# Black Prophet

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Ghanaian reggae artist

Black Prophet Also known as Black Prophet Born Kenneth Zonto Wilberforce (1977-04-03) April 3, 1977 (age 49) Accra, Ghana, Ghana Origin Accra, Ghana Genres Reggae, Roots Reggae Years active 1998–present

Musical artist

**Black Prophet**, born **Kenneth Wilberforce Zonto Bossman** on 3 April 1977 in [Accra](/source/Accra), [Ghana](/source/Ghana), is a Ghanaian [reggae](/source/Reggae) music composer and a member of the [Rastafari movement](/source/Rastafari_movement).[1]

## Career

Bossman appeared at a young age with the [Ola Williams](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ola_Williams&action=edit&redlink=1) band, he released his debut solo album *No Pain No Gain* in February 1998 with his backing band, the Thunder Strike. It was not until the release of *Legal Stranger* in 2003 that Prophet gained national spotlight. In 2007, Prophet's "Doubting me" was named best reggae song of the year at the [Ghana National Music Awards](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ghana_National_Music_Awards&action=edit&redlink=1). The release of his second album attracted international attention as well. For the first time in his career, he visited the [Netherlands](/source/Netherlands) and [Sweden](/source/Sweden) where he played at various festivals, including [Oland Roots](/source/%C3%96land_Roots), Irie Vibes Festival and Afrika Festival Delft. He has worked and collaborated with various international reggae artists including [Rita Marley](/source/Rita_Marley), [Pliers](/source/Pliers), [Don Carlos](/source/Don_Carlos), [Yellowman](/source/Yellowman), [Steel Pulse](/source/Steel_Pulse), [Lucky Dube](/source/Lucky_Dube), [Alpha Blondy](/source/Alpha_Blondy), [Buju Banton](/source/Buju_Banton) and [Dean Fraser](/source/Dean_Fraser), who produced a song on his latest album *Tribulations* in December 2010. The album features a duet with reggae icon [Capleton](/source/Capleton).[2][1][3][4][5]

## Personal

Black Prophet is a [vegan](/source/Vegan). He is also a member of the [Twelve Tribes of Israel Rastafari Movement](/source/Twelve_Tribes_of_Israel_(Rastafari)). [6]

## See also

- [Sheriff Ghale](/source/Sheriff_Ghale)

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-wereld_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-wereld_1-1) ["Black Prophet"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160805175524/http://www.wereldjournalisten.nl/artikel/2009/08/10/black_prophet_in_amsterdam/). wereldjournalisten.nl. August 10, 2009. Archived from [the original](http://www.wereldjournalisten.nl/artikel/2009/08/10/black_prophet_in_amsterdam/) on 5 August 2016. Retrieved 16 June 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Information About the Artist / Band"](http://www.blackstarfoundation.nl/index.php?aid=1&lang=en&mid=artiestenpagina). Retrieved 16 June 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Black Prophet still going strong"](http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/audio/artikel.php?ID=193974). Ghana Web. 22 October 2008. Retrieved 16 June 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Black Prophet and Thunder Strike Band"](https://web.archive.org/web/20210512042637/http://www.african-music-safari.com/black-prophet-and-thunder-strike-band.html). African Music Safari. Archived from the original on 12 May 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Nyarko, Scholastica (5 May 2007). ["Black Prophet goes solo with Legal Stranger"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120312014221/http://www.thestatesmanonline.com/pages/news_detail.php?section=6&newsid=3346). The Statesman. Archived from [the original](http://www.thestatesmanonline.com/pages/news_detail.php?section=6&newsid=3346) on 12 March 2012. Retrieved 16 June 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Black Prophet Launches Maiden Album"](http://www.modernghana.com/music/3721/3/black-prophet-launches-maiden-album.html). [Morden Ghana](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Morden_Ghana&action=edit&redlink=1). 2007-12-12. Retrieved 2008-11-03.

- Aglanu Dela Ernest (2009), "Black Prophet, the reggae prophet with a prophecy" [*Ghana Nation* 8-24-2009](https://web.archive.org/web/20110711091702/http://news.ghananation.com/templates/?a=12631) Retrieved March 10, 2011

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