My dad abandoned me at birth – Blaqbonez

• Blaqbonez has opened up on how he was raised prior adulthood with an absentee father 
• The rapper revealed that his father abandoned him at birth.

Emeka Akumefule, the famous Nigerian rapper, who is popularly known as Blaqbonez, has opened up about his upbringing.

In a chat with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, Blaqbonez disclosed that his dad abandoned him at birth. He explained that as a result, he wasn’t raised by his father.

“My Dad kind of dipped when I was born, so he wasn’t there. I wasn’t raised by my dad,” he shared.

During the interview, Blaqbonez also declared himself “the best rapper in Africa.” He argued that no African rapper has a better discography than him. He boasted:

“I still think I am the best rapper ever in Africa. No one has a better discography than me.”

Last year, award-winning Ghanaian-American singer Amaarae declared Blaqbonez is the best rapper in Nigeria.

Blaqbonez also opened up about his cautious approach to sex in his intimate relationships.

The rapper explained to Chude Jidenowo the extra steps he takes to prevent false paternity claims.

He stated that “no one” could make such a claim against him, as he combines protection with the withdrawal method to eliminate any risk. Blaqbonez said:

“Nobody can remotely think, ‘Let me accuse Blaqbonez’ or ‘Let me do paternity fraud’. I pull out, even when I have protection.”

Blaqbonez gained fame after releasing ‘Sex Over Love’, his debut album in 2021. Since then, he has continued to release hit projects.

In 2022, Blaqbonez expanded his creative horizons by directing the music video for his single ‘Back In Uni’, which features JAE5, the British-Ghanaian music producer.

He has received several recognitions for his talent.

In August 2023, Rolling Stone recognized him as one of the 50 innovators shaping the future of rap.