Host of Urban Blend on Accra-based 3FM and Reggae Musician, Blakk Rasta has stated that his ‘Thief President’ song performed at the recent Nkrumahfest concert is not targeted at a particular President.
According to him, the song is directed to all sitting Presidents and African leaders ruling with greed and corruption.
“Not at all. If you look at the video, there are a lot of African leaders. There’s President Akufo-Addo, there’s President Yoweri Museveni, it was just Presidents. It’s not for me to tell you who is a thief and who is not a thief.
“In every country, I believe that they know who is not treating them well as their President so if the cap fits you, wear it.”
Blakk Rasta
Blakk Rasta was amongst the several artists who performed at the recent Nkrumahfest concert held on September 21 in Nkroful in the Western Region.
The concert was held to honor Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s legacy. The day also marked Nkrumah’s 115th birthday.
The Radio presenter further disclosed that he received threats after singing the song.
“After I did the song, I was just on my way out and I said I didn’t intend to give the song here because I intended to come and give a speech but they were insisting that I should sing something.
“So, when I sang it by evening it was all over the place. For me, it’s a wake-up call for all our African leaders. If you are a thief, then change.”
Blakk Rasta
“I got a couple of calls after that. People called me with non-existent numbers (threatening me). So, the organizers beefed up my security at my hotel,” he stated.
Following the performance, Blakk Rasta received several threatening phone calls, prompting the event organizers to offer him additional security.
“People called me with phone numbers that did not exist and threatened me after that performance. There was one who called and just said, ‘You! I am coming for you.’ I said, ‘Oh, bro, where do you want us to meet?’ Then he started laughing. We both laughed.”
Blakk Rasta
Acknowledging the tension, Blakk Rasta accepted the security support offered around his hotel area by the organizers, stating, “So the organizers asked me if I needed security and all that. I said, ‘Why not?’ So they had one or two people around my hotel area.”
Reflecting on the experience, Blakk Rasta emphasized the importance of holding leaders accountable and warned against corruption.
“It’s not for me to tell you which one is a thief, which one is not a thief. Just as in every country, I believe that they know who is not treating them well as their president. So, if that suits you, why not? If you are not a thief, don’t ever be a thief. It’s not good. And if you are a thief, change.”
Blakk Rasta
Media Personality Sparks Debate
Blakk Rasta stirred up controversy by claiming that Stonebwoy is better than Sarkodie and Shatta Wale combined.
He stated that Stonebwoy is superior to both Sarkodie and Shatta Wale combined.
Explaining his stance, Blakk Rasta said, “I like Stonebwoy because he does reggae and dancehall.”
Proceeding to express his admiration for the musician’s versatility, he didn’t mince words to state that Stonebwoy is better than Shatta Wale and Sarkodie combined.
The reggae musician emphasized that Stonebwoy’s global reach and consistent performances set him apart.
“As a musician, Stonebwoy is doing far better than the two combined. You can’t separate the performance from the musician,” he said.
Blakk Rasta pointed to Stonebwoy’s numerous international collaborations and his regular presence at reggae and dancehall festivals across the globe, particularly in Jamaica, the home of those genres.
Blakk Rasta went even further, referring to Shatta Wale as a “local champion” and a “joker,” adding that he holds no respect for artists who do not compete on the global stage.
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