African leaders must lead by example—Blakk Rasta

Blakk Rasta has slammed African leaders over their choices, arguing that their commitment to cultural identity and economic self-sufficiency should go beyond mere words.

The reggae artiste and on-air personality passionately criticized Ghana’s continued reliance on imports despite the country’s ability to produce high-quality goods locally on 3FM monitored by MyNewsGh.

“If a leader does not lead by example, you can imagine what the people he leads would behave like,” he stated, emphasizing that leadership is not just about policies but also about the everyday choices leaders make.

He lamented the decline of Ghana’s once-thriving textile industry, attributing it to a lack of patriotism in consumer choices.

According to him, many Africans have developed an unhealthy preference for foreign products, disregarding the quality of locally made goods.

“No matter how much quality an African product is, we have a way of relegating it to the background, such that we might not patronize it. This is a sickness no doctor can cure,” he said.

Blakk Rasta’s critique extended beyond economic policies to the symbolic representation of leadership. He praised former President John Dramani Mahama for consistently wearing made-in-Ghana clothing, a move he described as “leadership by example.”

He noted that since Mahama took office, he had rarely been seen in a Western suit, choosing instead to embrace traditional attire that reflects Ghana’s rich heritage.

“I haven’t seen Mahama wear a single suit in public since he was inaugurated as president,” he observed. “From day one, he has been made in Ghana. Mr. President, you need to continue with that.”