Draft:Yahu Blackwell

Yah’Kwame Kariuki Nii Ayi Kushii Amaa Blackwell, (also known as Yahu ‘Rock’ Blackwell) is the first Osu Lumor "Divisional King At Large" from the 400 year African Diaspora, born on November 22, 1986.

Early life and Education
Yahu Blackwell direct lineage traces back to the royal descendants of the “Ankrah” Ga slaves who were taken from the Osu Castle by the Portuguese and the Danish. His ancestors were forcibly transported from Osu Castle in Ghana to Virginia, USA. Ultimately settling in Northumberland County, Virginia, under slave master Joseph Blackwell.

Yahu Blackwell attended Owings Mills High School in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

Additionally, Yahu Blackwell is a descendant of the Gadangme Tribe in Ghana and the Kikuyu Anjiru Clan in Kenya and he is a royal descendant of pharaoh Rameses the 3rd.

Career
His journey into boxing commenced at the age of 7, where he engaged in 156 amateur bouts, culminating in victory as the South Atlantic champion.

Blackwell began his professional life as a police officer before turning professional in boxing. After being exposed to the sport by Baltimore County policeman Rodney Kenion, he launched himself into the boxing arena, emulating his hero, American boxer Muhammad Ali.

In the International Boxing League, Blackwell is 15–0 with twelve knockouts. Floyd Mayweather Sr, Freddie Roach, Roger Mayweather, Daniel Goodin, Derrick Crisco, Roberta Jalnaiz, and Coach Abel Gustavo are among the trainers he has worked with.

As of right now, Blackwell holds the top ranking for the WBC, WBA and WBO heavyweight regional championship

Blackwell has 184 fights in his amateur boxing history. In welterweight competition, he recorded a 156–28 amateur record. In 2009, he was denied his professional debut due to severe dehydration and a broken hands.

Achievements
Yahu Blackwell (also known as Yah’Kwame Kariuki), hails from the Osu enslaved Ayawaso Clans, Ga-Adangbe Tribe in Ghana and the Kikuyu Anjiru Clan in Kenya, has been crowned as Osu Lumor "Divisional King At Large" by His Royal Majesty, HRM Norte Nii Nortey Owuo IV of the Osu Empire.

But after extensive deliberations over the rightful ruler of the Osu throne, On February the 11th, 2024 it has been concluded that Yahu Blackwell divisional stool will be installed under the perpetual rightful ruler (HRM) TeTeeTe Nii Nortey Owuo IV.

His Excellency, King Yah’Kwame Kariuki Nii Ayi Kushi Amaa Blackwell (Yahu Blackwell), is scheduled to assume duties at the Osu Stool following his ceremonial coronation in Ghana later this year.

He was enstooled as the first lineal development king in Osu by His Royal Majesty to HRM TeTeeTe Nii Nortey Owuo IV of the Osu Empire.

Yahu Blackwell is a multifaceted entrepreneur, owning franchises such as Ritas Italian Ice, Auntie Anne’s pretzels , Cinnabon , and McDonald's, Yahu is listed in Forbes and Fortune 500 magazine for his franchise portfolio while also excelling as a professional boxer ranked by the WBC, WBA, and WBO regional division, and venturing into the world of fitness with his upcoming brand "HEWALE", alongside his endeavors in real estate development in Ghana.

Personal Life
Yahu Blackwell is married to Cindy Leta Adio, who hails from the Ewe and Asante tribes. Together, they have a son named Jeroboam Nii Ayi Amaa Blackwell.

He was enstooled as a lineal development king in Osu in 2023 by His Royal Majesty (HRM) TeTeeTe Nii Nortey Owuo IV.