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Emmanuel Badu Kobi

Pastor, Founder of Glorious Wave Church International

Born1975 NationalityGhanaian RegionAshanti
Net Worth $2 million (estimated) Estimated
Profession Pastor, Founder of Glorious Wave Church International Religious Leader
Nationality Ghanaian

About Emmanuel Badu Kobi

Emmanuel Badu Kobi says he has given away more than 200 cars, to musicians including Obaapa Christy, Yaw Sarpong and Daddy Lumba and to the counsellor George Lutterodt. He is the founder of Glorious Wave Church International.

Ministry

He was born on 3 May in the Ashanti Region. Besides Glorious Wave he leads Emmanuel Kobi Ministries and Kingdom Bible College, and is the author of several books, among them Born for Glory. In September 2016 he gave US$10,000 to a veteran actor who was being treated for heart disease at Korle-Bu.

Controversy

In February 2019 the NPP's Abronye DC called him a fake pastor. In July 2019 Parliament and the Christian Council of Ghana condemned remarks he made about Ashanti and Fante women, which the council called bigoted.

Family

He is divorced from Gloria Sarfo. Their son, Daniel Kenneth Badu Kobi, an Ashesi University student, died in 2017 aged 19 after a short illness; former President John Mahama attended the funeral.

Frequently asked questions about Emmanuel Badu Kobi

What is Emmanuel Badu Kobi's net worth?

Emmanuel Badu Kobi has an estimated net worth of $2 million (estimated).

What is Emmanuel Badu Kobi known for?

Emmanuel Badu Kobi is a Pastor, Founder of Glorious Wave Church International.

What is Emmanuel Badu Kobi's nationality?

Emmanuel Badu Kobi is Ghanaian.

Personal Information

Born
1975
Nationality
Ghanaian
Region
Ashanti

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Profile last updated: August 19, 2025  ·  Last fact-checked: October 19, 2026

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