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There are many ways to describe Sonnetta Joy, but mainly she is intelligent, talented, vivacious and God-fearing. “I like to have fun and live life to the fullest”, says Sonnetta. I’m also very focused and driven at the same time. I love being involved in many facets of the entertainment industry. Most importantly, I love God and put Him first in all that I do. Therefore, the sky is the limit!”

 

Sonnetta is an only child raised with the church being the back bone of her family. From childhood, she was constantly exposed to entertainment, culture, music and the arts. Sonnetta’s mom, Ethel became a renown educator, choir director, singer and fashionista before Sonnetta was born. Becoming actively involved in church and school activities at a very early age came naturally to Sonnetta. She sang, acted and played percussion instruments in several groups. She began recording as a child. At the tender age of 11, she became the full-time drummer of her church. In addition to her being the church drummer, she became a professional drummer playing for and recording on records, for groups, choirs, churches, bands, etc. As a young girl, Sonnetta was a drummer for Tammy Faye Bakker, and her orchestra, being featured on her international television show. She was the drummer for her college jazz band. Drumming was also her talent when she secured the crowns in her undefeated pageant wins. At an early age, Sonnetta was also garnering leading roles in her school’s and community’s musical and dramatic shows. Sonnetta‘s mother decided that it was time to get her involved in another aspect of the industry-modeling. After getting representation, Sonnetta begin doing fashion shows, print, television and commercials. She was even chosen as a regional finalist by Seventeen Magazine in their Cover Model Contest. She did all of this while maintaining a 4.3 GPA in school. 

 

Although Sonnetta was involved in the arts, she had been an honor student since first grade. She won many academic accolades including The Presidential Academic Award from the President of the United States along with national honor Society memberships. This continued on through high school. By 11th grade, Sonnetta had completed all advanced placement courses with honors in all areas of study. Colleges and universities had already began recruiting her. Having accomplished all high school curriculum, the colleges advised that she skip her last year of high school and begin college early. This advise came at the end of her 11th grade year about 2 weeks before graduation. Sonnetta then graduated as Valedictorian of her high school class at the age of 16 and became an early admittance college student. Sonnetta also received a full academic scholarship to attend the University of her choice. Since this chain of events had occurred so quickly, she chose to stay close to home and attend Augusta University. She graduated from the university at the age of 20 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Management. At 17, Sonnetta also became the youngest member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

 

In her first week of college, Sonnetta and her mom were shopping at the mall when she was recruited by a pageant official to enter the Miss Black Augusta pageant. Sonnetta and her mom told the official that they would think about it. After all, it would be a good opportunity to gain exposure while being actively involved in the community. Sonnetta entered and won the title of Miss Black Augusta USA. She then went on to win the title Miss Black Georgia USA. Sonnetta carried out both of her reigns while being a full-time college student.

 

After college, Sonnetta taught high school. Some of her students were a couple of years younger than her. During this time, she was still acting, modeling and playing drums in church and in bands. Sonnetta went on to run several model and talent agencies in Augusta and Atlanta where she trained and marketed models, actors and other talent. She also ran additional businesses. 

 

Sonnetta is an all-around entertainer. She is an accomplished host, producer, creator, drummer, model, media personality, writer and influencer. She has credits in television, music (performing, recording, production), modeling (runway, print, spokesmodel), fashion, beauty, film, theater, commercials and radio. Sonnetta is a pop culture expert, having her finger on the pulse of the industry and life. She has appeared at The White House. Sonnetta is the Host, Creator and Executive Producer of the Sonnetta Joy Show. Sonnetta has hosted, produced and headlined her own segment (Sonnetta‘s Fashion Review (runway), celebrity interviews)on Bobby Jones Gospel on the BET Network. She has also been a VJ and host on several television shows, as well as creator and host of her own radio shows (Joyful Noyze: The Very Best in Heavenly Hip-Hop, The Entertainment Report). Sonnetta is the host that celebrities most enjoy being interviewed by and come to her as their go-to interviewer. She has worked with and shared the stage with countless celebrities, world leaders, dignitaries, etc. Sonnetta balances being an on air television and radio host, producer and personality along with maintaining her music, fashion and business endeavors. 

 

Although Sonnetta loves being in the entertainment industry, her first love is God and her relationship with him. “God is the head of my life. Without Him I am nothing; with Him all things are possible!”