Black Sherif

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Black Sherif
human
Sex anaa gendermale Edit
Country wey e be citizenGhana Edit
Given nameSherif Edit
Family nameMohammed, Ismail Edit
Date of birth9 January 2002 Edit
Place dem born amKonongo Edit
Significant personAmerado, Kwesi Arthur, Burna Boy, Darkoo Edit
Languages dem dey speak, wrep anaa signEnglish, Twi, Hausa, Ghanaian Pidgin English Edit
Occupationmusician, rapper Edit
Educate forKumasi Academy, University of Professional Studies, University of Ghana Edit
Work period (start)2019 Edit
Religion anaa worldviewIslam Edit
Instrumentvoice Edit
Genrehighlife, rapping, pop rap, Afrobeats, drill Edit
Record labelEmpire Distribution Edit
Award dem receive3Music Awards, Ghana Music Awards, MTV Europe Music Awards Edit

Mohammed Ismail Sherif Kwaku Frimpong[1] (born 9 January 2002),[2] professionally dem know am as Black Sherif, formerly Blacko,[3] be Ghanaian singer den rapper. First nu na he gain popularity for 2021 insyd plus ein song "First Sermon," wey he release am for May insyd. De "Second Sermon" follow am for July insyd.[4]

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.[5] (Na dem spy ein music video 17 million tyms.) He then release ein debut album, The Villain I Never Was, for October 5, 2022.[6]

Ein early life den education[edit | edit source]

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,[6] 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.[7]

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.[8]

He be former student for de University of Professional Studies (UPSA), na he dey study for de University of Ghana for October 2022.[9]

Ein career[edit | edit source]

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.[6]

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.[10] For December 2022 insyd, he host ein debut concert, de "Mozama Disco Concert," for Accra insyd.[11]

For 20 February 2023, Black Sherif chop de Best Hip Hop award for de Soundcity MVP Awards, wey dem hold am for de Eko Convention Centre for Lagos insyd.[12] He play de Palladium Times Square for New York City insyd for May 20.[13]

Since March 2023 Black Sherif perform for de Wireless Festival for Abu Dhabi insyd,[14] Something In The Water Festival for Virginia Beach insyd[15] den Afronation Miami.[16] He be de first Ghanaian wey perform for de Wireless Festival for de UK insyd.[17][18]

Ein artistry[edit | edit source]

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.[1]

Lawsuit[edit | edit source]

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.[19][20] 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.[21]

Notable Performances[edit | edit source]

  • Wireless Festival 2023[22]
  • Something In The Water Festival 2023[23]
  • Afronation Miami 2023[16]

Discography[edit | edit source]

Albums

  • The Villain I Never Was (2022)

Awards den nominations[edit | edit source]

Year Event Prize Work Result Ref
BET Hip Hop Awards Best International Flow Ein body Chop [24]
Soundcity MVP Awards Best Hip Hop Ein body Chop [25]
Ghana Music Awards USA Hip Hop/Hiplife Artist of de Year Ein body Chop
The Headies West African Artiste of de Year Ein body Chop [26]
2023 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Artist of de Year Ein body Chop [27]
Best Hiphop Song of de Year Ein body Chop
Best Music Video Konongo Zongo Chop
Most Popular Song of de Year Kweku The Traveller Chop
Best Collaboraton of de Year Country Side (plus Sarkodie) Chop
2022 Entertainment Achievement Awards Entertainment Personality of de Year Ein body Chop [28]
3Music Awards Hip hop song of de Year Second Sermon Chop [29][30]
Breakthrough Act of de Year Ein body Chop
Hip life/Hip hop Artiste of de Year Ein body Chop
Song of de Year Second Sermon Chop
Artiste of de Year Ein body Dem nominate
Ghana Music Awards Artiste of de Year Ein body Dem nominate [31]
Vodafone Most Popular Song Second Sermon Dem nominate
Best New Artiste Ein body Chop
Best Hip life/Hip pop Artiste Ein body Dem nominate
Best Hip pop Song Second Sermon Chop
International Collaboration of de Year Second Sermon Remix (ft. Burna Boy) Dem nominate
Male Vocal Performance of de Year Gold Digga Dem nominate
2022 Ghana Music Awards UK Artiste of de Year Ein body Chop [32]

Ein life matter[edit | edit source]

Black Sherif be Muslim.[1]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Getting To Know Black Sherif, Ghana's New Street Preacher". Complex. Archived from the original on 30 November 2022. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
  2. ↑ "Black Sherif, Biography". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  3. ↑ Ochefu, Christine. "Black Sherif is the message". Fader.
  4. ↑ "Audiomack | Free Music Sharing and Discovery". audiomack.com. Archived from the original on 16 August 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  5. ↑ "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.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "Black Sherif drops debut album The Villain I Never Was". The FADER. Archived from the original on 30 November 2022. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
  7. ↑ "Audiomack | Free Music Sharing and Discovery". audiomack.com. Archived from the original on 16 August 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ "Black Sherif, Biography". www.ghanaweb.com. Archived from the original on 5 October 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  10. ↑ "Black Sherif performs at 25th MOBO Awards in the UK - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 1 December 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  11. ↑ 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.
  12. ↑ "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.
  13. ↑ "Palladium Times Square Events Calendar & Schedule 2024 - New York, NY". JamBase. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  14. ↑ "Black Sherif pays tribute to Christian Atsu at Wireless Festival - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 12 March 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  15. ↑ Tollo, 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.
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 "Black Sherif overwhelmed by Miami; says the city feels like a video game". Pulse Ghana. 30 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  17. ↑ "Black Sherif becomes first Ghanaian to perform at Wireless Festival UK". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  18. ↑ "Black Sherif becomes first Ghanaian act to perform at the Wireless Festival in the UK". GhanaWeb. 10 July 2023. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  19. ↑ "Black Sherif sued over alleged breach of contract". Ghana News Online. Archived from the original on 12 April 2022. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
  20. ↑ 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.
  21. ↑ 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.
  22. ↑ GNA (16 January 2023). "Black Sherif to perform alongside Travis Scott, Lil Uzi vert at Wireless Festival 2023". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  23. ↑ "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.
  24. ↑ "2023 BET Hip Hop Awards: Black Sherif wins 'Best International Flow'". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 4 October 2023. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
  25. ↑ "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.
  26. ↑ Agambila, Dorcas (4 September 2023). "Black Sherif wins 'West African Artiste of The Year' at Headies Awards 2023". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  27. ↑ "Piesie Esther loses AOTY to Black Sherif". theaccratimes.com. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  28. ↑ Ntsie, Berlinda (27 February 2022). "Black Sherif Wins eaas entertainment personality of year". Archived from the original on 21 March 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  29. ↑ "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.
  30. ↑ 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.
  31. ↑ Hansen, 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.
  32. ↑ "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.
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