“I Used to Beg for Church Clothes”: ACP Kofi Sarpong Shares Humble Beginnings
- Ghanaian gospel musician ACP Kofi Sarpong has opened up about his early life, stating that growing up was far from easy
- He shared that there were times he had to beg for clothes just to attend church, a reality that shaped his humility
- Some social media users have commented on ACP Kofi Sarpong's post, which Neat FM shared on their Facebook page
Ghanaian gospel musician ACP Kofi Sarpong has opened up about the struggles he faced at the beginning of his ministry.
In a viral interview on January 16, 2026, he spoke about his humble upbringing and how he rose to become a gospel sensation in Ghana.
Source: Facebook
ACP Kofi Sarpong talks about his hardship
Gospel star ACP Kofi Sarpong shared his inspiring journey from poverty to prominence and his unwavering passion to win souls for Christ.
In a trending video, he stated that he didn’t even have clothes to wear to church, but that didn’t stop him from ministering to others.
According to him, he was actively involved in almost every church activity and gave his all to God’s work, even in the face of hardship.
"I put my all into my church and was involved in everything they did. Sometimes, getting clothes for church was difficult for me. I used to beg for clothes just to go," he said.
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ACP Kofi Sarpong applauds childhood friends
The gospel singer praised his childhood friends, who supported him by offering clothes so he could confidently attend church and lead worship sessions.
He said that despite his struggles, he never allowed his situation to affect his commitment or behaviour in church.
He explained that many people had no idea what he was going through at the time.
One of my friends would pack his clothes to wash, and I would go and select what to wear to church," he recalled.
"Despite the struggles, no one knew what I was going through. I would sing and dance in church as if I had no worries. That’s what showed that I was genuinely worshipping God. I didn’t look at my situation then to make excuses for worshipping God the right way. Those who were born into riches should thank God it’s not easy to be poor," he added.
The Facebook video is below:
ACP Kofi Sarpong works to sponsor his education
ACP Kofi Sarpong has encouraged the youth to work hard to achieve their dreams. In another interview, he spoke about how he worked effortlessly to pay for his school fees.
The outstanding policeman explained that he had prepared and sold kenkey on the streets to buy books and other educational materials.
In 2022, Kofi Sarpong was promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police.
A year later, he graduated from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration with a Master's degree in International Relations and Diplomacy.
The Facebook video is below:
Adowa dances by ACP Kofi Sarpong
Earlier, YEN.com.gh wrote about ACP Kofi Sarpong, who was seen dancing Adowa at a public event.
The musician was seen entertaining guests with his Adowa dance moves in recent videos. The Akans frequently perform adowa, a traditional Ghanaian dance style.
Performers can use their hands and feet as a sign of expression to convey their feelings and emotions.
Source: YEN.com.gh
