Josh Blakk
Josh Blakk | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Joshua Owusu Afriyie |
| Born | Accra |
| Origin | Ghana |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
Joshua Owusu Afriyie, also known as Josh Blakk, is a Ghanaian musician.[1]
Early life[edit]
He was born in Accra and started learning how to play musical instrument at the age of seven.[2]
Career[edit]
Josh Blakk's music genre is a mixture of soul, highlife and Afrobeats. He performs with his band known as Blakknoters band.[3][4]
Reality show[edit]
Performing at the Vodafone Icons; a music reality show to unearth new music talent in Ghana, he then participated in the Project Fame music talent show which was held in Nigeria.[5]
Performances[edit]
Josh Blakk hosted and performed his O.N.E album in December, 2023. Saying goodbye to the year, he connected with his fans whiles they watched him perform the songs on his album.[6]
Josh Blakk started a tour in Africa called the "One Way Tour," which began in February in Accra, moved to Lagos and will now stop in Nairobi,Johannesburg and Toronto,Canada.[7]
Discography[edit]
Albums[edit]
- O.N.E[8]
- Luminis[9]
References[edit]
- ^ "Musician Josh Blakk excited about taking his career to the next level - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2023-09-09. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
- ^ "His name is Josh Blakk".
- ^ "Ghanaian Afrosoul sensation Josh Blakk set to wow audience at Afrofest Toronto". graphic.com.gh.
- ^ "Afrobeat, Soul and Highlife Blend: Josh Blakk redefines Ghanaian music". modernghana.com.
- ^ "Josh Blakk transforming Ghana's music scene with his unique style". capitalnewsonline.com. 2023-09-10. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
- ^ "Josh Blakk ends 2023 in grand style with exclusive one on O.N.E show". Citinewsroom. 2024-01-02. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ "One Way Tour: Josh Blakk, Blakknoters deliver captivating performance in Nigeria - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2024-03-02. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ "Josh Blakk To Unveil "O.N.E" Album: A Fusion of Effort And Musical Mastery". Peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
- ^ Luminis - EP by Josh Blakk, Apple Music, 2021-10-14, retrieved 2024-02-08