A candlelight vigil was held on Friday, August 25, 2023, to remember the late Ghanaian rapper OJ Blaq.
The vigil was organised by Lynx Entertainment, Blaq’s record label, and was held at the company’s offices in Dworwulu.
The vigil was attended by fans, friends, and family members, including Richie Mensah, Eddie Blay, Mr Faakye, Kobby Salm, Bohyeba, Pastor Anthony Shaw, and Pastor Jamie Larbi from Empowerment Worship Center (OJ’s church).
The vigil began with a moment of silence, followed by a prayer by Pastor Anthony Shaw. The CEO of Lynx Entertainment, Richie Mensah then took the stage to speak about Blaq’s impact on the Ghanaian music industry.
OJ Blaq, whose real name was Andy Nii Akrashie, was born in Accra. He began his music career in the early 2000s and released his debut album, “The Blaq Mixtape”, in 2006. He went on to release several songs, including his hit song “Chalewote”.
The famous rapper who passed away at the age of 40, was known for his unique rapping style. He was also a popular actor, appearing in several Ghanaian films and television series.
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