies. Her net worth is currently estimated at $20,000 as of 2024.
Awards And Recognitions
Sarpong has been recognized with awards like Radio Female Presenter of the Year at the Ghana Entertainment Awards USA in 2016 and Female Entertainment Show Host of the Year at the 2017 RTP Awards in Ghana.
Sarpong was honored by participants of Elizath Sey Frances Hall at the University of Ghana, Legon, in 2017.
In 2019, she was named one of the 50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians by the Avance Media Foundation.
