Blakk Rasta, a renowned musician and media personality, has sparked a heated debate by tackling Ghanaian leaders for their hypocritical stance on LGBTQIA+ issues while still accepting financial aid from countries and organizations that support LGBTQIA+ rights.
He emphasized the need for Ghana to embrace true independence and responsibility, especially in light of the potential passage of the anti-LGBTQIA+ Bill.
Blakk Rasta’s argument centers on the notion that Ghanaian leaders cannot afford to have a double standard when it comes to LGBTQIA+ rights and the sources of their financial support.
“You cannot dislike gays and love gay money. The passage of the LGBTQ+ Bill will force our greedy leaders to be truly independent and responsible,” he stated. This stance ignited discussions on the country’s path towards genuine independence and financial responsibility.
Blakk Rasta drew parallels between the Biblical cities of Sodom and Gomorrah and the current state of moral decay in Ghana. His recent visit to the historical sites in Israel inspired him to write a song titled “Sodom & Gomorrah,” which is part of his latest album, Salaga Soljah.
“When I visited Israel and had the opportunity to see ‘Sodom and Gomorrah’ located in the north of Syria, there I got to know the severity of their sins and punishment. Sodom and Gomorrah were not only punished for homosexuality but murder, violence, injustice, rape, corruption, and many serious ills were rampant there,” he disclosed.
This revelation fueled his commitment to using his platform to combat societal afflictions beyond sexual immorality.
As a cultural figure and media personality, Blakk Rasta sees his music and radio work as tools for societal transformation. He hopes to inspire a broader consciousness about the various challenges facing Ghana, urging citizens to look beyond the surface of sexual morality and address the root causes of societal decay.
In a country struggling with the twist of tradition, morality, and modernity, Blakk Rasta’s outspoken stance on LGBTQIA+ rights and Ghana’s dependency on foreign aid poses challenging questions.
As the discussion unfolds, the implications of his message continue to resonate, urging leaders and citizens alike to consider the broader picture of independence, responsibility, and moral integrity.
Blakk Rasta Narrates How ‘Salaga Soljah’ Came About
Blakk Rasta revealed that it took him four years to assemble his latest album, ‘Salaga Soljah’.
He made this known recently at an exclusive listening of ‘Salaga Soljah’ at the La Palm Royale Beach Hotel, Accra.
According to him, he had to take his time to work on the album to get a solid work of art.
“When I am doing something, I take my time and execute it well and that is what I did with ‘Salaga Soljah’. I made sure I had the right people I needed for this project and I’m happy with the outcome,” he disclosed.
“20 solid tracks on an album and I am proud to say all the songs were recorded live. I featured some of the best Reggae musicians such as Tiken Jah Fakoly, and Anthony B on ‘Salaga Soljah’ which happens to be my 12th album since I started music,” he further added.
He revealed that he started putting the ‘Salaga Soljah’ album together during COVID-19.
“During the COVID-19, I started putting this album together and finally we are here. The support from my fellow DJs have been phenomenal because I sent a few of the songs from the album to them and they played it so well on their stations,” he said.
‘Salaga Soljah’ album was recorded by sound engineers Hayford T. Road aka Hot M), and Zapp Mallet and they worked on songs like “Sodom and Gomorrah”, “Bua”, “Kokroko”, “Cameroon”, “My Dear Ghana”, “Thief President”, and “Put Down Your Arms”.
The rest are “Adisa”, “Kafan Kere”, “Haile Haile Haile”, “Be My Wife”, “Kogun”, “Zupilgu Chip”, and “Le Pain De Dieu”.
Songs on the album rendered in French, English, Twi, English, and Blakk Rasta’s local dialect, Dagbani are inspired by everyday happenings and true life stories he heard from people.
“Salaga Solijah” received praise from industry players like Kafui Dey, Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo, Mr Logic, Black Santino, and Mo Spence who were present at the album listening.
The 20-track album features legendary musicians like King Ayisoba and Tiken Jah Fakoly, among others.
The Rasta Shrine (2000), More Fyah (2002) Ganja Minister (2004), Natty Bongo (2006) Voice of the African Rebel (2010), Ancestral Moonsplash (2014), Kuchoko Revolution(2016) are some of the albums he possesses to his credit.
Blakk Rasta won Radio Reggae Show Host of the Year and TV Personality Awards in 2011, and Reggae Song with Our Africa at the Bass Awards in 2013.
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