Michael Blackson Vows to Reconnect African American Celebrities with Africa

Accra Ghana- In his ongoing mission to reconnect African American superstars with the motherland, American actor and stand-up comedian Michael Blackson, famously known as 'The African King of Comedy,' shared a thirty three 33 second video featuring 'Wild 'N Out' star DC Young Fly at Kotoka International Airport in Ghana following  the country's january. 7, 2025 inaugural ceremony.

                            By: Odarty Blackie 

In a recent tweet on twitter now X, the Ghanaian-born Michael Blackson was seen welcoming the American comedian DC Young Fly.

He also revealed plans to visit Liberia, a West African country he claims a personal connection with.

In his post, Blackson reaffirmed his vision of building bridges and reuniting African diaspora celebrities with their roots,

stating:"My dream is to get all my homies to Africa. Welcome to Ghana, @Dcyoungfly. Next stop is Liberia."

This statement has generated immense excitement among Liberians, as visits by African American celebrities to Africa often attract global attention. Such visits showcase the beauty and culture of the continent through the celebrities' platforms, playing a pivotal role in promoting African creatives and the creative industry.

The visits of American rappers DaBaby, Beyoncé, who has made multiple trips to Africa (2003, 2006, and 2020) and filmed her 'Black Is King' album there in 2019, as well as the recent visit by American streamer Kai Cenat to Nigeria, highlighting a significant global impact of these visits.

Scenes of Cenat with the self-proclaimed King of Afrobeats, Davido, in the streets of Lagos and renown entertainment centers further underscore the potential for substantial global exposure for Nigeria's entertainment industry.

Michael Blackson has expressed keen interest in the growth of the Liberian music industry, especially following the rise of the country's only international star, Jzyno. Jzyno's song 'Butter My Bread,' featuring Ghanaian artist Lasmid, has been played at major sporting events in the U.S. and has garnered widespread public support and admiration.

Blackson has previously conveyed his desire to collaborate with Liberian entertainers, aiming to develop strategies that will stimulate the media industry's growth and help shape the West African entertainment sector.

His involvement is seen as a beacon of hope for the promising future of young creatives in the West African Country.