Naa Ashorkor


Naa Ashorkor, also known as Nisirine Naa Ashorkor Mensah-Doku, is a Ghanaian actress, media personality and theatre director who currently works at Media General Limited, which houses TV3 Ghana and others.
Before joining the Media General Limited, she formerly worked with Asaase Radio, an Accra-based radio station. She is known for starring in The [Perfect Picture (2009 film)|The Perfect Picture] 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. Naa Ashorkor also starred alongside Yvonne Okoro, Joselyn Dumas, John Dumelo.

Career

Ashorkor, along with Chris Attoh, hosted the 2016 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. 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 Asaase Radio 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 3Music Awards.
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 Chris Attoh.

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
YearTitleRoleNotes
2025For Love and CountryDorothy AnnanLead Role
2024EvorLawyer Jean AsiamahDrama
2023NineNews AnchorFantasy / Thriller
2020Adam The FirstBintuSupporting Role
2020Aloe VeraVerandaSupporting Role
2019The Perfect Picture - Ten Years LaterAkasi DuahSupporting Role
2015One More DayJoeSupporting Role
2014Letter From AdamKabukiSupporting Role
2014Poisoned BaitKadijahSupporting Role
2010 - 2013Adams ApplesKukuaaLead Role
2010CheckmateNaanaSupporting Role
2009DoubleZulaikaSupporting Role
2009The Perfect PictureAkasiLead Role. Won 3 African Movie Awards for Lead Role, Best Performer by Actor in Supporting Role & Best Director
2008ScornedSorayaSupporting Role

Television
YearTitleRolesNotes
20223Music Awards 2022Herself Television special
20213Music Awards 2021Herself Television special
2020Exclusive Men of the Year AwardsHerself Television special
2017Peoples Celebrity AwardsHerself Television special
20173rd Edition of the American Ghanaian Chicken Recipe CompetitionHerself Television special
2016Exclusive Men of the Year AwardsHerself Television special
2016Vodafone Ghana Music AwardsHerself Television special
2015Just The LawHerself Law Show
2013African Movie Academy AwardsHerself Television special
2012 - 2017Tales From the Powder RoomHerself Girl Talk & Discussion Series
2010 - 2012Miss Malaika Grand FinaleHerself Television special
2011 - 2012Close Up Salsa FiestaHerself reality TV series
2009 - 2016Guess Who's Coming for DinnerHerself reality TV series
2009 - DateMiss GhanaHerself Beauty Pageant

Stage
YearTitleNotes
2025Beyond the WallsDirector
2024Legend of Aku SikaDirectorial Debut
20245 Hours with MarioLead Role.Director
2023The Gods Are Not To BlameLead Role. Producer. Re-adaptation of the original Greek classic Oedipus Rex, authored by Nigeria’s Ola Rotimi
2017BukomProducer
2017Prison GraduatesProducer. Political Satire
2016Dinner For PromotionSupporting Role. Comedy
2015Don't Dress For ChristmasLead Role. Comedy
2015Medicine For LoveLead Role. Producer. Comedy
2013Love ConcertLead Role
2012His Birth In The 21st CenturyLead Role. Re-adaptation of the birth of Jesus Christ
2011Run For Your WifeLead Role. Adult Comedy Play
2010The Vagina MonologuesLead Role. Episodic Play

Radio
YearTitleNetworkNotes
2017– 2020Strong and SassyJoy 99.7 FMFemale Talk Show
2017– 2020Showbiz A to ZJoy 99.7 FMWeekend Show
Entertainment Review and Analysis
2014 - 2017The ZoneStarr 103.5 FMMidmorning Show