Musician Desmond Kwesi Blackmore popularly called D-Black has marked 10 years in the music industry with a giveaway challenge on social media.

He gave fans on Twitter the opportunity to answer set questions and thereby stand a chance of winning cash gifts, airtime, sneakers etc.

The ‘Vera’ hitmaker said 15 people would be announced as winners of the contest.

15 gifts from D-Black on Twitter for #DBlackAt10 as today marks 10
Years since I got in the music business with my first album ‘Music, Love & Life ‘ ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Follow the hashtag #DBlackAt10 #DBlack ❤️❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/HpMPxYKWKf

— Mr. Desmond Blackmore (@DBLACKGH) September 25, 2020

The landmark led to #dblackat10 trending number one on Twitter, Friday with over 3000 tweets.

His first question attracted a ¢200 reward was: “When I was was 22 years old, I was in a group early 2009 before I started a solo career in 2010, who was in a group with and name 3 songs we released?”.

When i was was 22 years old, I was in a group early 2009 before i started a solo career in 2010 , who was in a group with and name 3 songs we released ? First correct answer l will send u momo 200 ghc now now #DBlackAt10 #DBlack pic.twitter.com/s4HxXkzBw5

— Mr. Desmond Blackmore (@DBLACKGH) September 25, 2020

This was shortly followed by: "For the sneaker heads, besides Carry Go ft. @davido, name 5 songs I’ve been on with Nigerian acts between 2010 and 2019 and u get a pair of Nike sneakers from me this weekend !!".

For the sneaker heads , besides Carry Go ft. @davido, name 5 songs I’ve been on with Nigerian acts between 2010 and 2019 and u get a pair of Nike sneakers from me this weekend !! #DBlackAt10 #DBlack pic.twitter.com/CMVb69BRAA

— Mr. Desmond Blackmore (@DBLACKGH) September 25, 2020

D-Black asked fans how many times he was nominated as Artiste of the year at the Ghana Music Awards.

For 200 ghc worth of data / airtime - How many times have I been nominated for artist of the year at the Ghana Music Awards since I started my music career ? #DBlackAt10 #DBlack

— Mr. Desmond Blackmore (@DBLACKGH) September 25, 2020

He is expected to release the next set of questions at 5:30 PM, Friday, September 25.

5 giveaways down ! We resume at 5.30pm !! #Dblack #DBlackAt10

— Mr. Desmond Blackmore (@DBLACKGH) September 25, 2020

He entered the music scene in 2009 with his first album 'Target Practice'.

Forbes Africa described him in their May 2019 issue as one of Ghana’s most successful music moguls and "a creative in the numbers game”.

D-Black owns popular nightlife destinations Club Onyx and Oasis.

He is also the founder of record label ‘Black Avenue Muzik’ which also houses a media firm, Volcano. In addition, he produces concerts across Ghana via his Livewire Events company.

The rapper cum entrepreneur also owns a clothing line called 'Black Avenue Clothing'.