Black Sherif

Ein breakthru cam for March 2022 insyd plus ein hit single "Kwaku the Traveller," wey  e reach Number 1 for de Ghanaian den Nigerian Apple Music charts top."I didn't know the Sermons will be hits – Black Sherif". My Joy Online. Archived from the original on 1 August 2021. Retrieved 1 August 2021. (Na dem spy ein music video 17 million tyms.) He then release ein debut album, The Villain I Never Was, for October 5, 2022."Black Sherif drops debut album The Villain I Never Was". The FADER. Archived from the original on 30 November 2022. Retrieved 30 November 2022. 

 Ein early life den education 
Dem born den raise Mohammed Ismail Sherif for Konongo-Zongo, for de Ashanti Region for Ghana insyd. As both ein parents job mostly for overseas, he start dey live plus ein aunt den oda extended family members for de age of 10. Ein nomadic lifestyle expose am go multiple influences den different cultures for early age."Audiomack | Free Music Sharing and Discovery". audiomack.com. Archived from the original on 16 August 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022.

Sherif attend ein basic education for Konongo Zongo Islamic Basic School den later for Pinamang Educational Complex, wer he graduate junior high school. He then later plete ein secondary education for Kumasi Academy, wer he pick up interest for music den dancing insyd.Falola, Ifeoluwa (15 August 2022). "Black Sherif The Hypnotic Voice Of Freedom". GRM Daily. Archived from the original on 16 August 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022.

He be former student for de University of Professional Studies (UPSA), na he dey study for de University of Ghana for October 2022."Black Sherif, Biography". www.ghanaweb.com. Archived from the original on 5 October 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022.

 Ein career 
Black Sherif begin ein career for 2019 insyd plus de release of ein song "Cry for Me" for YouTube top. Dem release ein debut single "Money" for May 25, 2020, along plus music video. For May 2021 insyd, dem release ein single "First Sermon", wey increase ein audience further. Dem release de song ein sequel, "Second Sermon," for July insyd wey e receive remix plus fellow African artist Burna Boy.

Black Sherif ein breakthru cam for March 2022 insyd plus ein single "Kwaku the Traveller," wey reach Number 1 for de Ghanaian den Nigerian Apple Music charts wey e cam turn ein most popular song. He release ein debut album, The Villain I Never Was, for October insyd, de singles "45" den "Soja" support am.

Black Sherif perform for de 25th anniversary of de Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards, wey take place for de OVO Arena for Wembley, London insyd."Black Sherif performs at 25th MOBO Awards in the UK - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 1 December 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2024. For December 2022 insyd, he host ein debut concert, de "Mozama Disco Concert," for Accra insyd.Awotwe Darko, Kenneth. "Black Sherif: A once homeless 'KK' finds a home in over thousands of hearts at Mozama Disco". Archived from the original on 11 January 2023. Retrieved 11 January 2023.

For 20 February 2023, Black Sherif He win de Best Hip Hop award for de Soundcity MVP Awards, wey dem hold am for de Eko Convention Centre for Lagos insyd."Burnaboy, Black Sherif, Win At The Soundcity MVP Awards 2023 (FULL WINNERS LIST)". African Folder. Archived from the original on 12 February 2023. Retrieved 12 February 2023. He play de Palladium Times Square for New York City insyd for May 20."Palladium Times Square Events Calendar & Schedule 2024 - New York, NY". JamBase. Retrieved 16 January 2024.

Since March 2023 Black Sherif perform for de Wireless Festival for Abu Dhabi insyd,"Black Sherif pays tribute to Christian Atsu at Wireless Festival - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 12 March 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023. Something In The Water Festival for Virginia Beach insydTollo, Nathan (15 March 2023). "Black Sherif billed to perform at Pharrell Williams' 2023 Something in the Water music Festival". 3News.com. Retrieved 31 May 2023. den Afronation Miami."Black Sherif overwhelmed by Miami; says the city feels like a video game". Pulse Ghana. 30 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023. He be de first Ghanaian wey perform for de Wireless Festival for de UK insyd."Black Sherif becomes first Ghanaian to perform at Wireless Festival UK". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 11 July 2023."Black Sherif becomes first Ghanaian act to perform at the Wireless Festival in the UK". GhanaWeb. 10 July 2023. Retrieved 11 July 2023.

 Ein artistry 
Black Sherif ein music be blend of highlife, reggae, den hip hop, specifically UK drill, subgenre of drill music den road rap, dey borrow from de U.S. Chicago styles wey originate from Brixton, London insyd from 2012 dey go wey be often about violent den hedonistic criminal lifestyles. Chaw of ein lyrics be for Akan dialect insyd, Twi, ein native tongue. He claim say ein musical influences be rappers Kanye West, Travis Scott, Saint Jhn, Dave, Stormzy, J Hus den Ghanaian artists Mugeez den Sarkodie.

 Lawsuit 
For 11 April 2022, dem file lawsuit against Black Sherif secof alleged breach of contract after he sign deal plus Empire Shadrach Agyei Owusu; de CEO of Waynes Chavis Consult, dey seek de court make e restrict Black Sherif make he no perform for events widout ein authorization."Black Sherif sued over alleged breach of contract". Ghana News Online. Archived from the original on 12 April 2022. Retrieved 12 April 2022.Inusah, Murtala (11 April 2022). "Black Sherif sued over contract termination". Starrfm Online. Archived from the original on 12 April 2022. Retrieved 12 April 2022. De Accra High Court (Commercial Division) dismiss de injunction dem file against am wey sought make e prevent de singer make he no perform music he release under ein management.Music, Emmanuel Ghansah, Ghana (26 July 2022). "Black Sherif wins court case with former manager; makes it into YouTube Foundry class of 2022 as only Ghanaian artiste!". Ghana Music. Archived from the original on 16 August 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022.

 Notable Performances 
 Wireless Festival 2023GNA (16 January 2023). "Black Sherif to perform alongside Travis Scott, Lil Uzi vert at Wireless Festival 2023". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
 Something In The Water Festival 2023"Black Sherif billed to perform at Pharrell Williams' 2023 Something in the Water music Festival | 3News.com". web.archive.org. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
 Afronation Miami 2023

 Discography 
Albums
 The Villain I Never Was (2022)
 Take Care of Yourself Blacko (double single) (2023)
 Iron Boy (2025)

Singles
 "First Sermon" (2021)
 "Ankonam" (2021)
 "Second Sermon" (Remix) (featuring Burna Boy) (2022)
 "Kwaku the Traveller" (2022)
 "Money" (2022)
 "Oh No" (2023)
 "Wotowoto Season" (featuring Odumodublvck) (2023)
 "Fallen Angel" (featuring Smallgod) (2024)
 "January 9" (2024)
 "Zero" (2024)
 "Shut Up" (2024)
 "Kilos Milos" (2024)
 "Lomo Lomo" (featuring KiDi) (2024)
 "Jesus Christ" (featuring Arathe Jay) (2024)
 "Rebel Music" (2024)
 "So It Goes" (featuring Fireboy DML) (2025)
 Awards den nominations 
YearEventPrizeWorkResultRefBET Hip Hop AwardsBest International FlowEinselfHe win"2023 BET Hip Hop Awards: Black Sherif wins 'Best International Flow'". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 4 October 2023. Retrieved 20 October 2023.Soundcity MVP AwardsBest Hip HopEinselfHe win"Burnaboy, Black Sherif, Win At The Soundcity MVP Awards 2023 (FULL WINNERS LIST)". African Folder. Archived from the original on 12 February 2023. Retrieved 12 February 2023.Ghana Music Awards USAHip Hop/Hiplife Artist of de YearEinselfHe winThe HeadiesWest African Artiste of de YearEinselfHe winAgambila, Dorcas (4 September 2023). "Black Sherif wins 'West African Artiste of The Year' at Headies Awards 2023". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 7 September 2023.2023Vodafone Ghana Music AwardsArtist of de YearEinselfHe win"Piesie Esther loses AOTY to Black Sherif". theaccratimes.com. Retrieved 14 September 2023.Best Hiphop Song of de YearEinselfHe winBest Music VideoKonongo ZongoHe winMost Popular Song of de YearKweku The TravellerHe winBest Collaboraton of de YearCountry Side (plus Sarkodie)He win2022Entertainment Achievement AwardsEntertainment Personality of de YearEinselfHe winNtsie, Berlinda (27 February 2022). "Black Sherif Wins eaas entertainment personality of year". Archived from the original on 21 March 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2022.3Music AwardsHip hop song of de YearSecond SermonHe win"Kidi wins big at 2022 3music awards,Black Sherif graps first major award". 27 March 2022. Archived from the original on 4 April 2022. Retrieved 6 April 2022.Kotey, Nii (27 March 2022). "3Music News: 3Music Awards '22: Here are all the winners". 3Music TV. Archived from the original on 1 April 2022. Retrieved 27 March 2022.Breakthrough Act of de YearEinselfHe winHip life/Hip hop Artiste of de YearEinselfHe winSong of de YearSecond SermonHe winArtiste of de YearEinselfDem nominate amGhana Music AwardsArtiste of de YearEinselfDem nominate amHansen, Gabriel Myers (21 March 2022). "Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2022: All the nominees". Music In Africa. Archived from the original on 2 June 2022. Retrieved 12 April 2022.Vodafone Most Popular SongSecond SermonDem nominate amBest New ArtisteEinselfHe winBest Hip life/Hip pop ArtisteEinselfDem nominate amBest Hip pop SongSecond SermonHe winInternational Collaboration of de YearSecond Sermon Remix (ft. Burna Boy)Dem nominate amMale Vocal Performance of de YearGold DiggaDem nominate am2022Ghana Music Awards UKArtiste of de YearEinselfHe win"Black Sherif wins Artiste of the Year Award at GMA UK 2022". Ghanabusinessnews.com. 30 October 2022. Archived from the original on 11 January 2023. Retrieved 11 January 2023.

 Ein life matter 
Black Sherif be Muslim.

 References 

 External links 

 Black Sherif on Instagram

Category:2002 births
Category:Ghanaian rappers
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Category:21st-century Ghanaian musicians
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Category:University of Ghana alumni
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Category:People wey komot Ashanti Region
Category:Musicians wey komot Kumasi