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02 Feb

Efya Denies Knowing Blakk Rasta In Interview, Says He Has Achieved Nothing In Music

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Ghanaian singer Efya has sparked social media reactions after revealing that she doesn't know who Blakk Rasta is. Efya made this surprising revelation when she was recently interviewed on GhOne TV’s Rhythms show. When the host of the show brought the name of Blakk Rasta up during the interview, she said ‘"Who is that? He's a rapper; he's a what?...he's a radio journalist?... But journalists say what they want, they don't care. I don't think I know who he is. What does he do, radio? After being given some clues by the host of the show, She admitted that she knows…

31 Jan

If Bob Marley Were Alive, Do You Think He Will Feature Sarkodie? Blakk Rasta Blasts Reggae Legend’s Family

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Ghanaian reggae-dancehall singer and broadcaster Blakk Rasta has opined on Sarkodie’s feature on Bob Marley’s "Stir It Up" remix. According to him, Sarkodie’s feature with Bob Marley is a desecration of the legacy of the legendary musician. Speaking on his show on Accra-based 3FM, Blakk Rasta noted that the rapper’s attitude has tarnished the legacy of the legendary reggae singer and the originality of the song meant to praise the legend’s lover. “What Sarkodie did is just a desecration of the legacy of Bob Marley. It’s so shameful. What Sarkodie did is nothing but the desecration of the music king.…

23 Dec

Blakk Rasta Returns RTP Award Plaque

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Controversial reggae musician, Blakk Rasta, has written to the Radio and Television Personalities Awards (RTP) that he wishes to return all the awards he has won. According to the host of 3FM Black Pot, the RTP and GMA system of voting to win is equal to selling the award to the highest bidder. He also condemned using a voting method to award winners of the award scheme. This declaration caused some industry stakeholders and award scheme organizers to call out his (Blakk Rasta’s) integrity stating that he was awarded on that same merit. In response, Blakk Rasta promised to return…

09 Nov

I Will Continue To Speak My Mind – Blakk Rasta On Being A Pastor

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Controversial media personality, Blakk Rasta, who was recently ordained as a pastor says being an ordained Minister of God will not change his outspokenness about issues. Speaking to Graphic Showbiz in an interview recently, the radio host said “Nothing will change about my views on topical issues. I always say that I speak to build and not to destroy. Speaking my mind is a way of helping society to develop so I will continue with that. Blakk Rasta The Kochoko legend, known for being an outspoken personality in Ghana, stated that he is still the same as the person everyone knows…

25 Oct

Blakk Rasta Ordained As Pastor After Completing Bible School

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Ghanaian reggae musician and broadcaster, Ahmed Abubakar, known popularly as Blakk Rasta, has been ordained as a pastor after graduating from Breakthrough Family Chapel Bible School. In a report sighted on ghanaweekend.com, the presenter confirmed the news saying: “It’s true. I completed Bible School and got ordained as a Minister of God at the Breakthrough Family Ministries International last Friday.” Blakk Rasta has over the years been very critical of most religions, including Christianity, over the years. At times, he even alleged that the Bible’s text had been changed because the original manuscripts had been destroyed in the past. Black Rasta…

10 Oct

Blakk Rasta Leaves His ‘Biggest Pay Cheque’ Job At Class FM To Join Media General

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Blakk Rasta has quit his job with Class FM barely 4 months after he joined the Accra-based radio station. The veteran musician and reggae show host has now joined Media General. The Kanda-based media house has since published an official flyer to welcome Black Rasta to its family. This comes as shock to many as Blakk Rasta recently disclosed that Class FM gave him his biggest pay cheque in his entire career. During a conversation with Ghanaian blogger, Attractive Mustapha, Blakk Rasta detailed that his move to Class Media was backed by a 2-year renewable contract in which his monthly…