D-Black biography, music career, label, education, net worth
D-Black is a Ghanaian multiple award-winning Hip-Hop and Afrobeat musician. Interestingly, he wears many hats; he is also a philanthropist, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist. The renowned Ghanaian entertainer owns the Black Avenue Muzik record label. How well are you acquitted with D-Black biography?
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In 2012, the musician released an album titled The Revelation which aided him in cementing his name as a business mogul and rapper. He has worked with giant artists such as Sarkodie among others.
Profile summary
- Full name: Desmond Kwesi Blackmore
- Stage name: D-Black
- Year of birth: January 12, 1987
- Age: 33 years
- Career: Musician, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist
- Instagram: dblackgh
D-Black biography
The musician was born on January 12, 1987. D-Black parents are John Derek Blackmore and Adeline Boateng. His father was chairman of Olympics, while his mother was a civil servant. He attended his formal studies at Ridge Church School and later furthered his education at Pope John Secondary School & Jnr Seminary.
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The rapper later joined the University of Cape Town for his degree in B.A Economics. He also attended the University of Ghana, Legon for his degree in BFA Theatre Arts/ Music.
Career
Rapper D-black commenced his music career in 2009 through the group D-Black & Kwaku. The duo released their debut album titled Target Practice. This was an ice-breaker for them, as the following year both kick-started their solo careers. D-Black released his first single debut album known as Music, Love & Life.
D-Black songs
The artist has released several songs to his name, which have become hits in Ghana. There's no doubt that he is destined for greatness in his music career. Here are some of his songs:
- Chop Kenkey
- Black Friday
- Vera
- Julie
- Give It 2 Me
- Get on da Dancefloor
- Kotomoshi
- Accra
- Bottles
- Alhaji
- 6 Waves
- Somethings Gotta Give
- Adam 24
- Son of God
- Factory78 Presents D-Black Freestyle
- Healer
Awards
The artist is a notable award-winning musician. He is also a remarkable entrepreneur and has several awards to his name. Here are some of his awards that are worth noting:
- 2009 - Channel O Music Video Awards for Best West African
- 2010 - Ghana Music Awards Hip-Hop / Hip-life for Song of the Year and Music Video of the Year
- 2010 - Museke African Music Awards for Music Video of the Year
- 2010 - African Music Awards, London for Music Video of the Year
- 2010 - Channel O Music Video Awards, South Africa for Best Hip-hop and Best Music Video
- 2010 - Sound City Music Awards Nigeria for Best Collaboration and Best New Video; Believe
- 2010 - 4SYTE Music Video Awards for Best Overall Video; Best Storyline in a Video, Breathe; Best Directed Video, Breathe; Best Collaboration in a Video Breathe, and Best Group Video
- 2011 - Ghana Music Awards for Hip hop/ Hip-life Artist of the Year
- 2011 - BET Awards for Best International Artist of the Year (Africa)
- 2011 - Ghana Gospel Industry Awards for Alternate Gospel Song of the Year
- 2011 - Channel O Music Video Awards for Best African West
- 2011 - 4Syte Music Video Awards for Best Photography in a Video
- 2011 - Music Video Awards for Best African Act
- 2011 - Ghana Hip-hop Awards for Male Hip-hop Artist of the Decade
- 2011 - The Next Big Thing Award for Hip-hop album of the Decade
- 2012 - Ghana Music Awards for Hip-hop Song of the Year, and Music Video of the Year, Album of the Year
- 2012 - HSH Award for Most Influential Artist
- 2012 - Hip-hop World Awards for Best International Artist
- 2012 - Channel O Music Video Awards for Best West Africa video
- 2012 - MTN 4SYTE Music Video Awards for Best Collaboration
- 2013 - Ghana Music Awards for Artist of the Year, Song of the Year
- 2013 - Ghana Music Awards UK for Song of the Year, and Collaboration of the year
- 2013 - Channel O Music Video Awards for Best Africa West
- 2015 - Ghana Music Awards for Hip-life Song of the Year
- 2016 - 4Syte Music Video Awards for Male Video of the Year
- 2016 - 4Syte Music Video Awards for Hiplife Video of the Year, Best Directed Video of the Year, and Most Influential Artist of the Year
- 2017 - Ghana Movie Awards Soundtrack the Year
- 2017 - 4Syte Music Video Awards for Hiplife Video of the Year, Male Video of the Year, and Photography Video of the Year
- 2018 - Entrepreneur the Year at the 40 Under 40 Awards
- 2019 - Ghana Entertainment Awards for Artist / Entrepreneur of the Year
Is D-black married?
The music rapper is not a married man. He revealed that he has three children with the same woman, though they are not married. He also revealed that he loves his children very much.
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D-Black net worth and income streams
The artist is a serial entrepreneur. He runs successful businesses such as Club Onyx, a clothing line, Black Avenue Films, among others. Worth noting, he is the brand ambassador for Ciroc in Ghana. Even though there is no specific amount linked to his net worth, it is quite clear that he is one of the wealthiest musicians in Ghana.
D-Black news
In recent news, Ghana’s ambassador to the United States, Baffour Adjei, disclosed that D-Black and Sarkodie were not stuck in the States as a result of border closure owing to Covid-19.
D-Black is soaring high in his music career. He has indeed created a name for himself that has seen him bagging numerous awards in the entertainment industry. His fans can only wait to see what more the musician has in store.
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