18th September 2024 10:00:00 AM
2 mins readAmerican comedian and actor Michael Blackson has publicly expressed his anger and frustration with the Ghanaian government, accusing them of causing severe financial losses. In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), the comedian, who is of Ghanaian descent, revealed that he had invested $1 million in Eurobonds to help fund his free school, the Michael Blackson Academy, located in Agona Nsaba.
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However, Blackson says his investment has been "kidnapped" by the government to settle external debts, leaving him financially stranded.In his posts, Blackson shared his deep disappointment, stating, “Ghana has set me back financially and I’ll never forgive them for this.” He explained that his Eurobond investment, which initially promised a 10% return, was reduced to just 1.95%, with the maturity date extended to 15 years.
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The comedian lamented that the funds meant to support the life of his school had been diverted by the government to repay its debts, leaving him, and other diaspora investors, hanging.The Michael Blackson Academy is a free-for-all school founded by Michael Blackson in Ghana. The school aims to provide children from underprivileged backgrounds with access to quality education and leadership development.
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The school provides a safe and modern learning environment for children, with state-of-the-art facilities such as classrooms, gyms, computer labs and more. The academy also provides a range of extracurricular activities, including sports and music, to help children develop their talents and interests. The school is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty through education and empowering children to reach their full potential.<img
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