Blakk Rasta is one of the most controversial Radio DJ and musician in the African country of Ghana. He is a Rastafarian by conviction and his messages reach the four corners of Ghana every week via his popular radio shows.
During Barack Obama’s campaign, Blakk Rasta showed his support for the then first ever African-American presidential candidate of the US by creating the hit song, title ‘Barrack Obama’ to urge Obama’s ambitions on. The song single-handedly made Obama a household name across Ghana
Since President Obama would be visiting Ghana in July reports suggest that Blakk Rasta will perform during Obama’s visit to Ghana.
Blakk Rasta confirmed the news on NET2 TV, where he expressed joy at the decision of the government to include him in the activities during Obama’s famous visit.
It will be one performance to watch as Blakk Rasta is ready to be discovered by the world beyond Ghana, and Barack Obama has become a real live global platform that showcases talents and causes. One can expect the visiting Barack Obama, and the world audience will be watching and will be mesmerized by the powerful message and lyrics of Blakk Rasta.
Rastalivewire Reports
its a prophecy come true.who jah bless no man dare venture seen.its time for blakk rasta to enjoy the fruits of his labour.when this obama tune started playing on radio,many where those thinking that rastaman mad.even the ghana music awards disrespected blakk rasta and called the music a racist song.whilst the racist themselves knew the powers behind this humble piece of hard music.to the point of disqualifying him.pure fight against rasta music.the prophet is not recognised in his country.a more fayah.
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