Michael Blackson Net Worth, Wife, Age, Wiki, Bio, Height

Introduction

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.

Bio/Wiki

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

Physical Stats

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

Family & Relationships

Attribute	Details
Parents	Abena Ferguson (mother)
Siblings	2 brothers
Affairs	Single
Relationship	Married
Partner/Spouse	Rada Darling
Children	4

Education & Early Life

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

Career

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)

Net Worth & Assets

Attribute	Details
Net Worth	$2 million
Properties	Homes in Los Angeles and Ghana
Business Ventures	The Michael Blackson Foundation

Trivia & Miscellaneous

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.”

Social Media & Online Presence

Attribute	Details
Instagram Handle	@michaelblackson
Twitter Handle	@michaelblackson
Facebook Handle	@TheMichaelBlackson
Youtube Channel	Michael Blackson TV
TikTok	@michaelblackson

Legacy & Influence

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