Naa Ashorkor (born 24 November 1988), also known as Nisirine Naa Ashorkor Mensah-Doku, is a

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actress, media personality and theatre director who currently works at Media General Limited, which houses

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and others. Before joining the Media General Limited, she formerly worked with

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, an

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-based radio station. She is known for starring in '' The Perfect Picture'' (2009) and Iroko TV's '' Poisoned Bait''. In 2010, she won ''Best Actress'' at the

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for her role played in ''The Perfect Picture''. Naa Ashorkor also starred alongside Yvonne Okoro, Joselyn Dumas,

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Career

Ashorkor, along with

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, hosted the 2016

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. She also hosted the Miss Malaika Ghana pageant for eight years. Askorkor started off as a presenter with Starr 103.5 FM where she hosted a midmorning show dubbed ''The Zone''. In 2008, she was featured in her first movie by Shirley Frimpong-Manso. She was a presenter with the Multimedia Group from 2017 till 2020, where she hosted ''Showbiz A-Z'' and ''Strong and Sassy.'' She moved to

at the end of June 2020 and currently hosts the shows ''Between Hours'' and ''Just Us''. In March 2021, she was the host for the

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. She is a business woman who runs two ventures: Jaarno, a digital food market, and April Communications, which handles theatre productions. Ashorkor is a brand ambassador for Unilever Ghana as well as Verna Mineral Water. She also advocates DKT International Ghana, where she serves as the Lydia Contraceptives Brand Ambassador. Ashorkor had been involved in several popular television commercials, notably for Tigo Ghana's ''Drop That Yam'' and the Yensor Nkoaa commercials. On Saturday, 1 June 2024, she co-hosted the 25th Telecel Ghana Music Awards with

Stage Performances and Directorial Work

Ashorkor has become a key figure in Ghana’s modern stage movement, with notable performances and directorial ventures that explore complex social themes. In June 2024, Ashorkor made her directorial debut with the production of ''The Legend of Aku Sika'' by Professor Martin Owusu. One of her most acclaimed stage performances was in the Spanish monologue ''"Five Hours with Mario"'', where she delivered a solo performance on the international stage. She also directed and starred in ''Beyond the Walls'', a groundbreaking prison theater production staged at Ghana’s National Theatre. The play sheds light on the lives of incarcerated women and advocates for rehabilitation through the arts.

Recognition

In addition to accolades for her work in film and broadcasting, Naa Ashorkor has been recognized for her artistic contributions on both local and international platforms. She is known for championing stories that center women's voices, health, and empowerment.

Personal life

Naa Ashorkor married her longtime partner Ahuma Cabutey Adodoadji in 2014. On 15 August 2017, she announced the birth of her son via news outlets and social media. She announced the birth of her second child, also a son, on 1 July 2019.

Filmography

Film Television Stage Radio

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ashorkor, Naa Ghanaian film actresses Living people 1988 births University of Ghana alumni Ghanaian radio presenters Ghanaian women radio presenters