He’s one of the most successful Ghanaian entertainers yet when it comes to the music business in Ghana. An example of America’s P. Diddy and most comparisons bring up the same name. Hate him or love him, he’s been a major success. He’s won awards in the music industry an artist, as record label , his signed producer Dj Breezy won the coveted Vgma producer award before, his first artist Joey B won Best New Act at the Vgma’s, he’s made history being the first Ghanaian rapper to be nominated As Best Africans Act at the prestigious BET Awards, he’s the only Ghanaian Act with the coveted Channel O Award, he’s won awards in the movie industry for his 2015 Produced movie ‘Why Should I Get Married’ and the hospitality industry for his night club ‘Club Onyx. Let’s face it, D-Black knows his stuff.
In under 10 years the 32 year old has achieved enviable feats as an artist and as an entrepreneur. Want a break down? Here we go.
- The Artist ~ Shows / Performances
D-Black has performed extensively around Ghana and the world and kicked off his career by headlining his own Nationwide Tour ‘The Yes Boss Tour’ in 2011 a year after his first and second single releases ‘Somebody ft. Kwabena Kwabena’ and ‘Get on da Dancefloor ft. Dr Cryme’. He hit the road touching all 10 regions of Ghana with upcoming acts and rising stars back then including Sarkodie , Efya , Yaa Pono, Trigmatic, Nana Boroo, Ruff & Smooth, Stay Jay and more back in 2011. He’s collaborated with artists from all over the continent including Nigeria’s Davido, Seyi Shay, Phyno, M.I, Ice Prince, MoCheddah, South Africa’s Cassper Nyovest, Bucie , Mi Casa, Stanley Enow from Cameroon, Vanessa Mdee from Tanzania, Buffalo Souljah from Zimbabwe and some of Ghana’s greats including Sarkodie, Bisa Kdei, Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy, Efya, VVIP, Castro and more with 3 albums under his belt.
D-Black has performed to audiences around the world in London / Coventry (UK), Holland, Italy, Sweden, Capetown / Johannesburg (South Africa), Dubai (UAE), New York /Washington DC / Atlanta (U.S.A), Toronto /Ottawa / Montreal / Edmonton (Canada), Lagos (Nigeria) and more.
He’s performed in Ghana at numerous concerts / events including The Rick Ross Live In Ghana Concert, The Chris Brown Live Concert, Busta Rhymes Live Concert, The Jay Z Live Concert, Miss Malaika, Ghana Meets Naija, Ghana Rocks, Night Train Beach Jam, Miss Ghana Beauty Pageant, Night With The Stars and more.
With 3 albums, one mixtape and a number of hit songs and collaborations around the continent, 20 + award wins under his belt and over 70 award nominations, the Ghana Bwouy has definitely cashed in via his music as well as achieving the feats of being the first Ghanaian rapper to be nominated at the BET Awards in 2011 and the only Ghanaian to win a Channel o Music Video Award which he snagged in 2012. He’s been nominated twice for Artist of the Year at the Ghana Music Awards.
D-Black releases his 4th studio album after an almost 3 year hiatus this year titled ‘Loyalty’ this year. His first single ‘Dat Ting’ ft. Joey b is currently making rounds on tv and radio.
D-Black has represented the following brands below
* Endorsements / Brand Ambassador
* Rlg Phones (2013-2014),
* Ciroc Vodka (2014-2016),
* Belaire LUC (2017- 2018)
- Black Avenue Muzik (Record Label) ~ the music mogul kicked off his label in 2010 after he and Kwaku T separated as a group that same year signing only himself to his imprint and immediately snagged a BET Award nomination for Best African Act of the year in 2011, a string of Channel O nominations and a win for Best West African Act beating the likes of Wizkid , P Square and Sarkodie in 2012. After a successful nationwide tour ‘The Yes Boss Tour’ that saw D-Black hit the road with artists like Sarkodie , Efya , D Cryme, Ruff n Smooth, Stay Jay, Yaa Pono, Flowking Stone, Nana Boroo and more in 2011 . Sold out shows at the Tamale Sports Stadium, CNC Auditorium in Sunyani , Prempeh Assembly Hall in Kumasi and more saw D-Black cash in Big time. D-Black also signed award winning producer and DJ, DJ Breezy in 2013 and made him Head A&R and The Director of Music at the label in 2016. In 2013 award winning Afrobeats act Joey B was as well signed to his Black Avenue Muzik Label. With 2 state of the art music studios and a production outfit , D-Black also makes revenue from the use of his studios located in his office building in North Kaneshie, Awudome Estates. He recently signed 6 new artists to the Black Avenue Muzik imprint including Ekikimi hitmaker Wisa Greid and new upcoming acts Sefa, Dahlin Gage, Freda Rhymz, Kobla Jnr, Nina Ricchie and Osayo and added music producer Rony Turn Me Up as well to the huge family.
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- Livewire Events ~
Livewire Events have been a force to reckon with since their 2014 inception. D-Black is the CEO of Livewire Events and majority shareholder of the firm. They’ve put together sold out concerts including the 2018 Bhim Fill the Dome Concert with Stonebwoy, the 2018 Kundum Festival with the Ministry of Tourism, The Night train Beach Jam with Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy, Sarkodie, D-Black, Bisa Kdei , Joey B and more , the annual Celebrity Soccer event which has seen three editions of which Dancehall King Shatta Wale has snagged two and the Bhim general winning the most recent edition. Livewire Events also put together that Joy Dadi Bitters sponsored Bukom Banku Vs Ayittey Powers Rematch Fight in Kumasi on Boxing Day to rave reviews pulling in over 20,000 people to the Kumasi Sports Stadium. Livewire Events has also produced events for Ciroc, Moet & Chandon Champagne, Belaire LUC, Remy Martin, Jack Daniels Whisky, Forewin Ghana Ltd. and more. -
Black Avenue Works / Volcano
Now named Volcano, the Celebrity Advertising & Marketing firm which boasts work campaigns / ads / content provision for clients including :
Rlg Communications
Smirnoff ice
Guinness Ghana
Vodafone Ghana
Tropo Farms
Fiesta Condoms
Global Media Alliance
Black Sun Energy Drink
Red Bull
Night Train
Black Avenue Works has been in inception since 2011 and has shot commercials for clients in Ghana and South Africa, documentaries, media buying and developed marketing strategies for some of the companies / brands listed above. Now named Volcano, the firm is located in the Black Avenue Office Complex.
- Club Onyx ~
D-Black is the sole proprietor / Ceo of Club Onyx, a plush nightclub located in the heart of Cantonments, 3 mins away from the Flagstaff House. Club Onyx is Accra’s newest addition to nightlife in Accra and boasts an amazing interior decor setup and celebrity clientele. D-Black frequents his nightclub most weekends when he is in Accra.
- Oasis Lounge ~ D-Black is the sole proprietor / owner of Oasis Pool Lounge also located in Cantonments next to Club Onyx. With a cool serene environ, Oasis Lounge is open Thursdays – Sundays every week from 5pm.
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Black Avenue Clothing ~
D-Black owns fully his Clothing brand ‘Black Avenue Clothing launched in 2014. The brand sold out its first designs (t shirts, hoodies, caps) by 2015 and are yet to see its second season.
- Black Avenue TV / Black Avenue Films ~
The Ghana Bwoy cashed in after his first produced and directed movie ‘Why Should I Get Married’ hit cinemas in 2015 starring superstar actors, comedians and musicians John Dumelo, Prince David Osei, Efya, E.L, Maria Nepembe, Reggie Rockstone, Princess Shyngle, Funny Face and more. Three Premieres in Accra, Kumasi and Cape Coast saw a huge turnt out at all 3 venues.
Black Avenue Tv / Films produced the Peace Hyde hosted ‘The EFGH Show’ that aired on GhOne TV , ETV and 4Syte TV to rave reviews in 2014.
D-Black is also a philanthropist and has over the years donated to over 9 charities in Ghana and supported the education of numerous children and young adults . He’s supported the Korle Bu Children’s Ward , Teshie Orphanage and more and is set to create a foundation to support creative arts students reach their full potential after financing the tertiary educations of 15 students last year via social media.
He is also a venture capitalist.
His new album after a three year hiatus is scheduled to be released this year titled ‘Loyalty’.
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