Introduction
Nathaniel Mensah, known by the stage name Ajeezay, is a Ghanaian comedian, actor and musician. He is a one-liner comedian referred to as the Nonfa King or King of Nonfa, nonfa being Ghanaian jargon for ambiguity.
Early life and career
Ajeezay, who is the last of six children, was born to Madam Christiana Fofo Allotey and Mr. Mensah, who was a lawyer. He took his BECE at JHS 1 where he passed and attended the Nsaba Presbyterian Senior High School. He graduated with First Class Honours in Bachelor of Science in Education and majored in Chemistry and Biology at the University of Cape Coast.
On 5 December 2020, Ajeezay released his first ever EP titled Evolution, featuring names like Rhyme Sonny, Koo Ntakra, Kahpun, Amerado, Teflon Flexx, Ay Poyoo, Brella, Nii Funny, Teshieboi, Bortey and Kuuku Black.
Discography
Album
- Evolution EP
Selected singles
- Nonfa King
- Open School
- Apor
- Saw Me
- Sugar Mummy
- Omo Ata
- App
- Nungua
- Jerusalem Soup
- M3kor
- Amanfour Bet
- Dr UN Wakasa
- Kokonte
- Sexual Sponsor
- I Love You Tui Tui
Videography
- Open School
- Apor
- Sugar Mummy
- Omo Ata
- App
- Nungua
- Jerusalem Soup
- M3kor
- Amanfour Bet
- Dr UN Wakasa
- Kokonte
- Sexual Sponsor
- I Love You Tui Tui
Video vixen
- Agbeshie - No Worries
- Ruff n Smooth - Shaba
- Shatta Wale - Bie Gya
Filmography
Online Skits
- Area Boy
- Tit 4 Tat
- Problem Child
- Condom Wahala
- Running Mate
- The Interview
- Make Up Swimming Pool
- Turn Me On
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Best Comedy Skit | African Movie Academy Awards | Nominated | |
| 2019 | Best Viral Comedy Skit of the Year | COPO Awards | Nominated | |
| 2020 | Comedian of the Year | One Awards Ghana | Won |
Controversies
Ajeezay was caught in a hot tug of war with Nigerian comedian Josh2Funny after he accused him of stealing and rebranding his famous wordplay #NonfaChallenge game to #DontLeaveMeChallenge.
Philanthropy
Ajeezay, together with members of the ABLE Initiative on 3 March 2019, presented some gifts to bomb victim Elizabeth Asantewaa in Dansoman. Elizabeth Asantewaa is known to have saved Ghana's first president Kwame Nkrumah from a bomb attack during the 1964 Independence Day celebration.