I Was Expelled From Pope John SHS – D-Black Reflects On His School Days

Ghanaian rapper and entrepreneur D-Black has opened up about his expulsion from Pope John Senior High School and Minor Seminary during his final year, attributing it to his unwavering commitment to music.

In a recent interview with Blac Volta, D-Black, whose real name is Desmond Blackmore, recounted how his passion for music clashed with the strict regulations of the Catholic boys’ school. He explained that his first infraction involved leaving the boarding school in Koforidua without authorization to record songs with prominent artists Obrafour and Edem in Accra, which led to his initial suspension.

Despite this warning, D-Black continued to breach school rules by sneaking off to Accra to pursue his music career, resulting in more severe sanctions. His third offense—returning late to class from a weekend trip to Accra despite being deboarded—ultimately led to his expulsion after a disciplinary committee hearing. He noted that he was among five students expelled for similar reasons.

Following his expulsion, D-Black had to write the NOV/DEC exams to qualify for university admission.

Reflecting on his journey, D-Black emphasized that his determination to pursue music, even at the cost of his formal education, was a pivotal decision that shaped his career. Today, he is recognized as one of Ghana’s leading music entrepreneurs, with a successful career in the entertainment industry.

Ghanaian rapper and businessman, D-Black recounts life in Pope John’s Senior High School and Minor Seminary, Koforidua, and how he was dismissed from school for flouting school regulations. pic.twitter.com/fx8cTTOCKC

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Source: Ghanaweb.com