Blakk Rasta Was the 1st Person in His Tamale Hood to Wear a Tie and He Didn't Even Know How to Knot It

Blakk Rasta was the 1st person in his Tamale hood to wear a tie and he didn't even know how to knot it

Reggae icon Blakk Rasta shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings, secondhand ties, and academic triumphs to becoming a community role model in Tamale

I was the first person in my area to wear a tie – Blakk Rasta

Reggae musician Blakk Rasta says his academic progress and appearance once made him stand out in his community. He explained that his neighbourhood in Tamale had limited resources, which made simple things appear remarkable. “In my area I was the first person to wear a tie,” he said in a chat with Kafui Dey. According to him, the tie was bought from a second-hand clothing market. “I didn’t even know how to tie it properly,” he admitted. “I just …