10 Biography Facts About D-Black: Her Real Name, Net Worth, Career, Age, Parents, Girlfriend, Wiki Bio

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D-Black is a Ghanaian rapper, hip-hop and Afrobeat musician, and entrepreneur. The Ghanaian rapper owns a record label called “Black Avenue Muzik” In this article, we take deep dive into the career and life of D-Black and bring you everything we know about him.

Profile Summary

Stage NameD-Black
Real NameDesmond Kwesi Blackmore
Date of BirthJanuary 12, 1978
Age36
OccupationMusician and Entrepenuer
ParentsJohn Derek Blackmore and Adeline Boateng
Net Worth$5 million

Who is D-Black?

Desmond Kwesi Blackmore popularly known in the music scene as D-Black is a multiple award-winning Ghanaian artist, businessman, and philanthropist. The Ghanaian artist came into the music industry as an independent artist in the group D-Black and Kwaku T releasing an album titled “Target Practice”.

D-Black is the CEO of the record label Black Avenue Muzik. Artists under the Black Avenue Muzik’s record label include D-Black himself, Sefa, DJ Breezy, and Nina Ricchie. Former acts on the label included Joey B, Freda Rhymz, Dahlin Gage, and Wisa Greid.

Ghanaian Artiste D-Black

The Ghanaian artist has his own clothing line called Black Avenue Clothing and film production called Black Avenue Films/TV.

D-Black has won many awards such as the Record Label of the Year 2018 at the Ghana/Naija Entertainment Awards in Lagos. He has 3 albums, one mixtape, and an E.P to his name thus “Music Love & Life (2010), The Revelation (2012), Lightwork (2016), Hunger & Thirst Mixtape (2017), and Smoke & Mirrors E.P (2019).”

How Did D-Black Become Famous?

D-Black came into the music scene through the music group D-Black & Kwaku T in 2009. The music duo released an album together called “Target Practice”. The duo released a hit song “Breathe“.

The music duo splitter in 2010 to work on their solo project. D-Black won the hearts of Ghanaians with his hit song “Vera” which featured Joey B. The song takes about a beautiful girl with a heavily endowed backside who broke his heart.

He went on to release three albums which include “Music Love & Life (2010), The Revelation (2012), and Lightwork (2016).”

D-Black has a long list of songs and here are a few of them;

  • Somebody Ft. Kwabena Kwabena
  • Seihor Ft. Castro
  • Vera Ft. Joey B
  • Kotomoshi
  • Miracle
  • Stay Ft. Simi
  • Sheege Ft. Gyakie
  • Faala Ft. Medikal……etc.

D-Black has many awards to his name which include;

  • Music Video Of The Year (African Music Awards, London, Ghana Music Awards 2009)
  • Best Storyline In A Video (4Syte Music Video Awards 2010)
  • Best Collaboration In A Video (4Syte Music Video Awards 2010)
  • Hip Hop Song Of The Year (Ghana Music Awards 2010)
  • Alternate Gospel Video Of Th Year (Ghana Gospel Industry Awards)
  • Hip Hop Artiste Of The Year (Ghana Hip Hop Awards)

How old is D-Black?

D-Black was born on 12th January 1987 to Ghanaian and English parents. As of now, the Ghanaian artist is 36 years old.

Who Are His Parents?

D-Black’s parents are John Derek Blackmore and Adeline Boateng. His father was an Olympic Champion and his mother was a civil servant.

Which School did D-Black attend?

The CEO of Black Avenue Muzik had his basic education at Ridge Church school. He then went to Pope John’s Secondary School for his senior secondary school. D-Black went to the University of Cape Coast to study Economics and University of Ghana to study Theatre Arts/Music respectively.

Who is D-Black Married And Does He Have Kids?

Per checks online, the “Vera” hit maker is not married yet. However, he does have three kids with the same women. He revealed that he loves his children a lot. Probably, in the future, D-Black will married this woman.

What is D-Black’s net worth?

It is alleged that the CEO of Black Avenue Muzik is estimated to be worth $5 million. D-Black makes most of his earnings from his music and investments.