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Yahu Blackwell | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | November 22, 1986 |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Alma mater | Owings Mills High School |
| Profession | Boxer and Entreprenuer |
| Successor Jeroboam Nii Ayi Amaa Blackwell (Son) | |
Yah’Kwame Kariuki Nii Ayi Kushii Amaa Blackwell[1], born on November 22, 1986 (also known as Yahu ‘Rock’ Blackwell) is the first Osu Lumor "Divisional King At Large" from the 400 year African Diaspora.
Early life and Education
[edit]Yahu Blackwell is a descendant of the Gadangme Tribe in Ghana[2] Blackwell's direct lineage traces back to the royal descendants of the “Ankrah” Ga slaves who were taken from the Osu Castle[3] 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.[4]
Career
[edit]His journey into boxing commenced at the age of 7,[5]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[6], emulating his hero, American boxer Muhammad Ali.
In the International Boxing League, Blackwell is 15–0 with twelve knockouts[7]. 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[8]
Blackwell has 184 fights in his amateur boxing history[9]. 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
[edit]Yahu Blackwell (also known as Yah’Kwame Kariuki),[10] hails from the Osu enslaved Ayawaso Clans[11], Ga-Adangbe Tribe in Ghana and the Kikuyu Anjiru Clan in Kenya, has been crowned as Osu Lumor "Divisional King At Large" by His Royal Majesty, HRM Norte Nii Nortey Owuo IV[12] of the Osu Empire.
But after extensive deliberations over the rightful ruler of the Osu throne, On February the 11th, 2024[13] it has been concluded that Yahu Blackwell divisional stool will be installed under the perpetual rightful ruler (HRM) TeTeeTe Nii Nortey Owuo IV.[14]
He was enstooled as the first lineal development king in Osu[15] by His Royal Majesty to HRM TeTeeTe Nii Nortey Owuo IV[16] of the Osu Empire.
Personal Life
[edit]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.[17]
He was enstooled as a lineal development king in Osu in 2023 by His Royal Majesty (HRM) TeTeeTe Nii Nortey Owuo IV.[18]
References
[edit]- ^ Africa, B. I. (2024-02-21). "Yahu Blackwell enstooled by HRM TeTeeTe Nii Nortey Owuo IV of the Osu Monarchy". Business Insider Africa. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "The Christiansborg Castle, Osu". Google Arts & Culture. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ Hardy, Stella Pickett (1914). "Blackwell Family" (PDF). The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography. 22 (4): 438–441. JSTOR 4243393.
- ^ "The Arrival Of Yahu "Rock" Blackwell". HuffPost. 2016-08-16. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
- ^ McLaughlin, Corey (2020-06-19). "Boxer Yahu Blackwell Is An All-Everything Businessman". Baltimore Magazine. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
- ^ Lee, Alyssa (2019-09-12). "Yahu Blackwell || Boxer, Business Man, & Future Politician". Hollywood Unlocked. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
- ^ "Yahu Blackwell disputará cinturón WBC Fecarbox - World Boxing Council" (in European Spanish). 2022-07-15. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
- ^ Sodiq, Abeeb Lekan (2023-03-10). "Yahu Blackwell: the rise of a boxing icon, entrepreneur & philanthropist". TheAfricanDream. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "The Journey of HRH Yahu Blackwell: The Revival of the Royal Ayawaso Family | New York's Power 105.1 FM". The Breakfast Club. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "The Coronation, Profile Of The New Osu Mantse, Notse Nii Nortey Owuo IV". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
- ^ thehawknewspaper (2022-02-28). "Osu Kingmakers Affirm Teteete Nii Owuo IV As New Osu Mantse - The Hawk Newspaper". Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ Africa, B. I. (2024-02-21). "Yahu Blackwell enstooled by HRM TeTeeTe Nii Nortey Owuo IV of the Osu Monarchy". Business Insider Africa. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
- ^ 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.
- ^ thehawknewspaper (2022-02-28). "Osu Kingmakers Affirm Teteete Nii Owuo IV As New Osu Mantse - The Hawk Newspaper". Retrieved 2024-02-17.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Yahu Blackwell: "The Three World" boxer from the diaspora to be crowned Osu chief". Citi Sports Online. 2023-06-30. Retrieved 2024-02-09.