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'''Desmond Kwesi Blackmore''' (born January 12, 1987), known by his [[stage name]] '''D-Black''', is a [[Ghana|Ghanaian]] multiple award winning & chart topping anglophone hip-hop and [[afrobeat]] musician, entrepreneur, philanthropist & venture capitalist from Ghana, Africa.<ref>{{cite web|title=Who Is Desmond Kwesi Blackmore? –News Ghana |url=http://newsghana.com.gh/who-is-desmond-kwesi-blackmore/|website=Newsghana.com.gh|accessdate=18 October 2015}}</ref>
'''Desmond Kwesi Blackmore''' (born January 12, 1987),<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Ndetei |first=Chris |date=2020-12-02 |title=D-Black biography, music career, label, education, net worth |url=https://yen.com.gh/177787-d-black-biography-music-career-label-education-net-worth.html |access-date=2024-03-11 |website=Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=ProfileAbility |date=2016-11-13 |title=D-Black Biography, Music, Videos, Booking |url=https://profileability.com/d-black/ |access-date=2024-03-11 |website=ProfileAbility |language=en-GB}}</ref> known by his [[stage name]] '''D-Black''', is an [[English-speaking world|anglophone]] hip-hop and [[Afrobeat]] musician and [[Entrepreneurship|entrepreneur]] from [[Ghana]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Who Is Desmond Kwesi Blackmore? –News Ghana |url=http://newsghana.com.gh/who-is-desmond-kwesi-blackmore/|website=Newsghana.com.gh|date=18 October 2015|accessdate=18 October 2015}}</ref> He has been described as "a successful entertainment mogul"<ref>{{Cite web|date=21 June 2019|title=The Creative in the Numbers Game|url=https://www.forbesafrica.com/arts/2019/06/21/the-creative-in-the-numbers-game}}</ref>


==Biography==
==Early life==
D-Black attended [[Ridge Church School]] then to [[Pope John Senior High School and Minor Seminary]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-09-24 |title='I was sacked from Pope John Senior High School' - D Black |url=https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/celebrities/i-was-sacked-from-pope-john-senior-high-school-d-black/k5y7r50 |access-date=2023-05-31 |website=Pulse Ghana |language=en}}</ref> before the [[University of Cape Coast]] to study B.A Economics and [[University of Ghana|University Of Ghana]], [[Legon]] to study BFA Theatre Arts/Music.
Desmond Kwesi Blackmore known in showbiz circles as D-Black is a multiple award winning Ghanaian artist / entrepreneur who built his Black Avenue Group empire in a space of 10 years. Forbes Africa described the young mogul in their May 2019 issue as one of Ghana’s most successful music moguls and "a creative in the numbers game”. <ref>https://www.forbesafrica.com/arts/2019/06/21/the-creative-in-the-numbers-game</ref>


== Personal life ==
Born Desmond ‘D-Black’ Blackmore to Ghanaian & English parents, the Artist / CEO / Entrepreneur/ Philanthropist has broken boundaries in his 10 years in the entertainment industry. From releasing hit records, being nominated and winning awards, performing around the world, leading the nightlife scene with his creation ‘Club Onyx’, his revered Record Label ‘Black Avenue Muzik’, as well producing concerts across Ghana via his Livewire Events company. Desmond Blackmore (D-Black) attended Ridge Church School then to Pope John Secondary School & Jnr Seminary before the University of Cape Coast (B.A Economics) and University Of Ghana, Legon (BFA Theatre Arts / Music). In 2009,D-Black kicked off his career as an independent artist in the group “D-Black & Kwaku t” releasing a group album ‘Target Practice’. In 2010 D-Black & his rap partner both went solo. With 3 albums (Music, Love and Life, The Revelation, Lightwork’ 1 E.P (Smoke and Mirrors) and 1 mixtape (Hunger & Thirst) under his belt, he’s been nominated for over 59 awards worldwide and won 23 of these awards since then including the 2011 BET Awards. <ref>https://www.bet.com/topics/d/d-black.html</ref>
D-Black was born to a [[Ghanaians|Ghanaian]] mother Adeline Boateng and a half Ghanaian half English father, [[John Derek]] Blackmore. He has 3 children.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Owusu-Mensah |first=Jeffrey |date=2023-03-01 |title=She's beautiful: D-Black's 13-year-old daughter grows tall & big in new videos |url=https://yen.com.gh/entertainment/celebrities/229159-d-black-celebrates-daughter-lexies-13th-birthday-lovely-videos-photos-big-tall/ |access-date=2023-05-31 |website=Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. |language=en}}</ref> D-Black has nine siblings. The known ones are Pamela Blackmore, Anthony Blackmore, [[George Blackmore]] and Stanley Blackmore.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://coverghana.com.gh/d-black-biography-age-real-name-wife-children-parents-education-siblings/ | title=D-Black Biography: Age, Real Name, Wife, Children, Parents, Education, Siblings | date=15 September 2022 }}</ref>
D-Black is a former United Nations Celebrity Ambassador and is currently Ghana’s Tourism Ambassador.


== Career ==
D-Black had an Incredible career spanning over a decade. In 2009, D-Black<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tbwoy |first=Blacc |date=2023-03-22 |title=Top 10 Ghaianain songs on Apple Music has no Ghaianain song on the list {{!}} D Black laments |url=https://www.lawrence-postings.com/2023/03/22/top-10-ghaianain-songs-on-apple-music-has-no-ghaianain-song-on-the-list-d-black-laments/ |access-date=2023-03-23 |website=Lawrence Postings |language=en-GB |archive-date=2023-05-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230529032458/https://www.lawrence-postings.com/2023/03/22/top-10-ghaianain-songs-on-apple-music-has-no-ghaianain-song-on-the-list-d-black-laments/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> began his career as an independent artist in the group ''D-Black & Kwaku T'' releasing a group album ‘''Target Practice''’. In 2010 D-Black and his rap partner both went solo. He went on to release three albums (Music, Love and Life, The Revelation, Lightwork’ 1 E.P (Smoke and Mirrors) and 1 mix-tape (Hunger & Thirst) over the years. He has been nominated for numerous awards and won several, including the 2011 BET Awards.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bet.com/topics/d/d-black.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121122094842/http://www.bet.com/topics/d/d-black.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 22, 2012|title = D-Black|website = [[BET]]}}</ref>


The young 33 year old, born on the 12th of January 1987, has taken his craft and hiphop- Afrobeats fusion style of music internationally and has performed overseas in London, New York, Boston, Dubai, Toronto, Johannesburg, Capetown, Amsterdam, Coventry, Lagos, Brescia, Washington DC, Atlanta, and more. He’s collaborated with some of Africa’s most prolific acts including Davido, Mayorkun, M.I, Phyno, Ice Prince, Seyi Shay from Nigeria , Cassper Nyovest, Bucie, HHP from South Africa, Stanley Enow from Cameroon, Stella Mwangi from Kenya and Vanessa Mdee from Tanzania as well as Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, StoneBwoy, Castro, Bisa Kdei, Efya, King Promise, Kuami Eugene E.L, Kwabena Kwabena, VVIP and more from his homeland Ghana. With a number of hit records including Somebody ft. Kwabena Kwabena, Get on the dancefloor, Kotomoshi ft. Zeal, Personal Person & Seihor with Castro <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EprVCFQ6KY/</ref>, Badder ft. Kuami Eugene, Vera ft. Joey B, Dat Ting, Obiba ft. Kidi, Red Card and more D-Black has had an incredible career spanning almost a decade. Winning 23 Awards out of 59 nominations including nominations and wins at the 2011 BET Awards, 7 editions of the Ghana Music Awards, 9 editions of the 4Syte Music Video Awards, MTV Africa Music Awards, Channel O Music Video Awards, Sound City Awards, Ghana Movie Awards & more. <ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BET_Award_for_Best_International_Act:_Africa/</ref>
He has collaborated with some African acts including Davido, Mayorkun, M.I, Phyno, Ice Prince, Seyi Shay from [[Nigeria]], [[Cassper Nyovest]], Bucie, HHP from [[South Africa]], Stanley Enow from [[Cameroon]], [[Stella Mwangi]] from Kenya and [[Vanessa Mdee]] from [[Tanzania]] as well as [[Sarkodie (rapper)|Sarkodie]], [[Shatta Wale]], [[Stonebwoy|StoneBwoy]], Castro, [[Bisa Kdei]], [[Efya]], King Promise, [[Kuami Eugene]] E.L, [[Kwabena Kwabena]], [[VVIP (hip hop group)|VVIP]] and more from his homeland Ghana.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dayile |first=Qhama |title=Award-winning Ghanaian artist D-Black collaborates with Amapiano acts |url=https://www.news24.com/drum/Celebs/News/award-winning-ghanaian-artist-d-black-collaborates-with-amapiano-acts-20210611 |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=Drum |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-12-31 |title=New: D Black net-worth 2022 |url=https://avenuegh.com/reviews/d-black-net-worth-2021-2022-2023-2024-2025/ |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=Technology Reviews Online Portal |language=en-US}}</ref>{{Citation needed|date=March 2022}} D-Black's journey from a young dreamer in Accra to a celebrated musician and entrepreneur is a testament to his resilience, talent and unwavering determination.<ref>https://mdundo.com/a/231804 {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref>


In 2012, the musician released an album titled "The Revelation," which helped solidify his reputation as both a business mogul and rapper. He collaborated with notable artists such as Sarkodie, among others, further establishing his influence in the music industry.<ref name=":0" />
==Black Avenue Muzik==
D-Black is the CEO of the highly revered independent Black Avenue Muzik record label. Under his Black Avenue Group of Companies, the young mogul owns Black Avenue Muzik, one of Ghana's most renowned record labels & music studios, home to the multiple award winning BET Best African act nominee D-Black himself, the chart topping producer of the year at the 2015 VGMA's DJ Breezy, the sensational multiple award winning Sefa and upcoming acts Ms. Forson, Osayo & sultry female rapper Nina Ricchie as well as chart topping music producer Rony Turn Me Up. Black Avenue Muzik was also home to Tonga hitmaker and VGMA 2014 Best New Artist of the Year Joey B as well as other upcoming acts whose agreements with the label were annulled after a year in 2019 including Freda Rhymz, Dahlin Gage & Wisa Greid. <ref>https://museafrica.com/d-black-confirms-exit-of-4-artistes-from-black-avenue-muzik/</ref>
Black Avenue Muzik won record label of the year at the 2018 Ghana - Naija Entertainment Awards in Lagos, Nigeria.<ref> https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Black-Avenue-Muzik-emerge-best-record-label-at-Ghana-Naija-Showbiz-awards-699045/</ref> and were nominated for record label of the year at the 2019 Ghana Entertainment Awards in New York.
<ref>http://livefmghana.com/2017/02/21/d-black-signs-wisa-two-new-acts-label/</ref>


D-Black, the multi-talented artist and entrepreneur, proudly represents Ciroc [[Ultra premium liquor|Ultra Premium]] Vodka as its official brand ambassador in Ghana. Additionally, he secured a marketing partnership with Black Sun Energy Drink, showcasing his prowess in the beverage industry. With his distinctive style, he fronts his own Black Avenue Clothing Line, embodying fashion and sophistication. Notably, D-Black previously served as the esteemed brand ambassador for The Rlg Brand of VIVA phones in the [[West Africa|West African]] Sub Region in 2013, highlighting his wide-ranging influence and expertise across various sectors.<ref name=":1" />
==Black Avenue Clothing==
Founded in 2012 with its next line out soon, Black Avenue Clothing is a design company, marketer and importer of men and women's apparel that D-Black owns. BAC was created with the view of designing comfortable and affordable quality street gear for the young and trendy youth who have embraced hiphop / hiplife / afrobeats as a way of life. D-Black markets this line with influential artists/ musicians from Ghana. <ref> https://newsghana.com.gh/d-black-to-launch-the-trendy-comfortable-and-affordable-black-avenue-clothing-brand /</ref>


==Black Avenue Muzik==
==Livewire Events==
D-Black is the CEO of record label [[Black Avenue Muzik]],<ref name=":1" /> with act including himself, [[DJ Breezy]], [[S3fa]], as well as music producer Rony Turn Me Up and Paul Noun.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-06-24 |title=Am Happy At D-Black's Black Avenue Muzik– Sefa |url=https://dailyguidenetwork.com/am-happy-at-d-blacks-black-avenue-muzik-sefa/ |access-date=2023-05-31 |website=DailyGuide Network |language=en-US}}</ref> Former acts include [[Joey B]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=k.boahene@theghanareport.com |first=kobby Asamoah/ |date=2019-11-20 |title=D-Black made a mistake by signing too many artistes – Joey B |url=https://www.theghanareport.com/d-black-made-a-mistake-by-signing-too-many-artistes-joey-b/ |access-date=2023-05-31 |website=The Ghana Report |language=en}}</ref> [[Freda Rhymz]], Dahlin Gage, Ms. Forson, Osayo & Nina Ricchie & Wisa Greid.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://museafrica.com/d-black-confirms-exit-of-4-artistes-from-black-avenue-muzik/|title = D Black confirms exit of 4 artistes from Black Avenue Muzik -|date = 21 June 2019}}</ref> It won record label of the year at the 2018 Ghana - Naija Entertainment Awards in Lagos, [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Black-Avenue-Muzik-emerge-best-record-label-at-Ghana-Naija-Showbiz-awards-699045/|title=Black Avenue Muzik emerge best record label at Ghana Naija Showbiz awards|date=2018-11-08|publisher=GhanaWeb|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220813121424/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Black-Avenue-Muzik-emerge-best-record-label-at-Ghana-Naija-Showbiz-awards-699045/|archive-date=2022-08-13}}</ref> and was nominated for the record label of the year at the 2019 [[Ghana Entertainment Awards, USA|Ghana Entertainment Awards]] in [[New York (state)|New York]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://livefmghana.com/2017/02/21/d-black-signs-wisa-two-new-acts-label/|title=D Black signs Wisa, two new acts to his label|date=21 February 2017}}</ref>
D-Black is also the CEO of Livewire Events, an events management company founded in 2015 that produce social and corporate events. Livewire Events in 2015 produced Ghana’s biggest and most successful Boxing Fight at the Kumasi Sports Stadium between Bukom Banku vs Ayittey Powers with performances from chart topping Ghanaian acts Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, Efya and more.<ref>https://newsghana.com.gh/bukom-banku-ill-stop-ayittey-powers-in-round-5/</ref>
Selling out over 20,000 tickets to that event alone. The Aqua Safari Island Rave, Night Train Beach Jam and more are Livewire engineered projects as well. Livewire Events flagship events include the annual Celebrity Soccer Weekend.
They have also put together festivals including the 2018 Kundum Festival Jam in Axim for the Ministry of Tourism.<ref>https://www.ghanamusic.com/news/events/2018/09/20/musical-concert-climaxes-successful-kundum-festival/ </ref>


== Other ventures ==
===Black Avenue Clothing===
Founded in 2012, a design company, marketer and importer of men and women's apparel.<ref>https://newsghana.com.gh/d-black-to-launch-the-trendy-comfortable-and-affordable-black-avenue-clothing-brand /</ref>


===Livewire Events===
==Black Avenue Films/TV==
Livewire Events is an events management company founded in 2015. In 2015 they produced the [[Braimah Kamoko|Bukom Banku]] vs Ayittey Powers boxing match at the [[Kumasi Sports Stadium]]. It included performances from Sarkodie, Shatta Wale and Efya.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newsghana.com.gh/bukom-banku-ill-stop-ayittey-powers-in-round-5/|title=Bukom Banku: I'll stop Ayittey Powers in Round 5|date=17 December 2015}}</ref> Other notable events include the 2018 Kundum Festival Jam in [[Axim]] for the Ministry of Tourism.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ghanamusic.com/news/events/2018/09/20/musical-concert-climaxes-successful-kundum-festival/|title=Musical concert climaxes successful Kundum festival &#124; Ghana Music &#124; Events|date=20 September 2018}}</ref>
D-Black started to wade into the waters of film and television investing in Black Avenue TV / Film Inc, producers of the award winning ‘Why Should I Get Married’ movie starring an award winning cast made up of John Dumelo (Ghana), Maria Nepembe (Namibia), Princess Shyngle (Gambia), Eya (Ghana), Prince David Osei (Ghana). He also executive produced ‘THE EFGH SHOW’ hosted by Peace Hyde in 2015.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47HyHsVKwT8 </ref>


===Black Avenue Films/TV===
==Club Onyx==
He produced ''Why Should I Get Married'' movie starring [[John Dumelo]], Maria Nepembe, [[Princess Shyngle]], [[Eyal Golan|Eya]], [[Prince David Osei]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=D-Black's Why Should I Get Married Premiere|date=2014-11-23 |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/D-Black-s-i-Why-Should-I-Get-Married-i-Premiere-336216 |access-date=2023-05-31 |website=GhanaWeb |language=en}}</ref> and ''The EFGH Show'' hosted by [[Peace Hyde]] in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-01-05 |title=Peace Hyde to host the 'EFGH' Show |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Peace-Hyde-to-host-the-EFGH-Show-296963 |access-date=2023-05-31 |website=GhanaWeb |language=en}}</ref>
Before hitting 30, D-Black successfully introduced Ghana and numerous of fun lovers to the plushest nightclub in the city of Accra, his creation 'Club Onyx'.<ref>https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/music/nightclubs-in-ghana-these-are-the-best-10-nightclubs-in-ghana/eyjldyq </ref>
Nestled in the heart of Accra in the plush Cantonments neighborhood across the Presidential residence (Flagstaff House), Club Onyx has hosted numerous of Ghanaian, Nigerian, Southern African celebrities and held some of the year’s most amazing parties.<ref>https://enewsgh.com/2019/10/02/accras-flyest-nightlife-destination-club-onyx-celebrates-their-3-year-anniversary/ </ref>


==Oasis Lounge==
===Hospitality===
D-Black as an entrepreneur owns Club [[Onyx]], Oasis Lounge and La Maison restaurant all businesses within the hospitality industry in Ghana.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-09-27 |title=Here are all the businesses owned by D Black |url=https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/celebrities/d-black-here-are-the-six-businesses-owned-by-the-ghanaian-rapper/jkdf8pv |access-date=2023-05-31 |website=Pulse Ghana |language=en}}</ref>
By 2018, D-Black had also opened up ‘Oasis Lounge’ a plush pool and shisha Lounge located in Cantonments, Accra known for its ambience Friday Night Raves & Sunday barbecue nights next to Club Onyx.<ref>https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/DSTV-to-hosts-Money-Fight-at-Club-Onyx-Oasis-Lounge-573094 </ref>

==Volcano==
D-Black opened up media firm Volcano early this year, located in the Black Avenue Group Office Complex in North Kaneshie, Awudome Estates. VOLCANO is an advertising agency providing full scale marketing, advertising, design & production services. Founded with the aim to consistently garner successful outcomes for clients through high quality creative and aggressive marketing strategies through the power of celebrity. He is also set to launch the Desmond Blackmore Foundation geared at helping needy creatives receive education and tools needed to enhance their craft as well as host the maiden edition Black Avenue Muzik Brunch later in 2020.


==Discography==
==Discography==
{{BLP unreferenced section|date=March 2022}}

===Albums===
===Albums===
*''Target Practice'' (2009)
*''Target Practice'' (2009)
*''Music, Love & Life'' (2010)
*''Music, Love & Life'' (2010)
*''The Revelation'' (2012)
*''The Revelation'' (2012)<ref name=":0" />
*''Lightwork'' (2016)
*''Lightwork'' (2016)
*''Hunger & Thirst Mixtape'' (2017)
*''Hunger & Thirst Mixtape'' (2017)
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*"Vera" ft. Joey B (2012)
*"Vera" ft. Joey B (2012)
*"Black Clouds' ft. Waje (2013)
*"Black Clouds' ft. Waje (2013)
*"Conference Call" ft. Kwaw Kese , Sarkodie (2013)
*"Conference Call" ft. Kwaw Kese, Sarkodie (2013)
*"Woara" ft. Kesse (2013)
*"Woara" ft. Kesse (2013)
*"Setewaa D3nky3" (2013)
*"Setewaa D3nky3" (2013)
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*"Heaven Or Hell" ft. Sefa (2019)
*"Heaven Or Hell" ft. Sefa (2019)
*"Stay" ft. Simi (2019)
*"Stay" ft. Simi (2019)
*"Sheege" ft. [[Gyakie]] (2021)


==Awards and nominations==
==Awards and nominations==
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| 2009 || Channel O Music Video Awards || Best West African|| Move || {{Nominated}}
| 2009 || Channel O Music Video Awards || Best West African|| Move || {{Nominated}}
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| rowspan=13 | 2010 || rowspan=2 | Ghana Music Awards || Hip-Hop / Hip-life Song of the Year || Breathe || {{Nominated}}
| rowspan=13 | 2010 || rowspan=2 | Vodafone Ghana Music Awards || Hip-Hop / Hip-life Song of the Year || Breathe || {{Nominated}}
| rowspan="2" |<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2010-04-11 |title=Ghana Music Awards 2010: Okyeame Kwame Loses Bragging Rights To Sarkodie |url=https://www.ghanacelebrities.com/2010/04/11/ghana-music-awards-2010-okyeame-kwame-loses-bragging-rights-to-sarkodie/ |access-date=2022-04-20 |website=GhanaCelebrities.Com |language=en-US}}</ref>
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| Music Video of the Year || Breathe || {{won}}
| Music Video of the Year || Breathe || {{won}}
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| Museke African Music Awards || Music Video of the Year || Breathe || {{Nominated}}
| Museke African Music Awards || Music Video of the Year || Breathe || {{Nominated}}
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| African Music Awards, London || Music Video of the Year || Breathe|| {{won}}
| African Music Awards, London || Music Video of the Year || Breathe|| {{won}}
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| rowspan=2 | Channel O Music Video Awards, South Africa || Best Hip-hop || Breathe || {{Nominated}}
| rowspan=2 | Channel O Music Video Awards, South Africa || Best Hip-hop || Breathe || {{Nominated}}
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| Best Music Video || Breathe || {{Nominated}}
| Best Music Video || Breathe || {{Nominated}}
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| rowspan=2 | Sound City Music Awards, Nigeria || Best Collaboration || Somebody || {{Nominated}}
| rowspan=2 | Sound City Music Awards, Nigeria || Best Collaboration || Somebody || {{Nominated}}
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| Best New Video || Believe || {{Nominated}}
| Best New Video || Believe || {{Nominated}}
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| rowspan=5 | 4SYTE Music Video Awards || Best Overall Video || Breathe || {{Nominated}}
| rowspan=5 | 4SYTE Music Video Awards || Best Overall Video || Breathe || {{Nominated}}
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| Best Storyline in a Video || Breathe || {{won}} <ref>[http://www.ghanacelebrities.com/2010/09/30/good-year-for-d-black-with-several-awards-nominations "Good Year For D-Black With Several Awards Nominations"] ''Ghanacelebrities.com''</ref>
| Best Storyline in a Video || Breathe || {{won}}<ref>[http://www.ghanacelebrities.com/2010/09/30/good-year-for-d-black-with-several-awards-nominations "Good Year For D-Black With Several Awards Nominations"] ''Ghanacelebrities.com''</ref>
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| Best Directed Video || Breathe || {{Nominated}}
| Best Directed Video || Breathe || {{Nominated}}
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| Best Collaboration in a Video || Breathe || {{won}}
| Best Collaboration in a Video || Breathe || {{won}}
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| Best Group Video || Breathe || {{Nominated}}
| Best Group Video || Breathe || {{Nominated}}
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| rowspan=19 | 2011 || rowspan=5 | Ghana Music Awards || Hip hop/ Hip-life Artist of the Year || None || {{Nominated}}
| rowspan=19 | 2011 || rowspan=5 | Ghana Music Awards || Hip hop/ Hip-life Artist of the Year || None || {{Nominated}}
| rowspan="5" |<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 April 2011 |title=2011 Ghana Music Awards winners |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/2011-Ghana-Music-Awards-winners-206668 |access-date=20 April 2022 |website=GhanaWeb |language=}}</ref>
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| Hip hop Song of the Year || Get on Da Dancefloor || {{won}}
| Hip hop Song of the Year || Get on Da Dancefloor || {{won}}
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| Album of the Year || Music, Love & Life || {{Nominated}}
| Album of the Year || Music, Love & Life || {{Nominated}}
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| BET Awards || Best International Artist of the Year (Africa) || - || {{Nominated}} <ref>[http://www.bet.com/shows/bet-awards/2011/nominees/best-international-act-africa.html "Best International Act: Africa"]. ''BET Awards 2001''.</ref>
| BET Awards || Best International Artist of the Year (Africa) || - || {{Nominated}}<ref>[https://archive.today/20140901053553/http://www.bet.com/shows/bet-awards/2011/nominees/best-international-act-africa.html "Best International Act: Africa"]. ''BET Awards 2001''.</ref>
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| rowspan=2 | Ghana Gospel Industry Awards || Alternate Gospel Song of the year || Somebody || {{Nominated}}
| rowspan=2 | Ghana Gospel Industry Awards || Alternate Gospel Song of the year || Somebody || {{Nominated}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nominees For Ghana Gospel Industry Awards Out |url=https://www.modernghana.com/entertainment/15411/nominees-for-ghana-gospel-industry-awards-out.html |access-date=2022-04-20 |website=Modern Ghana |language=en}}</ref>
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| Alternate Gospel Video of the year || Somebody || {{won}}
| Alternate Gospel Video of the year || Somebody || {{won}}
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| Channel O Music Video Awards || Best African West || Get on Da Dancefloor || {{Nominated}}
| Channel O Music Video Awards || Best African West || Get on Da Dancefloor || {{Nominated}}
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| rowspan=4| 4Syte Music Video Awards || Best Photography in a video || Somebody|| {{Nominated}}
| rowspan=4| 4Syte Music Video Awards || Best Photography in a video || Somebody|| {{Nominated}}
| rowspan="4" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Debrah |first=Ameyaw |date=20 November 2011 |title=2011 Vodafone 4syte Music Video Awards winners |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/2011-Vodafone-4syte-Music-Video-Awards-winners-223947 |access-date=20 April 2022 |website=GhanaWeb |language=}}</ref>
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| Best Hip-hop Video || Get on da dancefloor || {{Nominated}}
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| Music Video Awards || Best African Act ||Get on Da Dancefloor || {{Nominated}}
| Music Video Awards || Best African Act ||Get on Da Dancefloor || {{Nominated}}
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| rowspan="5" |Ghana Hip-hop Awards
| rowspan=5 | Ghana Hip-hop Awards || Male Hip-hop Artiste(of the Decade) ||- ||{{Nominated}}<ref>[http://www.modernghana.com/music/16755/3/full-nomination-list-for-ghana-hiphop-rb-awards-20.html Full Nomination list for Ghana Hiphop & R&B Awards 2011...J-Town, Obrafour, Kweku T and more included]. ''Modern Ghana''.</ref>
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| The Next Big Thing Award ||- ||{{won}}
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| rowspan="4" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mensah |first=Nii Atakora |date=1 December 2011 |title=Full Nomination list for Ghana Hiphop & R&B Awards 2011...J-Town, Obrafour, Kweku T and more included |url=https://www.modernghana.com/entertainment/16755/full-nomination-list-for-ghana-hiphop-rb-awards-2011j-.html |access-date=20 April 2022 |website=Modern Ghana |language=}}</ref>
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| Hip-hop album (of the Decade) ||- ||{{Nominated}}
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| rowspan=7 | 2012 || rowspan=3 |Ghana Music Awards || Hip-hop Song of the year || My Kinda Girl || {{Nominated}}
| rowspan=7 | 2012 || rowspan=3 |Ghana Music Awards || Hip-hop Song of the year || My Kinda Girl || {{Nominated}}
| rowspan="3" |<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=15 April 2012 |title=Full List Of Winners At The Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2012 |url=https://newsghana.com.gh/full-list-of-winners-at-the-vodafone-ghana-music-awards-2012/ |access-date=20 April 2022 |website=News Ghana |language=}}</ref>
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| Music Video of the year ||My Kinda Girl|| {{Nominated}}
| Music Video of the year ||My Kinda Girl|| {{Nominated}}
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| HSH Awards || Most Influential Artiste || - || {{won}}
| HSH Awards || Most Influential Artiste || - || {{won}}
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| Hip-hop World Awards || Best International Artiste|| - || {{Nominated}}
| Hip-hop World Awards || Best International Artiste|| - || {{Nominated}}
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| Channel O Music Video Awards || Best West Africa video || Falling || {{won}}
| Channel O Music Video Awards || Best West Africa video || Falling || {{won}}
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| MTN 4SYTE Music Video Awards || Best Collaboration || Falling || {{won}}
| MTN 4SYTE Music Video Awards || Best Collaboration || Falling || {{won}}
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| rowspan=8 |2013 || rowspan=5| Ghana Music Awards || Artist of the year ||-|| {{Nominated}}
| rowspan=8 |2013 || rowspan=5| Ghana Music Awards || Artist of the year ||-|| {{Nominated}}
| rowspan="5" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Twum |first=Chris |date=27 February 2013 |title=Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2013 Nominations List Finally Out |url=https://www.modernghana.com/entertainment/20547/vodafone-ghana-music-awards-2013-nominations-list-finally-ou.html |access-date=20 April 2022 |website=Modern Ghana |language=}}</ref>
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| Song of the Year || Vera || {{Nominated}}
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| rowspan=2| Ghana Music Awards UK || Song of the year || Vera || {{won}}
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| Collaboration of the year || Vera || {{won}}
| Collaboration of the year || Vera || {{won}}
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| Channel O Music Video Awards || Best Africa West || Vera || {{Nominated}}<ref>[http://www.ghanamusic.com/news/top-stories/d-black-shoots-world-class-video-for-change-your-life-in-sa/index.html "D-Black shoots world class video for 'Change Your Life' in SA"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222164022/http://www.ghanamusic.com/news/top-stories/d-black-shoots-world-class-video-for-change-your-life-in-sa/index.html |date=2015-12-22 }} ''Ghana Music.com''</ref>
| Channel O Music Video Awards || Best Africa West || Vera || {{Nominated}}
|<ref>[http://www.ghanamusic.com/news/top-stories/d-black-shoots-world-class-video-for-change-your-life-in-sa/index.html "D-Black shoots world class video for 'Change Your Life' in SA"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222164022/http://www.ghanamusic.com/news/top-stories/d-black-shoots-world-class-video-for-change-your-life-in-sa/index.html|date=2015-12-22}} ''Ghana Music.com''</ref>
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| 2015 ||| Ghana Music Awards || Hip-life Song of the Year || Seihor || {{won}}
| 2015 ||| Ghana Music Awards || Hip-life Song of the Year || Seihor || {{won}}
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| rowspan=4 | 2016 || 4Syte Music Video Awards || Male Video of the Year || Kotomoshi || {{Won}}
| rowspan=4 | 2016 || rowspan="4" | 4Syte Music Video Awards || Male Video of the Year || Kotomoshi || {{Won}}
| rowspan="4" |<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 December 2016 |title=Full List of Winners At 4Syte Music Video Awards 2016 |url=https://www.ghbase.com/full-list-of-winners-at-4syte-music-video-awards-2016/ |access-date=20 April 2022 |website=GhBase•com™ |language=}}</ref>
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| 4Syte Music Video Awards || Hiplife Video of the Year || Kotomoshi || {{Nominated}}
| Hiplife Video of the Year || Kotomoshi || {{Nominated}}
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| 4Syte Music Video Awards || Best Directed Video of the Year || Kotomoshi || {{Nominated}}
| Best Directed Video of the Year || Kotomoshi || {{Nominated}}
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| 4Syte Music Video Awards || Most Influential Artist of the Year || D-Black || {{Nominated}}
| Most Influential Artist of the Year || D-Black || {{Nominated}}
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| rowspan=4| 2017 || Ghana Movie Awards || Soundtrack the Year || D-Black ft. Efya || {{Won}}
| rowspan=4| 2017 || Ghana Movie Awards || Soundtrack the Year || D-Black ft. Efya || {{Won}}
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| 4Syte Music Video Awards || Hiplife Video of the Year || Bottles || {{Won}} <ref>https://www.nydjlive.com/full-list-4syte-tv-music-video-awards-2017-winners-4sytetvmvas17/</ref>
| rowspan="3" | 4Syte Music Video Awards || Hiplife Video of the Year || Bottles || {{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 November 2017 |title=Full List – 4Syte TV Music Video Awards 2017 Winners #4SYTETVMVAs17 |url=https://www.nydjlive.com/full-list-4syte-tv-music-video-awards-2017-winners-4sytetvmvas17/}}</ref>
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| 4Syte Music Video Awards || Male Video of the Year || Bottles || {{Nominated}}
| Male Video of the Year || Bottles || {{Nominated}}
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| 4Syte Music Video Awards || Photography Video of the Year || Bottles || {{Nominated}}
| Photography Video of the Year || Bottles || {{Nominated}}
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| 2018 |||40 Under 40 Awards || Entrepreneur the Year (Hospitality)|| D-Black (Club Onyx) || {{Won}}
| 2018 |||40 Under 40 Awards || Entrepreneur the Year (Hospitality)|| D-Black (Club Onyx) || {{Won}}
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|| 2019 |||Ghana Entertainment Awards Awards || Artist / Entrepreneur of the Year || D-Black || {{Won}}
|| 2019 |||Ghana Entertainment Awards Awards || Artist / Entrepreneur of the Year || D-Black || {{Won}}
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| rowspan="4" |2022
| rowspan="4" |3Music Awards
|Artist of the Year
|Himself
|{{Nom}}
| rowspan="4" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kotey |first=Nii |date=27 March 2022 |title=3Music News: 3Music Awards '22: Here are all the winners |url=https://3music.tv/section/news/article?nid=nwi7nMUc8EfDQv03wzwIVX6zdP2 |access-date=27 March 2022 |website=3Music TV |language=}}</ref>
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|Afrobeats/Afropop Song of the Year
|Enjoyment Minister
ft. [[Quamina MP]], [[Stonebwoy]]
|{{Nom}}
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|Hiplife/Hip Hop Act of the Year
|Himself
|{{Nom}}
|-
|Album of the Year
|Loyalty
|{{Nom}}
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D-Black
Background information
Birth nameDesmond Kwesi Blackmore
Also known asDa Ghana Bwouy
Born (1987-01-12) 12 January 1987 (age 37)
Accra, Ghana
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • entrepreneur
InstrumentVocals
Years active2009–present
LabelsBlack Avenue Muzik

Desmond Kwesi Blackmore (born January 12, 1987),[1][2] known by his stage name D-Black, is an anglophone hip-hop and Afrobeat musician and entrepreneur from Ghana.[3] He has been described as "a successful entertainment mogul"[4]

Early life

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D-Black attended Ridge Church School then to Pope John Senior High School and Minor Seminary[5] before the University of Cape Coast to study B.A Economics and University Of Ghana, Legon to study BFA Theatre Arts/Music.

Personal life

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D-Black was born to a Ghanaian mother Adeline Boateng and a half Ghanaian half English father, John Derek Blackmore. He has 3 children.[6] D-Black has nine siblings. The known ones are Pamela Blackmore, Anthony Blackmore, George Blackmore and Stanley Blackmore.[7]

Career

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D-Black had an Incredible career spanning over a decade. In 2009, D-Black[8] began his career as an independent artist in the group D-Black & Kwaku T releasing a group album ‘Target Practice’. In 2010 D-Black and his rap partner both went solo. He went on to release three albums (Music, Love and Life, The Revelation, Lightwork’ 1 E.P (Smoke and Mirrors) and 1 mix-tape (Hunger & Thirst) over the years. He has been nominated for numerous awards and won several, including the 2011 BET Awards.[9]

He has collaborated with some African acts including Davido, Mayorkun, M.I, Phyno, Ice Prince, Seyi Shay from Nigeria, Cassper Nyovest, Bucie, HHP from South Africa, Stanley Enow from Cameroon, Stella Mwangi from Kenya and Vanessa Mdee from Tanzania as well as Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, StoneBwoy, Castro, Bisa Kdei, Efya, King Promise, Kuami Eugene E.L, Kwabena Kwabena, VVIP and more from his homeland Ghana.[10][11][citation needed] D-Black's journey from a young dreamer in Accra to a celebrated musician and entrepreneur is a testament to his resilience, talent and unwavering determination.[12]

In 2012, the musician released an album titled "The Revelation," which helped solidify his reputation as both a business mogul and rapper. He collaborated with notable artists such as Sarkodie, among others, further establishing his influence in the music industry.[1]

D-Black, the multi-talented artist and entrepreneur, proudly represents Ciroc Ultra Premium Vodka as its official brand ambassador in Ghana. Additionally, he secured a marketing partnership with Black Sun Energy Drink, showcasing his prowess in the beverage industry. With his distinctive style, he fronts his own Black Avenue Clothing Line, embodying fashion and sophistication. Notably, D-Black previously served as the esteemed brand ambassador for The Rlg Brand of VIVA phones in the West African Sub Region in 2013, highlighting his wide-ranging influence and expertise across various sectors.[2]

Black Avenue Muzik

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D-Black is the CEO of record label Black Avenue Muzik,[2] with act including himself, DJ Breezy, S3fa, as well as music producer Rony Turn Me Up and Paul Noun.[13] Former acts include Joey B,[14] Freda Rhymz, Dahlin Gage, Ms. Forson, Osayo & Nina Ricchie & Wisa Greid.[15] It won record label of the year at the 2018 Ghana - Naija Entertainment Awards in Lagos, Nigeria.[16] and was nominated for the record label of the year at the 2019 Ghana Entertainment Awards in New York.[17]

Other ventures

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Black Avenue Clothing

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Founded in 2012, a design company, marketer and importer of men and women's apparel.[18]

Livewire Events

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Livewire Events is an events management company founded in 2015. In 2015 they produced the Bukom Banku vs Ayittey Powers boxing match at the Kumasi Sports Stadium. It included performances from Sarkodie, Shatta Wale and Efya.[19] Other notable events include the 2018 Kundum Festival Jam in Axim for the Ministry of Tourism.[20]

Black Avenue Films/TV

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He produced Why Should I Get Married movie starring John Dumelo, Maria Nepembe, Princess Shyngle, Eya, Prince David Osei,[21] and The EFGH Show hosted by Peace Hyde in 2015.[22]

Hospitality

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D-Black as an entrepreneur owns Club Onyx, Oasis Lounge and La Maison restaurant all businesses within the hospitality industry in Ghana.[23]

Discography

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Albums

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  • Target Practice (2009)
  • Music, Love & Life (2010)
  • The Revelation (2012)[1]
  • Lightwork (2016)
  • Hunger & Thirst Mixtape (2017)
  • Smoke & Mirrors E.P (2019)

Singles

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  • "Move" w/ Kwaku T (2009)
  • Breathe" w/ Kwaku T (2010)
  • "Somebody" ft. Kwabena Kwabena (2011)
  • "Get On the Dancefloor" ft. D Cryme (2011)
  • "Ma Me Five" (2011)
  • "Asabone" ft. Reggie Rockstone (2011)
  • "My Kinda Girl" ft. Sarkodie (2012)
  • "Change Your Life" ft. E.L (2012)
  • "Vera" ft. Joey B (2012)
  • "Black Clouds' ft. Waje (2013)
  • "Conference Call" ft. Kwaw Kese, Sarkodie (2013)
  • "Woara" ft. Kesse (2013)
  • "Setewaa D3nky3" (2013)
  • "Party Gbee" (2013)
  • "Carry Go" ft. Davido (2013)
  • "Personal Person" ft. Castro (2014)
  • "Seihor" w/ Castro (2014)
  • "Kotomoshi (2015)
  • "Champ" ft. M.I Abaga (2016)
  • "Omega" ft. Sarkodie (2016)
  • "Bottles" ft. Medikal (2017)
  • "Julie" ft. Bisa KDei (2017)
  • "Makoma" ft. Mayorkun (2017)
  • "Nobody" ft. King Promise (2018)
  • "Badder" ft. Kuami Eugene(2019)
  • "Dat Ting" ft. Joey B (2019)
  • "Obiba" ft. Kidi (2019)
  • "Miracle" (2019)
  • "Falaa" ft. Medikal (2019)
  • "Heaven Or Hell" ft. Sefa (2019)
  • "Stay" ft. Simi (2019)
  • "Sheege" ft. Gyakie (2021)

Awards and nominations

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Year Event Award Song Results
2009 Channel O Music Video Awards Best West African Move Nominated
2010 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Hip-Hop / Hip-life Song of the Year Breathe Nominated [24]
Music Video of the Year Breathe Won
Museke African Music Awards Music Video of the Year Breathe Nominated
African Music Awards, London Music Video of the Year Breathe Won
Channel O Music Video Awards, South Africa Best Hip-hop Breathe Nominated
Best Music Video Breathe Nominated
Sound City Music Awards, Nigeria Best Collaboration Somebody Nominated
Best New Video Believe Nominated
4SYTE Music Video Awards Best Overall Video Breathe Nominated
Best Storyline in a Video Breathe Won[25]
Best Directed Video Breathe Nominated
Best Collaboration in a Video Breathe Won
Best Group Video Breathe Nominated
2011 Ghana Music Awards Hip hop/ Hip-life Artist of the Year None Nominated [26]
Hip hop Song of the Year Get on Da Dancefloor Won
Songwriter of the Year Somebody Nominated
Collaboration of the Year Somebody Nominated
Album of the Year Music, Love & Life Nominated
BET Awards Best International Artist of the Year (Africa) - Nominated[27]
Ghana Gospel Industry Awards Alternate Gospel Song of the year Somebody Nominated [28]
Alternate Gospel Video of the year Somebody Won
Channel O Music Video Awards Best African West Get on Da Dancefloor Nominated
4Syte Music Video Awards Best Photography in a video Somebody Nominated [29]
Best Hip-hop Video Get on da dancefloor Nominated
Best Collaboration in a video Somebody Nominated
Best Edited Video Get on Da Dancefloor Nominated
Music Video Awards Best African Act Get on Da Dancefloor Nominated
Ghana Hip-hop Awards The Next Big Thing Award - Won
Male Hip-hop Artiste(of the Decade) - [30]
Hip-hop album (of the Decade) - Nominated
Best Collaboration Breathe Nominated
Hip-hop Artiste of the year - Won
2012 Ghana Music Awards Hip-hop Song of the year My Kinda Girl Nominated [31]
Music Video of the year My Kinda Girl Nominated
Album of the Year The Revelation Nominated
HSH Awards Most Influential Artiste - Won
Hip-hop World Awards Best International Artiste - Nominated
Channel O Music Video Awards Best West Africa video Falling Won
MTN 4SYTE Music Video Awards Best Collaboration Falling Won
2013 Ghana Music Awards Artist of the year - Nominated [32]
Song of the Year Vera Nominated
Hip-life Song of the Year Vera Nominated
Hip-hop Song of the Year Falling Nominated
Hip-hop/Hip-life Artiste of the Year - Nominated
Ghana Music Awards UK Song of the year Vera Won
Collaboration of the year Vera Won
Channel O Music Video Awards Best Africa West Vera Nominated [33]
2015 Ghana Music Awards Hip-life Song of the Year Seihor Won
2016 4Syte Music Video Awards Male Video of the Year Kotomoshi Won [34]
Hiplife Video of the Year Kotomoshi Nominated
Best Directed Video of the Year Kotomoshi Nominated
Most Influential Artist of the Year D-Black Nominated
2017 Ghana Movie Awards Soundtrack the Year D-Black ft. Efya Won
4Syte Music Video Awards Hiplife Video of the Year Bottles Won [35]
Male Video of the Year Bottles Nominated
Photography Video of the Year Bottles Nominated
2018 40 Under 40 Awards Entrepreneur the Year (Hospitality) D-Black (Club Onyx) Won
2019 Ghana Entertainment Awards Awards Artist / Entrepreneur of the Year D-Black Won
2022 3Music Awards Artist of the Year Himself Nominated [36]
Afrobeats/Afropop Song of the Year Enjoyment Minister

ft. Quamina MP, Stonebwoy

Nominated
Hiplife/Hip Hop Act of the Year Himself Nominated
Album of the Year Loyalty Nominated

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