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Yahu Blackwell
Personal details
BornNovember 22, 1986
NationalityGhanaian
Alma materOwings Mills High School
ProfessionBoxer and Entreprenuer
Successor Jeroboam Nii Ayi Amaa Blackwell (Son)

Yah’Kwame Kariuki Nii Ayi Kushii Amaa Blackwell, (also known as Yahu ‘Rock’ Blackwell) is a Ghanaian boxer and entrepreneur born on November 22, 1986.[1]

Early life and Education

Yahu Blackwell direct lineage traces back to the royal descendants of the “Ankrah” Ga slaves who were taken from the Osu Castle[2] by the Portuguese and the Danish. His ancestors were forcibly transported from Osu Castle in Ghana to Virginia, USA. Ultimately settling in Northumberland County, Virginia, under slave master Joseph Blackwell[3].

Yahu Blackwell attended Owings Mills High School in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.[4]

Additionally, Yahu Blackwell is a descendant of the Gadangme Tribe in Ghana [5]and the Kikuyu Anjiru Clan in Kenya and he is a royal of Pharaoh Rameses the 3rd descendant.

Career

His journey into boxing commenced at the age of 7, [6]where he engaged in 156 amateur bouts, culminating in victory as the South Atlantic champion.

Blackwell began his professional life as a police officer before turning professional in boxing. After being exposed to the sport by Baltimore County policeman Rodney Kenion, he launched himself into the boxing arena[7], emulating his hero, American boxer Muhammad Ali.

In the International Boxing League, Blackwell is 15–0 with twelve knockouts[8]. Floyd Mayweather Sr, Freddie Roach, Roger Mayweather, Daniel Goodin, Derrick Crisco, Roberta Jalnaiz, and Coach Abel Gustavo are among the trainers he has worked with.

As of right now, Blackwell holds the top ranking for the WBC, WBA and WBO heavyweight regional championship[9].

Blackwell has 184 fights in his amateur boxing history[1]. In welterweight competition, he recorded a 156–28 amateur record. In 2009, he was denied his professional debut due to severe dehydration and a broken hands.

Achievements

In 2023, Yahu Blackwell (also known as Yah’Kwame Kariuki),[10] hailing from the Gadangbe Tribe in Ghana and the Kikuyu Anjiru Clan in Kenya, is set to be appointed as Divisional Chief, enstooled as Osu Noryaa Mantse and Asafoaitse “Development King At Large and Head of Defense” by His Royal Majesty, HRM Norte Nii Nortey Owuo IV[11] of the Osu Empire.

After several deliberations over the rightful ruler of the Osu throne On February the 11th, 2024[12] it was concluded that Yahu Blackwell lineal and divisional Osu stool will be installed under (HRM) TeTeeTe Nii Nortey Owuo IV.

His Excellency, King Yah’Kwame Kariuki Nii Ayi Kushi Amaa Blackwell [13](Yahu Blackwell), is scheduled to assume duties at the Osu Stool following his ceremonial coronation in Ghana later this year.

He was enstooled as the first lineal development king in Osu[14] by His Royal Majesty to HRM TeTeeTe Nii Nortey Owuo IV[15] of the Osu Empire.

Yahu Blackwell is a multifaceted entrepreneur, owning franchises such as Ritas Italian Ice[16], Auntie Anne’s pretzels[17], Cinnabon[18], and McDonald's, Yahu is listed in Forbes[19] and Fortune 500[20] magazine for his franchise portfolio while also excelling as a professional boxer ranked by the WBC, WBA, and WBO[21] regional division, and venturing into the world of fitness with his upcoming brand "HEWALE", alongside his endeavors in real estate development in Ghana.

Personal Life

Yahu Blackwell is married to Cindy Leta Adio, who hails from the Ewe and Asante tribes. Together, they have a son named Jeroboam Nii Ayi Amaa Blackwell. [22]

He was enstooled as a lineal development king in Osu in 2023 by His Royal Majesty (HRM) TeTeeTe Nii Nortey Owuo IV.[23]

References

  1. ^ a b Sodiq, Abeeb Lekan (2023-03-10). "Yahu Blackwell: the rise of a boxing icon, entrepreneur & philanthropist". TheAfricanDream. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
  2. ^ "The Christiansborg Castle, Osu". Google Arts & Culture. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
  3. ^ Hardy, Stella Pickett (1914). "Blackwell Family" (PDF). The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography. 22 (4): 438–441. JSTOR 4243393.
  4. ^ "Home". owingsmillshs.bcps.org. Retrieved 2024-02-06.
  5. ^ Africa, B. I. (2023-09-01). "Yahu Blackwell the first Ghanaian from the diaspora to sit on the Lumoi Seat Of Power". Business Insider Africa. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  6. ^ "The Arrival Of Yahu "Rock" Blackwell". HuffPost. 2016-08-16. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  7. ^ McLaughlin, Corey (2020-06-19). "Boxer Yahu Blackwell Is An All-Everything Businessman". Baltimore Magazine. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  8. ^ Lee, Alyssa (2019-09-12). "Yahu Blackwell || Boxer, Business Man, & Future Politician". Hollywood Unlocked. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  9. ^ "Yahu Blackwell disputará cinturón WBC Fecarbox - World Boxing Council" (in European Spanish). 2022-07-15. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
  10. ^ Ibeh, Ifeanyi (2023-09-09). "Yahu Blackwell Is History's First "Osu Chief" Since Capture Of Odofo From The Gold Coast". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-02-06.
  11. ^ Online, Peace FM. "The Coronation, Profile Of The New Osu Mantse, Notse Nii Nortey Owuo IV". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
  12. ^ thehawknewspaper (2022-02-28). "Osu Kingmakers Affirm Teteete Nii Owuo IV As New Osu Mantse - The Hawk Newspaper". Retrieved 2024-02-13.
  13. ^ "Boxer Yahu Blackwell soon to be enstooled 'Noryaa Tse' in Ghana".
  14. ^ Africa, B. I. (2023-09-01). "Yahu Blackwell the first Ghanaian from the diaspora to sit on the Lumoi Seat Of Power". Business Insider Africa. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
  15. ^ thehawknewspaper (2022-02-28). "Osu Kingmakers Affirm Teteete Nii Owuo IV As New Osu Mantse - The Hawk Newspaper". Retrieved 2024-02-17.
  16. ^ "Home". Rita's Ice. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  17. ^ "Freshly Baked Soft Pretzels: Auntie Anne's Pretzels". Auntie Annes. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  18. ^ "Cinnabon®". Cinnabon. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  19. ^ Heitner, Darren. "Yahu Blackwell 15-0 IBL Boxer Buys Into Rita's Italian Ice". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  20. ^ "High-end restaurants are getting creative to fight food price inflation | Fortune". 2022-05-28. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  21. ^ "Yahu Blackwell preparing to Fight for WBC Fecarbox Silver title - World Boxing Council". 2022-02-02. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  22. ^ "Yahu Blackwell will marry in Ghana, ending the slave trade's vicious cycle of Gas born in the USA". GhanaWeb. 2024-02-05. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
  23. ^ "Yahu Blackwell: "The Three World" boxer from the diaspora to be crowned Osu chief". Citi Sports Online. 2023-06-30. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
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