Tag: Ghana Reggae
Grammy-winning reggae star Gramps Morgan has publicly celebrated Ghanaian musician and broadcaster Blakk Rasta, describing him as a figure who has consistently upheld reggae and dancehall music in Ghana and across Africa. The member of the internationally acclaimed Morgan Heritage family shared the message after meeting Blakk Rasta in Accra, Ghana, posting about the encounter…
Ghanaian reggae musician and broadcaster Blakk Rasta has paid an emotional tribute to veteran bassist Umar Baba Ahmed, remembering him as an extraordinary musician whose career connected Ghana to one of the most influential periods of Nigerian reggae. In a Facebook post announcing Ahmed’s passing, Blakk Rasta recalled meeting the musician more than three decades…
Ghana’s reggae and dancehall history deserves to be documented truthfully. It should not be rewritten according to present-day popularity, personal alliances or convenient recollections. During my recent comeback interviews, I spoke about the importance of establishing a proper historical lineage for Ghanaian reggae and dancehall. I mentioned many of the artistes, promoters and platforms that…
