Michael Blackson is a Ghanaian-American comedian and actor known for his raunchy humor and exaggerated African accent. He has gained a cult following through stand-up comedy shows as well as appearances in films and TV shows.
Attribute Details Full Name Jafari Ferguson Also Known As African King of Comedy Profession(s) Comedian, Actor Date of Birth November 28, 1972 Age 50 years (as of 2023) Place of Birth Ghana Nationality Ghanaian-American Zodiac Sign Sagittarius Ancestry & Heritage Ghanaian
Attribute Details Height 6 ft 3 in or 191 cm Weight 91 kg or 200 lbs Body Measurements Chest – 48 in or 122 cm<br>Waist – 38 in or 97 cm<br>Biceps – 16 in or 41 cm Eye Colour Dark Brown Hair Colour Bald
Attribute Details Parents Abena Ferguson (mother) Siblings 2 brothers Affairs Single Relationship Married Partner/Spouse Rada Darling Children 4
Attribute Details Schooling High school in Philadelphia, USA Higher Education None Early Life Born in Ghana and migrated to USA at age 13 Early Influences Inspired by Eddie Murphy comedy films as a teenager
Attribute Details Debut Minor TV and film roles (early 1990s) Significant Works Next Friday, The Savages, Meet the Blacks Filmography/Discography Over 50 acting credits in films and TV shows Tours & Live Shows Extensive US stand-up touring Collaborations Collaborated with comics like Kevin Hart Documentaries Michael Blackson: African King of Comedy (2019)
Attribute Details Net Worth $2 million Properties Homes in Los Angeles and Ghana Business Ventures The Michael Blackson Foundation
Attribute Details Hobbies & Interests Soccer, philanthropy Controversies Known for raunchy, sexual humor Philanthropy & Activism His own foundation for Ghanaian youth Public Image Cult following as an over-the-top raunchy comic Personal Challenges Adjusting after migrating to America as a teen Notable Interviews The Breakfast Club, Comedy Hype, Vlad TV Publications & Books None Personal Anecdotes Unable to speak English when he first moved to America Quotes “I’m not gonna stop until Africa is as developed as the motherf***** United States.”
Attribute Details Instagram Handle @michaelblackson Twitter Handle @michaelblackson Facebook Handle @TheMichaelBlackson Youtube Channel Michael Blackson TV TikTok @michaelblackson
Attribute Details Cultural References Known for catchphrase “African King of Comedy” Achievements Outside Comedy Started his own charitable foundation Mentorship Supports up-and-coming African comedians and actors Legacy Helped bring African stand-up comedy into the mainstream
