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Blakk Rasta

Ghanaian reggae and Kuchoko musician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Blakk Rasta (born Abubakar Ahmed, 2 September 1974) is a Ghanaian reggae and Kuchoko musician, dub poet, and radio presenter. He is known for blending reggae with indigenous African instruments in a style he calls Kuchoko.[1] He currently hosts programs on Accra-based 3FM under Media General.[2]

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He gained national attention with the 2008 single "Barack Obama", released during Barack Obama’s U.S. presidential campaign.[3]

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Musical style

Blakk Rasta’s musical style, Kuchoko, is a fusion of reggae rhythms with indigenous African sounds, incorporating instruments such as the xylophone, talking drum, kologo, kora, flutes, and various percussive elements.[4] His work often explores themes of African identity, justice, spirituality, and social commentary.

Career

Abubakar Ahmed was born in Tamale, Ghana, and began his professional music career in the early 2000s. He worked as a reggae DJ and hosted several radio shows, including the mid-morning program Taxi Driver on Hitz 103.9 FM.[5]

He later joined Zylofon FM in 2017, where he hosted the same program until 2021.[6] After leaving Zylofon FM, he continued broadcasting on Class FM and on his YouTube platform, Blakk Media Empire.[7]

In 2025, Blakk Rasta revived his community initiative Kuchoko in the Ghetto, organizing street activations in Nima and Fadama to promote social responsibility through music and live performances.[8]

Blakk Rasta continues to appear in national media discourse, including commentary on cultural and political issues.[9]

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Inspiration

He has cited Jamaican dub poets Mutabaruka, DYCR, and Linton Kwesi Johnson as key influences on his writing and performance.[10]

Honors and awards

  • 2011 – Voted Radio Reggae Show Host of the Year at the Ghana Radio and TV Awards (RTP Awards).[11]
  • 2013 – Nominated for seven BASS Awards, including works featuring Jah Amber.[12]

Selected Discography

Singles

  • "Barack Obama"[13]
  • "Mallam Tonga"[14]
  • "Bloody Museveni" (featuring Bobi Wine)[15]
  • "Piano Logoligi"[16]

Albums

  • Kuchoko Revolution (2016)[17]
  • Timbuktu By Road (2019)[18]
  • Salaga Soljah (2024)[19]

References

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