Ghanaian gospel musician and Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Kofi Sarpong, has shared that his venture into fashion entrepreneurship was born out of his natural sense of style.

Speaking on The Career Trail on Joy Learning and Joy News, ACP Sarpong explained that his love for fashion, shaped by years of not having enough, inspired him to open his own boutique.

He recalled how tough life was for him growing up, especially when it came to even the most basic things like clothing.

“My beginning wasn’t that rosy. It was rough. Things to wear even to church during those days was difficult. I had to go borrow. But I will go to church and sing like it was nobody’s business,” he shared.

He explained that the narrative changed when God opened doors for him, leading to a career in the police service and later, the gospel music industry.

As his life improved, so did his wardrobe and his sense of fashion didn’t go unnoticed.

“When God helped me with work, my appearance changed, I had what to wear, I had what to eat,” he noted.

He also shared that people often complimented the way he dressed, especially when he attended programs or events.

“People will see me and compliment my outfit. From GIMPA time, AUCC, wherever I go. Even when I attend a program, people will see me, and tell me to start something. So I decided to give it a try,” he recounted.

Encouraged by the consistent feedback, he decided to give it a try and eventually opened a boutique named KofSarp, which specialises in African wear.

He further explained that beyond fashion, his difficult past motivated him to create opportunities for others through the business.

“Everybody is helping the economy. So, the little that I can also do to help one or two people to also have their daily bread, I will. Because I have been through it. So at least setting up this boutique, 6 to 7 people have secured a job that helps them to feed their families,” he said.