Take a look at the net worth and income sources of the famous Ghanaian American comedian in 2022.
Michael Blackson is a popular Ghanaian American actor. He is a very talented actor known as ‘The African King of Comedy’ in the film and comedy industry. He has appeared in various TV shows and films including Meet the Blacks, Dr. Blackson, Transitions, and Casting One Mo’ Chance.
According to online sources, Michael Blackson’s net worth is estimated to be around $3 million.
So how did the African American actor become rich and famous? Let’s examine Michael Blackson’s estimated net worth and sources of income.
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Michael Blackson Net Worth: $3 Million
Michael Blackson Income Sources
Michael Blackson earns income from different sources. His main source of income is his acting
The following list summarizes the different income sources of the actor.
- Acting (Income not known)
- Earnings from YouTube ($356 – $5,700 per year)
Income Source 1: Acting
Michael Blackson has earned most of his wealth through acting and standup comedy events. He has been associated with comedy clubs in Africa and America for over a decade.
The actor appeared as an extra in the film Lean on Me released in 1989. Blackson’s first TV show appearance was in an episode of Snaps that aired in 1995.
He appeared in an episode of ComicView that aired on the BET channel in 2000. The same year he played a role in the film Next Friday.
Michael Blackson published a comedy audio CD titled Modasucka: Welcome to America on Amazon in 2005. His comedy music videos were well received by the fans [1]. The same year he appeared in an HBO TV show P. Diddy’s Bad Boys. In addition, he appeared in the 30 Rock show which aired on NBC.
Blackson appeared as himself in the TV show Casting One Mo’ Chance in 2020. In 2021, he appeared in three movies including Coming to America, Someday Isles, and The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2. Income from his TV show and film appearances has not been disclosed.
Income Source 2: YouTube
Michael Blackson started a YouTube channel on 9th October 2011 [2]. The channel has 214 K subscribers and his videos have been viewed over 30 million times.
According to Social Blade, Blackson earns between $356 and $5,700 per year from YouTube ad monetization [3]. The following table depicts the performance of his channel.
| YouTube Account Name | Subscribers | Total Views | Est. Net Earnings * |
| Michael Blackson | 214K | 30 million | $90,000 – $150,000 |
*The net earnings amount is based on the assumption that content creators earn between $3 and $5 for every thousand YouTube video views.
Michael Blackson Bio/Early Life
Michael Blackson was born in Liberia, Ghana. His date of birth is 28th November 1972. He has remained private about his personal life.
Blackson arrived in Newark in New Jersey with his parents in 1985. The family later moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He completed his high school at a local school in the city. His father died when he was 36 years old.
Michael Blackson Career
Michael Blackson had a talent for making people laugh. His coworker at Domino where he worked previously suggested that he perform open-mic comedy routines. He started his comedy career by performing before large crowds in Valley Forge comedy clubs in Pennsylvania.
The African American started his Hollywood acting career when he was casted in the film Next Friday in 2000. Over the years, he has appeared in more than 30 Hollywood films including The Savages, Tooken, Nobody’s Fool, Coming 2 America, and The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2.
Blackson has also appeared in over a dozen TV shows. Some of the notable shows in which he made an appearance include 30 Rock, ComicView, Are We There Yet, In the Cut, 50 Central, and Love Hip Hop: Atlanta. His most recent appearance was in the TV show Casting One Mo’Chance which aired in 2020.
Michael Blackson Accomplishments
Michael Blackson received critical acclaim for his role in the film Angry African Man Customer. His performance in the film started his Hollywood acting career.
Michael Blackson Controversy/Criticism
Michael Blackson was involved in a verbal altercation with another comedian Kevin Hart in 2018.
In a video posted online, Blackson had made fun of Hart who had been involved in a cheating scandal [4]. Hart responded in an Instagram post suggesting that Blackson is trying to capitalize on the scandal. Blackson later apologized for his comments due to his ‘misunderstanding’ with Hart.
Michael Blackson’s most popular video is:
Best Michael Blackson Quotes
“In life, in order to thrive, we need to set short-term and long-term goals for ourselves.”
“I had two torn ACLs, a broken fibula, and a lazy eye.”
“Children are easily influenced on what we put out there.”
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Michael Blackson Biography
| Legal Name | Jafari Ferguson |
| Net Worth | $3,000,000 |
| Source of Wealth | Acting, YouTube |
| Date of Birth | 28th November 1970 |
| Place of Birth | Liberia, Ghana |
| Gender | Male |
| Height | 184 cm (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 143 lbs (65 kg) |
| Religion | N/A |
| Marital Status | Engaged |
| Partner | Rada Darling |
| Children | N/A |
| Names of Children | N/A |
| Nationality | Ghanian American |
Frequently Asked Questions About Michael Blackson
What is Michael Blackson’s Net Worth?
Michael Blackson’s estimated net worth is about $3 million.
Did Michael Blackson get married?
Michael Blackson is engaged to Rada Darling. He proposed to his girlfriend on 31st July 2021.
How old is Michael Blackson?
Michael Blackson was born on 28th February 1972. He turned 50 years old in 2022.
Why is Michael Blackson popular?
Michael Blackson earned fame for his comedy roles in films such as Meet the Blacks, Next Friday, and Coming to America.
References
[1]. Amazon audio CD sketch published by Michael Blackson profile
[2]. Michael Blackson’s IMDb profile
[3]. Michael Blackson’s YouTube channel
[4]. Michael Blackson’s altercation with comedian Kevin Hart
