Blakk Rasta has stated that years of recognition and performances for global leaders have not translated into the financial security he envisioned.
The Ghanaian musician, born Abubakar Ahmed, shared his frustrations during a church service in Uganda, where he spoke to Prophet Samuel Kakande about struggles with both health and money.
In a video, he recalled the high points of his career, noting the times his music reached some of the world’s most powerful figures.
“I have met some of the biggest presidents in the world. Like Barack Obama, I performed for him when he came to Ghana. In fact, I made the song that brought him to Ghana. I’ve met with Robert Mugabe at his 92nd anniversary… He invited me to perform for him,” he said.
Yet, despite these achievements and a catalogue of 13 albums, Blakk Rasta admitted the financial returns have fallen short of his expectations. “I know I do very good music; I have about 13 albums to my name but it doesn’t give me the money that I expect,” he told the prophet.
His comments echo broader concerns within Ghana’s creative space, where many veteran artistes continue to struggle financially despite decades of cultural contributions.
Watch the video below.
Ghanaian reggae artist Blakk Rasta received instant healing from leg pains after an encounter with Ugandan church leader, Prophet Samuel Kakande.
— EDHUB🌍ℹ (@eddie_wrt) September 21, 2025
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