What do you know about slaves who were freed during the slave trade era? How were they able to unite to fight for the freedom of other slaves. As a historian, Blakk Rasta narrates the journey of Paul Coffie, a slave who gained freedom and how he used his freedom to liberate other slaves. He posits that Africa should leverage on the African-American population to foster growth Blakk Rasta is a popular Ghanaian reggae musician, reggae DJ and radio presenter.
In 2002 July, ‘More Fyah’ was released and the single ‘ Congo Bongo’ was voted as the best reggae song of the year 2003 at the Ghana Music Awards.
Another award was won in 2009 called the National Award for Cultural Excellence (Ghana).
In February 2004, Blakk Rasta visited England where he teamed up with accomplished artistes to produce the hit single ‘ Kunta Kinte’ released in February 2005 on the ‘Ganja Minister’ album (Blakk Rasta’s third album). Ras coz, Moffart, Sista B, Sista Lahnah, Suniel and dancehall great, Macka B all featured on this album.
Blakk Rasta is currently Ghana’s number one Reggae star. His greatest assets are his humility, consciousness and fearlessness.
Beside music, writing and traveling, Blakk Rasta is a reggae DJ on HITZ 103.9 FM, Accra, and judged as the best Reggae radio DJ in Africa This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx