Africa History Class | Blakk Rasta | TEDxTudu

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

[@sherriebumbray1748]

"One million people coming to Ghana without Ghana Airways is no achievement at all". Words, Sound, Power!

[@baayjama6626]

Thanks

[@nkululekonazo5755]

My brother I thank you for teaching us African people about Unity... Ghana is in a special position to change the narrative about pan Africanism and it's strength... much love and respect from South Africa 🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@ampofoadjei9537]

This Rasta man is full of Wisdom...God bless me with wisdom nd understanding

[@marioantoniolawrencesr.8371]

Brother I'm moved to tears just listening to you speak, yes the brains and Ideas are also in the diaspora...

[@renaebruce-miller]

As a Jamaican with my yearning to return to Ghana this made me cry I AM NOT A DAMN TOURIST..I AM NOT TRAVELING TO GHANA TO VISIT, I AM COMING HOME!

[@joanwanja8666]

Why not kenyan

[@airlinesairways6585]

Come back home .Home sweet home

[@baayjama6626]

Why not Gambia

[@OsofoGriot]

Rah, this guy is a legend

[@HolyRan187]

Visiting or returning... 👏 wow

[@mothernatureiswatching3883]

Blakk Rasta The African historical class

[@idonttakedefeat5007]

MY LORD AND MAJESTY YOUR RESPECT IS BIG AND LARGE
TEACH THEM WARRIOR!
BLAKK RASTA!

[@amponsahaugustine2481]

Fantastic episode Amponsah from Ghana

[@kingroll7026]

This brother should be given a position in the PAN AFRiCAn union, just like someone said he one man pushing the agenda alone

[@gbadamgodwin978]

this guy is an ancestor trust me, he die those centuries and come back

[@davisfx3793]

This man is a resource

[@kidanedickson]

Wow. I'm blown away....this is warfare. Ras drop knowledge upon knowledge

[@oppongababio4220]

Messenger👏

[@eddyidemudia7356]

This is powerful explanation .Thank you Brother.

[@kingjahtv9028]

Blakk Rasta ,you are the same as Bob Marley.

[@papaegbert6975]

I and I mus overcome our feelings of inferiority and build upon our own unique and evolving self culture... Ras Don't Bow Or Beg!

[@ericasiedu3026]

Love you Blakk Rasta.
Will look for you when I come home.
Keep it up.

[@turischool]

Such brilliant guy respect

[@tjah766]

Well told! Phenomenal teachings here.

[@assibiallsorts651]

Well said!!!

[@eliarchietv3707]

Teach them

[@ghenquirer2482]

Infact this guy is a special human being.

[@benwordsworth4583]

I've read The Prophetess Laura story before... very insightful

[@DrCollinsoduro]

The burden of knowledge, now that we know, what are we going to do?

[@paakwasi_9]

Now that you know what would you do?

[@adolfmudau9956]

the guy is already doing music

[@radrook2153]

Africa does not consist of just one culture or one race. You have Europeans, Arabs, and Blacks living there, each with their own distinct histories in that geographical location.

[@nycephill]

Respek Blak Rasta

[@emmanuelallisgood8638]

Too much Blakk Rasta love you .

[@BlackKulchaMusicBKM]

Amazing!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@eugenefynn6335]

Truth is the truth.

[@hammadajnr108]

Kukuo no ayɛ hotta than.

[@lizaliza5441]

What are the precise steps you need to do to move to Ghana? I am a descendant of African slavery on both sides of my family.

[@benjaminjo]

First, you need a passport. It's the very 1st step. You can't leave America without it. Second, you get a plane ticket. Third, you arrive and get a visa on arrival. That's it. You don't need any "shots" or anything else except the clothes on your back and a little cash. Go there to visit first and get a feel for things. After a few weeks you'll know what you want to do and how you want to do it. Don't put too much pressure on yourself to move to a place you've never been to. Go there with the mindset of visiting a long-lost family member and with time the rest will work itself out.

[@lizaliza5441]

@@benjaminjo okay I have all of that where do you go and apply for a Visa once you are in Africa Ghana and how much is a Visa?

[@benjaminjo]

@@lizaliza5441 things may have changed since I gave my answer. Can't help you. Do the leg work and figure out how to get there, if they even allow it

[@sulemanamutawakkil7248]

@@lizaliza5441 when you get to Ghana, you will get it from the American Embassy.

[@terryhutchful]

Kuchoko flashback

[@nupc717]

this can't happen under npp/ndc

[@ericosei-yaw5649]

Fake rasta.were the biggest continent

[@ericosei-yaw5649]

Theres nothing special about this guy. peaple do your own investigations.only thetruth can set you free.meaning you have to do your own homework to no the truth

[@papakofiammissa5686]

don't bring your ignorance herw...

[@keithbaucum7156]

Rastas need stop worshipping Selassie

[@Theone-kw9zj]

Stop fooling around gyimi