AJ Nelson

January 4, 2024
Rapper

Quick Facts

AJ Nelson
Full Name AJ Nelson
Occupation Rapper
Date Of Birth May 5, 1985(1985-05-05)
Age 39
Birthplace Dormaa Ahenkro
Country Ghana
Birth City Dormaa Ahenkro
Horoscope Gemini

AJ Nelson Biography

Name AJ Nelson
Birthday May 5
Birth Year 1985
Place Of Birth Dormaa Ahenkro
Home Town Dormaa Ahenkro
Birth Country Ghana
Birth Sign Gemini

AJ Nelson is one of the most popular and richest Rapper who was born on May 5, 1985 in Dormaa Ahenkro, Dormaa Ahenkro, Ghana. Adjei Nelson Otumfour (born 5 May 1985), better known by his stage name AJ Nelson is a Ghanaian recording artist. He is most famous for the singles “Same Girl”, “Faith” and “Power to the People” and is currently the only rapper who fuses the Bono language with Ashanti Twi in his songs. In 2015, AJ Nelson initiated a campaign titled “Power To the People” to empower the youth of his homeland, Ghana and of the African continent to speak against woes of society since he felt there was much corruption and conflicts on the African continent but the people mostly affected could hardly voice their thoughts and emotions to the leaders of society. The campaign attracted the attention of important figures like Communication Director at World Bank, Mr. Kofi Tsikata k and Bella Mundi of GH One TV who joined the campaign. In the same period, AJ Nelson released a hiphop song titled “Power to the People”. In November 2015, the song was ranked the 3rd most downloaded Ghanaian Hiphop Song on iTunes. AJ Nelson was ranked the 3rd top selling artist on iTunes in November 2015.

The Corner Rock artiste AJ Nelson in October 2018 announced his debut album Africa Rise The album which consist of sixteen tracks features Ghanaian acts, Cabum, Che Che, Worlasi, Ayat, Kliff Wonder and Guinea’s Miking on Marafagni which literally means Love. Africa Rise album which preaches about Peace, Love, Hope and togetherness was officially released on November 23rd.

AJ Nelson is married to Salome Nelson Agyei since 2015. AJ Nelson’s branding genuinely made a social contribution which gave him the chance to compete with some Ghanaian musicians like Okyeame Kwame, Gasmilla, Stonebwoy and others for Woodin’s brand ambassador 2016.

AJ Nelson Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Rapper
House Living in own house.

AJ Nelson is one of the richest Rapper from Ghana. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, AJ Nelson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Nelson first began to gain recognition at the start of 2009 when he featured on a welcome song for the 44th president of the United States of America, Barack Obama’s visit to Ghana. The song featured prominently on worldwide Television including the CNN. After releasing underground singles in 2009 and 2010, AJ Nelson got a major record deal with his former record label, GH Brothers and proceeded to release his debut mainstream hit single, “Same Girl” featuring Quabena Maphia in September 2010. He subsequently released a second single titled “Dream” in 2011 but that didn’t have a lot of commercial success compared to its forerunner. In the last quarter of 2011, he released a third single, titled “Faith” featuring Ghanaian-American music producer, singer, and songwriter based in New York City, Jay Ghartey and that was a major commercial success including its music video’s air play on several Television channels outside Africa like MTV Base. In 2015 AJ Nelson released “Power to the People” under the label, Corna Rock Entertainment. Power to the people led Aj to be ranked 3rd on iTunes list of top selling Ghanaian Hiphop artists alongside fellow rappers Sarkodie and Obrafuor. In the week of November 23–29, 2015, “Power to the people” was the only Ghanaian song listed in the list of Best New Music of The Week on Wepluggoodmusic.com. AJ Nelson was nominated as 2016 Ghana Carnival ambassadors The power to the people crooner made makes some naughty suggestions on new song, “innuendo”

Agyei Nelson Yaw was born in Dormaa Ahenkro, Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana. He is the 5th of 7 children born to Mrs. Agnes Isha Yeboa Mensah, and Mr. Mohammed Amoani Mensah. He attended the Saint Dominic School and in school gained interest in rap music. He started writing his own songs and at the age of 14 started performing in High Schools and local shows. AJ Nelson later attended IPMC College of technology in Accra, where he studied diploma in Web & Graphic design.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is AJ Nelson Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

AJ Ranked on the list of most popular Rapper. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ghana. AJ Nelson celebrates birthday on May 5 of every year.

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