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'''Yah’Kwame Kariuki Nii Ayi Kushii Amaa Blackwell''', (also known as Yahu ‘Rock’ Blackwell) is a Ghanaian boxer and entrepreneur born on November 22, 1986.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web |last=Sodiq |first=Abeeb Lekan |date=2023-03-10 |title=Yahu Blackwell: the rise of a boxing icon, entrepreneur & philanthropist |url=https://www.theafricandream.net/yahu-blackwell/ |access-date=2024-02-09 |website=TheAfricanDream |language=en-US}}</ref>
Yah’Kwame Kariuki Nii Ayi Kushii Amaa Blackwell<ref>{{Cite web |last=Africa |first=B. I. |date=2024-02-21 |title=Yahu Blackwell enstooled by HRM TeTeeTe Nii Nortey Owuo IV of the Osu Monarchy |url=https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/leaders/yahu-blackwell-enstooled-by-hrm-teteete-nii-nortey-owuo-iv-of-the-osu-monarchy/37lwqdq |access-date=2024-03-27 |website=Business Insider Africa |language=en}}</ref>, born on November 22, 1986 (also known as Yahu ‘Rock’ Blackwell) is the first Osu Lumor "Divisional King At Large" from the 400 year African Diaspora.

== Early life and Education ==
== Early life and Education ==
Yahu Blackwell direct lineage traces back to the royal descendants of the “Ankrah” Ga slaves who were taken from the Osu Castle<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Christiansborg Castle, Osu |url=https://artsandculture.google.com/story/the-christiansborg-castle-osu/yQURmvutBhxf7g |access-date=2024-02-09 |website=Google Arts & Culture |language=en}}</ref> by the [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portugal Portuguese] and the [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danish_slave_trade Danish]. His ancestors were forcibly transported from [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osu_Castle Osu Castle] in [[Ghana]] to [[Virginia]], USA. Ultimately settling in [[Northumberland County, Virginia|Northumberland County]], Virginia, under slave master Joseph Blackwell<ref>{{Cite journal |title=Blackwell Family| jstor=4243393 |url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/4243393.pdf | last1=Hardy | first1=Stella Pickett | journal=The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography | date=1914 | volume=22 | issue=4 | pages=438–441 }}</ref>.
Yahu Blackwell is a descendant of the [[Ga-Adangbe people|Gadangme]] Tribe in Ghana<ref>{{Cite web |last=Africa |first=B. I. |date=2023-09-01 |title=Yahu Blackwell the first Ghanaian from the diaspora to sit on the Lumoi Seat Of Power |url=https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/lifestyle/yahu-blackwell-the-first-ghanaian-from-the-diaspora-to-sit-on-the-lumoi-seat-of-power/mjjmtl8 |access-date=2024-02-08 |website=Business Insider Africa |language=en}}</ref> Blackwell's direct lineage traces back to the royal descendants of the “Ankrah” Ga slaves who were taken from the Osu Castle<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Christiansborg Castle, Osu |url=https://artsandculture.google.com/story/the-christiansborg-castle-osu/yQURmvutBhxf7g |access-date=2024-02-09 |website=Google Arts & Culture |language=en}}</ref> by the [[Portugal|Portuguese]] and the [[Danish slave trade|Danish]]. His ancestors were forcibly transported from [[Osu Castle]] in [[Ghana]] to [[Virginia]], USA. Ultimately settling in [[Northumberland County, Virginia|Northumberland County]], Virginia, under slave master Joseph Blackwell.<ref>{{Cite journal |title=Blackwell Family| jstor=4243393 |url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/4243393.pdf | last1=Hardy | first1=Stella Pickett | journal=The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography | date=1914 | volume=22 | issue=4 | pages=438–441 }}</ref>

Yahu Blackwell attended [[Owings Mills High School]] in [[Baltimore]], [[Maryland]], USA.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Home |url=https://owingsmillshs.bcps.org/Homepage |access-date=2024-02-06 |website=owingsmillshs.bcps.org |language=en-US}}</ref>

Additionally, Yahu Blackwell is a descendant of the [[Ga-Adangbe people|Gadangme]] Tribe in Ghana <ref>{{Cite web |last=Africa |first=B. I. |date=2023-09-01 |title=Yahu Blackwell the first Ghanaian from the diaspora to sit on the Lumoi Seat Of Power |url=https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/lifestyle/yahu-blackwell-the-first-ghanaian-from-the-diaspora-to-sit-on-the-lumoi-seat-of-power/mjjmtl8 |access-date=2024-02-08 |website=Business Insider Africa |language=en}}</ref>and the [[Kikuyu people|Kikuyu Anjiru Clan in]] [[Kenya]] and he is a royal descendant of [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramesses_III pharaoh Rameses the 3rd.]


== Career ==
== Career ==
His journey into boxing commenced at the age of 7, <ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-08-16 |title=The Arrival Of Yahu "Rock" Blackwell |url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-arrival-of-yahu-rock-blackwell_b_57b3593ae4b0567d4f132425 |access-date=2024-02-08 |website=HuffPost |language=en}}</ref>where he engaged in 156 amateur bouts, culminating in victory as the South Atlantic champion.
His journey into boxing commenced at the age of 7,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-08-16 |title=The Arrival Of Yahu "Rock" Blackwell |url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-arrival-of-yahu-rock-blackwell_b_57b3593ae4b0567d4f132425 |access-date=2024-02-08 |website=HuffPost |language=en}}</ref>where he engaged in 156 amateur bouts, culminating in victory as the South Atlantic champion.


Blackwell began his professional life as a police officer before turning professional in boxing. After being exposed to the sport by [[Baltimore County, Maryland|Baltimore County]] policeman Rodney Kenion, he launched himself into the boxing arena<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |last1=McLaughlin |first1=Corey |date=2020-06-19 |title=Boxer Yahu Blackwell Is An All-Everything Businessman |url=https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/section/community/boxer-yahu-blackwell-is-an-all-everything-businessman/ |access-date=2024-02-08 |website=Baltimore Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref>, emulating his hero, American boxer [[Muhammad Ali]].
Blackwell began his professional life as a police officer before turning professional in boxing. After being exposed to the sport by [[Baltimore County, Maryland|Baltimore County]] policeman Rodney Kenion, he launched himself into the boxing arena<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |last1=McLaughlin |first1=Corey |date=2020-06-19 |title=Boxer Yahu Blackwell Is An All-Everything Businessman |url=https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/section/community/boxer-yahu-blackwell-is-an-all-everything-businessman/ |access-date=2024-02-08 |website=Baltimore Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref>, emulating his hero, American boxer [[Muhammad Ali]].
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In the International Boxing League, Blackwell is 15–0 with twelve knockouts<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Alyssa |date=2019-09-12 |title=Yahu Blackwell {{!}}{{!}} Boxer, Business Man, & Future Politician |url=https://hollywoodunlocked.com/yahu-blackwell-boxer-business-man-future-politician/ |access-date=2024-02-08 |website=Hollywood Unlocked |language=en-US}}</ref>. [[Floyd Mayweather Sr]], [[Freddie Roach]], [[Roger Mayweather]], Daniel Goodin, Derrick Crisco, [[Roberto Jalnaiz|Roberta Jalnaiz]], and Coach Abel Gustavo are among the trainers he has worked with.
In the International Boxing League, Blackwell is 15–0 with twelve knockouts<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Alyssa |date=2019-09-12 |title=Yahu Blackwell {{!}}{{!}} Boxer, Business Man, & Future Politician |url=https://hollywoodunlocked.com/yahu-blackwell-boxer-business-man-future-politician/ |access-date=2024-02-08 |website=Hollywood Unlocked |language=en-US}}</ref>. [[Floyd Mayweather Sr]], [[Freddie Roach]], [[Roger Mayweather]], Daniel Goodin, Derrick Crisco, [[Roberto Jalnaiz|Roberta Jalnaiz]], and Coach Abel Gustavo are among the trainers he has worked with.


As of right now, Blackwell holds the top ranking for the [[World Boxing Council|WBC]], [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] and [[World Boxing Organization|WBO]] [[heavyweight]] regional championship<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-15 |title=Yahu Blackwell disputará cinturón WBC Fecarbox - World Boxing Council |url=https://wbcboxing.com/yahu-blackwell-disputara-cinturon-wbc-fecarbox/ |access-date=2024-02-10 |language=es-ES}}</ref>.
As of right now, Blackwell holds the top ranking for the [[World Boxing Council|WBC]], [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] and [[World Boxing Organization|WBO]] [[heavyweight]] regional championship<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-15 |title=Yahu Blackwell disputará cinturón WBC Fecarbox - World Boxing Council |url=https://wbcboxing.com/yahu-blackwell-disputara-cinturon-wbc-fecarbox/ |access-date=2024-02-10 |language=es-ES}}</ref>


Blackwell has 184 fights in his amateur boxing history<ref name="auto1"/>. In [[welterweight]] competition, he recorded a 156–28 amateur record. In 2009, he was denied his professional debut due to severe dehydration and a broken hands.
Blackwell has 184 fights in his amateur boxing history<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web |last=Sodiq |first=Abeeb Lekan |date=2023-03-10 |title=Yahu Blackwell: the rise of a boxing icon, entrepreneur & philanthropist |url=https://www.theafricandream.net/yahu-blackwell/ |access-date=2024-02-09 |website=TheAfricanDream |language=en-US}}</ref>. In [[welterweight]] competition, he recorded a 156–28 amateur record. In 2009, he was denied his professional debut due to severe dehydration and a broken hands.


== Achievements ==
== Achievements ==
In 2023, Yahu Blackwell (also known as Yah’Kwame Kariuki),<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ibeh |first=Ifeanyi |date=2023-09-09 |title=Yahu Blackwell Is History's First "Osu Chief" Since Capture Of Odofo From The Gold Coast |url=https://editor.guardian.ng/life/yahu-blackwell-is-historys-first-osu-chief-since-capture-of-odofo-from-the-gold-coast/ |access-date=2024-02-06 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}</ref> hailing from the Gadangbe Tribe in [[Ghana]] and the Kikuyu Anjiru Clan in [[Kenya]], is set to be appointed as Divisional Chief, enstooled as Osu Noryaa Mantse and [[Asafo|Asafoaitse]] “Development King At Large and Head of Defense” by His Royal Majesty, HRM Norte Nii Nortey Owuo IV<ref>{{Cite web |last=Online |first=Peace FM |title=The Coronation, Profile Of The New Osu Mantse, Notse Nii Nortey Owuo IV |url=https://www.peacefmonline.com/pages/local/social/202201/459528.php |access-date=2024-02-17 |website=Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news}}</ref> of the Osu Empire.
Yahu Blackwell (also known as Yah’Kwame Kariuki),<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ibeh |first=Ifeanyi |date=2023-09-09 |title=Yahu Blackwell Is History's First "Osu Chief" Since Capture Of Odofo From The Gold Coast |url=https://editor.guardian.ng/life/yahu-blackwell-is-historys-first-osu-chief-since-capture-of-odofo-from-the-gold-coast/ |access-date=2024-02-06 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}</ref> hails from the Osu enslaved Ayawaso Clans<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Journey of HRH Yahu Blackwell: The Revival of the Royal Ayawaso Family {{!}} New York's Power 105.1 FM |url=https://power1051.iheart.com/featured/breakfast-club/content/2024-03-20-the-journey-of-hrh-yahu-blackwell-the-revival-of-the-royal-ayawaso-family/ |access-date=2024-03-22 |website=The Breakfast Club |language=en}}</ref>, [[Ga-Adangbe people|Ga-Adangbe]] Tribe in [[Ghana]] and the Kikuyu Anjiru Clan in [[Kenya]], has been crowned as Osu Lumor "Divisional King At Large" by His Royal Majesty, HRM Norte Nii Nortey Owuo IV<ref>{{Cite web |last=Online |first=Peace FM |title=The Coronation, Profile Of The New Osu Mantse, Notse Nii Nortey Owuo IV |url=https://www.peacefmonline.com/pages/local/social/202201/459528.php |access-date=2024-02-17 |website=Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news}}</ref> of the Osu Empire.


After several deliberations over the rightful ruler of the Osu throne On February the 11th, 2024<ref>{{Cite web |last=thehawknewspaper |date=2022-02-28 |title=Osu Kingmakers Affirm Teteete Nii Owuo IV As New Osu Mantse - The Hawk Newspaper |url=https://thehawknewspaper.com/osu-kingmakers-affirm-teteete-nii-owuo-iv-as-new-osu-mantse/ |access-date=2024-02-13 |language=en-GB}}</ref> it was concluded that Yahu Blackwell lineal and divisional Osu stool will be installed under (HRM) TeTeeTe Nii Nortey Owuo IV.
But after extensive deliberations over the rightful ruler of the Osu throne, On February the 11th, 2024<ref>{{Cite web |last=thehawknewspaper |date=2022-02-28 |title=Osu Kingmakers Affirm Teteete Nii Owuo IV As New Osu Mantse - The Hawk Newspaper |url=https://thehawknewspaper.com/osu-kingmakers-affirm-teteete-nii-owuo-iv-as-new-osu-mantse/ |access-date=2024-02-13 |language=en-GB}}</ref> it has been concluded that Yahu Blackwell divisional stool will be installed under the perpetual rightful ruler (HRM) TeTeeTe Nii Nortey Owuo IV.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Africa |first=B. I. |date=2024-02-21 |title=Yahu Blackwell enstooled by HRM TeTeeTe Nii Nortey Owuo IV of the Osu Monarchy |url=https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/leaders/yahu-blackwell-enstooled-by-hrm-teteete-nii-nortey-owuo-iv-of-the-osu-monarchy/37lwqdq |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=Business Insider Africa |language=en}}</ref>

His Excellency, King Yah’Kwame Kariuki Nii Ayi Kushi Amaa Blackwell <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/15481/boxer-yahu-blackwell-soon-to-be-enstooled-noryaa.html|title=Boxer Yahu Blackwell soon to be enstooled 'Noryaa Tse' in Ghana}}</ref>(Yahu Blackwell), is scheduled to assume duties at the Osu Stool following his ceremonial coronation in Ghana later this year.


He was enstooled as the first lineal development king in Osu<ref>{{Cite web |last=Africa |first=B. I. |date=2023-09-01 |title=Yahu Blackwell the first Ghanaian from the diaspora to sit on the Lumoi Seat Of Power |url=https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/lifestyle/yahu-blackwell-the-first-ghanaian-from-the-diaspora-to-sit-on-the-lumoi-seat-of-power/mjjmtl8 |access-date=2024-02-13 |website=Business Insider Africa |language=en}}</ref> by His Royal Majesty to HRM TeTeeTe Nii Nortey Owuo IV<ref>{{Cite web |last=thehawknewspaper |date=2022-02-28 |title=Osu Kingmakers Affirm Teteete Nii Owuo IV As New Osu Mantse - The Hawk Newspaper |url=https://thehawknewspaper.com/osu-kingmakers-affirm-teteete-nii-owuo-iv-as-new-osu-mantse/ |access-date=2024-02-17 |language=en-GB}}</ref> of the Osu Empire.
He was enstooled as the first lineal development king in Osu<ref>{{Cite web |last=Africa |first=B. I. |date=2023-09-01 |title=Yahu Blackwell the first Ghanaian from the diaspora to sit on the Lumoi Seat Of Power |url=https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/lifestyle/yahu-blackwell-the-first-ghanaian-from-the-diaspora-to-sit-on-the-lumoi-seat-of-power/mjjmtl8 |access-date=2024-02-13 |website=Business Insider Africa |language=en}}</ref> by His Royal Majesty to HRM TeTeeTe Nii Nortey Owuo IV<ref>{{Cite web |last=thehawknewspaper |date=2022-02-28 |title=Osu Kingmakers Affirm Teteete Nii Owuo IV As New Osu Mantse - The Hawk Newspaper |url=https://thehawknewspaper.com/osu-kingmakers-affirm-teteete-nii-owuo-iv-as-new-osu-mantse/ |access-date=2024-02-17 |language=en-GB}}</ref> of the Osu Empire.

Yahu Blackwell is a multifaceted entrepreneur, owning franchises such as [[Rita's Italian Ice|Ritas Italian Ice]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Home |url=https://www.ritasice.com/ |access-date=2024-02-08 |website=Rita's Ice |language=en-US}}</ref>, [[Auntie Anne's|Auntie Anne’s pretzels]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Freshly Baked Soft Pretzels: Auntie Anne's Pretzels |url=https://www.auntieannes.com/ |access-date=2024-02-08 |website=Auntie Annes |language=en}}</ref>, [[Cinnabon]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cinnabon® |url=https://www.cinnabon.com/ |access-date=2024-02-08 |website=Cinnabon |language=en-US}}</ref>, and [[McDonald's]], Yahu is listed in Forbes<ref>{{Cite web |last=Heitner |first=Darren |title=Yahu Blackwell 15-0 IBL Boxer Buys Into Rita's Italian Ice |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/darrenheitner/2017/10/22/yahu-blackwell-15-0-ibl-boxer-buys-into-ritas-italian-ice/ |access-date=2024-02-08 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref> and Fortune 500<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-28 |title=High-end restaurants are getting creative to fight food price inflation {{!}} Fortune |url=https://fortune.com/2022/05/28/restaurant-chef-menus-ingredients-rising-costs/ |access-date=2024-02-08 |language=en-US}}</ref> magazine for his franchise portfolio while also excelling as a professional boxer ranked by the WBC, WBA, and WBO<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-02 |title=Yahu Blackwell preparing to Fight for WBC Fecarbox Silver title - World Boxing Council |url=https://wbcboxing.com/en/yahu-blackwell-preparing-to-fight-for-wbc-fecarbox-silver-title/ |access-date=2024-02-08 |language=en-US}}</ref> regional division, and venturing into the world of fitness with his upcoming brand "HEWALE", alongside his endeavors in real estate development in Ghana.


== Personal Life ==
== Personal Life ==
Yahu Blackwell is married to Cindy Leta Adio, who hails from the [[Ewe people|Ewe]] and [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asante_people Asante tribes]. Together, they have a son named Jeroboam Nii Ayi Amaa Blackwell. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-05 |title=Yahu Blackwell will marry in Ghana, ending the slave trade's vicious cycle of Gas born in the USA |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/features/Yahu-Blackwell-will-marry-in-Ghana-ending-the-slave-trade-s-vicious-cycle-of-Gas-born-in-the-USA-1915186 |access-date=2024-02-05 |website=GhanaWeb |language=en}}</ref>
Yahu Blackwell is married to Cindy Leta Adio, who hails from the [[Ewe people|Ewe]] and [[Asante people|Asante tribes]]. Together, they have a son named Jeroboam Nii Ayi Amaa Blackwell.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-05 |title=Yahu Blackwell will marry in Ghana, ending the slave trade's vicious cycle of Gas born in the USA |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/features/Yahu-Blackwell-will-marry-in-Ghana-ending-the-slave-trade-s-vicious-cycle-of-Gas-born-in-the-USA-1915186 |access-date=2024-02-05 |website=GhanaWeb |language=en}}</ref>


He was enstooled as a lineal development king in Osu in 2023 by His Royal Majesty (HRM) TeTeeTe Nii Nortey Owuo IV.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-30 |title=Yahu Blackwell: "The Three World" boxer from the diaspora to be crowned Osu chief |url=https://citisportsonline.com/2023/06/30/yahu-blackwell-the-three-world-boxer-from-the-diaspora-to-be-crowned-osu-chief/ |access-date=2024-02-09 |website=Citi Sports Online |language=en-US}}</ref>
He was enstooled as a lineal development king in Osu in 2023 by His Royal Majesty (HRM) TeTeeTe Nii Nortey Owuo IV.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-30 |title=Yahu Blackwell: "The Three World" boxer from the diaspora to be crowned Osu chief |url=https://citisportsonline.com/2023/06/30/yahu-blackwell-the-three-world-boxer-from-the-diaspora-to-be-crowned-osu-chief/ |access-date=2024-02-09 |website=Citi Sports Online |language=en-US}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 06:27, 8 November 2024

Yahu Blackwell
Personal details
BornNovember 22, 1986
NationalityGhanaian
Alma materOwings Mills High School
ProfessionBoxer and Entreprenuer
Successor Jeroboam Nii Ayi Amaa Blackwell (Son)

Yah’Kwame Kariuki Nii Ayi Kushii Amaa Blackwell[1], born on November 22, 1986 (also known as Yahu ‘Rock’ Blackwell) is the first Osu Lumor "Divisional King At Large" from the 400 year African Diaspora.

Early life and Education

[edit]

Yahu Blackwell is a descendant of the Gadangme Tribe in Ghana[2] Blackwell's direct lineage traces back to the royal descendants of the “Ankrah” Ga slaves who were taken from the Osu Castle[3] by the Portuguese and the Danish. His ancestors were forcibly transported from Osu Castle in Ghana to Virginia, USA. Ultimately settling in Northumberland County, Virginia, under slave master Joseph Blackwell.[4]

Career

[edit]

His journey into boxing commenced at the age of 7,[5]where he engaged in 156 amateur bouts, culminating in victory as the South Atlantic champion.

Blackwell began his professional life as a police officer before turning professional in boxing. After being exposed to the sport by Baltimore County policeman Rodney Kenion, he launched himself into the boxing arena[6], emulating his hero, American boxer Muhammad Ali.

In the International Boxing League, Blackwell is 15–0 with twelve knockouts[7]. Floyd Mayweather Sr, Freddie Roach, Roger Mayweather, Daniel Goodin, Derrick Crisco, Roberta Jalnaiz, and Coach Abel Gustavo are among the trainers he has worked with.

As of right now, Blackwell holds the top ranking for the WBC, WBA and WBO heavyweight regional championship[8]

Blackwell has 184 fights in his amateur boxing history[9]. In welterweight competition, he recorded a 156–28 amateur record. In 2009, he was denied his professional debut due to severe dehydration and a broken hands.

Achievements

[edit]

Yahu Blackwell (also known as Yah’Kwame Kariuki),[10] hails from the Osu enslaved Ayawaso Clans[11], Ga-Adangbe Tribe in Ghana and the Kikuyu Anjiru Clan in Kenya, has been crowned as Osu Lumor "Divisional King At Large" by His Royal Majesty, HRM Norte Nii Nortey Owuo IV[12] of the Osu Empire.

But after extensive deliberations over the rightful ruler of the Osu throne, On February the 11th, 2024[13] it has been concluded that Yahu Blackwell divisional stool will be installed under the perpetual rightful ruler (HRM) TeTeeTe Nii Nortey Owuo IV.[14]

He was enstooled as the first lineal development king in Osu[15] by His Royal Majesty to HRM TeTeeTe Nii Nortey Owuo IV[16] of the Osu Empire.

Personal Life

[edit]

Yahu Blackwell is married to Cindy Leta Adio, who hails from the Ewe and Asante tribes. Together, they have a son named Jeroboam Nii Ayi Amaa Blackwell.[17]

He was enstooled as a lineal development king in Osu in 2023 by His Royal Majesty (HRM) TeTeeTe Nii Nortey Owuo IV.[18]

References

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  1. ^ Africa, B. I. (2024-02-21). "Yahu Blackwell enstooled by HRM TeTeeTe Nii Nortey Owuo IV of the Osu Monarchy". Business Insider Africa. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  2. ^ Africa, B. I. (2023-09-01). "Yahu Blackwell the first Ghanaian from the diaspora to sit on the Lumoi Seat Of Power". Business Insider Africa. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  3. ^ "The Christiansborg Castle, Osu". Google Arts & Culture. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
  4. ^ Hardy, Stella Pickett (1914). "Blackwell Family" (PDF). The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography. 22 (4): 438–441. JSTOR 4243393.
  5. ^ "The Arrival Of Yahu "Rock" Blackwell". HuffPost. 2016-08-16. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  6. ^ McLaughlin, Corey (2020-06-19). "Boxer Yahu Blackwell Is An All-Everything Businessman". Baltimore Magazine. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  7. ^ Lee, Alyssa (2019-09-12). "Yahu Blackwell || Boxer, Business Man, & Future Politician". Hollywood Unlocked. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  8. ^ "Yahu Blackwell disputará cinturón WBC Fecarbox - World Boxing Council" (in European Spanish). 2022-07-15. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
  9. ^ Sodiq, Abeeb Lekan (2023-03-10). "Yahu Blackwell: the rise of a boxing icon, entrepreneur & philanthropist". TheAfricanDream. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
  10. ^ Ibeh, Ifeanyi (2023-09-09). "Yahu Blackwell Is History's First "Osu Chief" Since Capture Of Odofo From The Gold Coast". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-02-06.
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