D-Black

Desmond Kwesi Blackmore was born January 12, 1987.

D-Black first went to Ridge Church School and later attended Pope John Senior High School and Minor Seminary. After that, he pursued a B.A in Economics at the University of Cape Coast and a BFA in Theatre Arts/Music at the University of Ghana, Legon.

D-Black, who started his career in 2009 as an independent artist in the group D-Black & Kwaku T, released the album 'Target Practice' before going solo in 2010, subsequently releasing three albums, an EP, and a mixtape, and earning nominations and awards, including the 2011 BET Awards; he has also collaborated with various African acts from Nigeria, South Africa, Cameroon, Kenya, Tanzania, and his home country Ghana.

D-Black, the CEO of Black Avenue Muzik record label, manages a roster of artists including himself, DJ Breezy, S3fa, Rony Turn Me Up, and Paul Noun, while previous acts under the label include Joey B, Freda Rhymz, Dahlin Gage, Ms. Forson, Osayo, Nina Ricchie, and Wisa Greid; the label won the record label of the year at the 2018 Ghana - Naija Entertainment Awards and received a nomination for the record label of the year at the 2019 Ghana Entertainment Awards.

D-Black is a multifaceted entrepreneur involved in various ventures including Black Avenue Clothing, a design company for men and women's apparel founded in 2012, Livewire Events, an events management company known for organizing notable events such as the Bukom Banku vs Ayittey Powers boxing match in 2015, and Black Avenue Films/TV, where he produced the movie "Why Should I Get Married" and hosted "The EFGH Show" in 2015. Additionally, he owns Club Onyx, Oasis Lounge, and La Maison restaurant, establishments within the hospitality industry in Ghana.

D-Black, born to Adeline Boateng, a Ghanaian mother, and John Derek Blackmore, a half Ghanaian half English father, has three children and nine known siblings, including Pamela, Anthony, George, and Stanley Blackmore.