Popular Ghanaian-American Comedian Michael Blackson Commissions Ultramodern School In Agona Nsaba

Popular Ghanaian-American Comedian Michael Blackson Commissions Ultramodern School In Agona Nsaba

  • Popular American comedian Michael Blackson has commissioned an ultramodern school project in his hometown, Agona Nsaba
  • The comedian built the school project, which is called Michael Blackson Academy, to help improve the quality of education for the people of Nsaba where he hails from
  • Several netizens were impressed by the school project and took to the comments to share their thoughts

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Famous Ghanaian-American comedian Michael Blackson commissioned an ultramodern school complex in his hometown of Agona Nsaba on Tuesday, January 3, 2022, to improve the quality of education in the region. The school will serve the less-privileged kids in the community and its environs.

Michael Blackson commissions ultramodern school in his hometown
Michael Blackson commissions an ultramodern school in his hometown. Photo credit:@KobbyKyei
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Last year, the comedian confessed that he was in a position to give back to his community, which is why he decided to build a school in the Central Region. He asserted that he had come to a place in his life where he could now affect the lives of many people and the less fortunate of society, notably the lives of children.

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At the inauguration ceremony to commission the school, Michael stated that the school will offer free tuition for all wards. He explained:

Everything is free: free food, free tuition, free uniforms. The only thing you need to pay is attention

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In addition, the popular comedian made some inspiring remarks about why he embarked on the project. He said:

We are giving back to these children a chance to become great. Greatness starts with education and foundational education should not come with financial barriers.

Michael Blackson shared exclusively with YEN.com.gh that he had a rough childhood so he could not pass by an opportunity to make the lives of the less fortunate better. He explained:

Growing up, we travelled a lot so my education had to suffer. Thankfully, my dad built a school later on and my education picked up nicely. I learned the importance of education and the consequences of not receiving one.

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He added:

It has always been my dream to give back and the best I saw fit was to provide a school that offered free education.

Netizens react to the photos of Michael Blackson's school in Nsaba

Several netizens were impressed by the photos of the school and shared their thoughts in the comments. YEN.com.gh compiles a few reactions below.

RACCOON (@Dreamwale90) said:

We need something like this from all the diasporas, not December chillings

a. n.a.m. | al_maso (@al_bertoid) commented:

Nice. Wonderful infrastructure! A little more grass and less gravel though. The children could get hurt while running and playing.

Ato Kwamena (@atoNueki) remarked:

Which will cost less should the Govt try to build the same facility. These are people who the president should be welcoming not musicians who offer nothing

Nana Osei Kojo-Pabi AK-0002276 (@pharders) added:

I’m sure Ghana slay queens did not sight this man when he first touched down, especially those working as journalists, like dem no go allow him to build this da

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Jackie Appiah, Michael Blackson And Other Ghanaian Celebrities Who Built Projects For Charity In 2022

In an earlier story, YEN.com.gh wrote about how some Ghanaian celebrities, like Jackie Appiah and Michael Blackson, have brought honour to the country by performing kind deeds for others. Their charitable endeavours demonstrate their decent natures and desire to support their local communities. While some of the initiatives aim to aid individuals in developing new skills, others focus on physically enhancing the quality of life for communities.

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