Andy Nii Akrashie (1983 – 17 August 2023) known professionally as OJ Blaq, was a Ghanaian actor and musician. His first album, The Blaq Mixtape, which came out in 2006, made him famous and got him a lot of attention. As time went on, he kept releasing new songs, and one of his most popular ones, "Chalewote," became a big hit.[1][2][3][4][5]

Life and career

Akrashie was born in Accra. He had his senior high school education at Achimota School and held a diploma certificate in travel and tourism at Zane Investments. He gained significant recognition in his role as Marlon 'T' on the popular television show, SUNCITY, which became a beloved show in households across Africa, Europe, and the United States.[3]

OJ Blaq died on 17 August 2023, at the age of 40.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Ghanaian rapper OJ Blaq dies". Citinewsroom – Comprehensive News in Ghana. 17 August 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  2. ↑ "Ghanaian musician OJ Blaq dead". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  3. 1 2 "OJ Blaq, Biography". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  4. ↑ "Ghanaian rapper OJ Blaq dies". Pulse Ghana. 17 August 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  5. ↑ Lartey, Winifred (25 February 2022). "Surviving double kidney failure: the OJ Blaq story". Asaase Radio. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  6. ↑ "Musician OJ Blaq has passed away at age 40". GhanaWeb. 1 January 1970. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
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