D-Black reveals how he started university at UCC but completed at Legon

D-Black’s Academic Journey: From UCC to Legon

Ghanaian musician reveals how he pursued his passion amidst parental pressure

Accomplished Ghanaian musician, Desmond Kwesi Blackmore, popularly known as D-Black, recently opened up about his unconventional path to obtaining his first degree. In an interview with Bryt TV, the artist disclosed that he attended two prestigious universities in Ghana, the University of Cape Coast (UCC) and the University of Ghana (UG) at Legon.

D-Black recounted how his parents, in an effort to steer his academic journey, urged him to enroll at the University of Cape Coast, a decision that did not align with his personal aspirations. Expressing his initial desire to attend the University of Ghana at Legon, he acknowledged that he felt a stronger connection to UG due to his passion for music.

Despite his reservations, D-Black complied with his parents’ wishes and began his academic journey at UCC. However, he acknowledged feeling disheartened, as he believed UCC wouldn’t allow him to simultaneously pursue his burgeoning music career. Reflecting on this period, he shared, “I came out of secondary school straight into music, and my parents weren’t too happy. They kicked me out of the house.”

During his time at UCC, D-Black admitted to frequently commuting to Accra to immerse himself in the music scene, inspired by artists he saw on television shows like ‘Hello Tigo’. However, he found that his efforts in Accra yielded minimal progress. Determined to find a way to balance both his education and music, he made a pivotal decision.

Taking matters into his own hands, D-Black secretly admitted himself to the University of Ghana at Legon, without his parents’ knowledge. He recounted, “I decided, you know what? This year, I’m not going back to UCC. So I admitted myself to Legon. I took my letter without my parents knowing about it. So I spent my final two years at Legon.”

This bold move provided D-Black with newfound opportunities to pursue his musical endeavors. He gained access to a studio owned by JSO on the Legon campus, and he seamlessly balanced his academic responsibilities with his passion for music. D-Black shared, “I had access to a studio in Legon, and the studio was owned by JSO, so I was staying at DJ Mensah’s house in Madina. I’d go from his house in Madina to classes at Legon.”