LETTER TO BLACK RASTA

Reggae musician, Afrikana, is blaming reggae
presenter, Blakk Rasta, for promoting violence
on his third album, Joana.
Afrikana believes Blakk Rasta is leading people
away from the true teachings of Rastafari so on
his new song, Letter to Blakk Rasta, he cautions
the latter to be wary of his utterances.
On the song, Afrikana questions why Blakk Rasta
has the penchant for attacking anyone he
disagrees with on his show, Taxi Driver, on Hitz
FM which he said is against the teachings of
Rastafari.
He cautions him to be careful of his deeds since
disrespecting religious and political leaders is
against the teachings of Rastafari.
He cited example that, Blakk Rasta does not
believe in the celebration of Christmas but the
late Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia who had
so much influence on his Rastafarian followers
believed in the celebration.
Afrikana is of the opinion that, a radio
presenter like Blakk Rasta should use his
influence to promote peace and teach
Ghanaians that Rastafari is about love and
peace and not a means to disrespect the elderly
in society.
Aside Letter to Blakk Rasta that Afrikana is
currently promoting on his album, he has other
tracks like Pick Up, In The Name Of Jay, Come
On Baby and Obaa, which was recorded by
Desmond Sarpong in Dansoman, Accra.
Although Afrikana is known for reggae, he
shows how versatile he is on the album which has
hiplife, dancehall and hip hop songs as well.
Real name, Ibrahim Baba, Afrikana recorded
his first album, Root African Rastafari, in 2006
and later released his second album, In The Day
of Jah in 2008.
Under the management of Chairman
Entertainment, Afrikana said although much
attention is not given to reggae music in Ghana,
he believes it should be supported to bring about
the needed change in the society.