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'''Mohammed Ismail Sherif Kwaku Frimpong''' (born 9 January 2002) known professionally as '''Black Sherif''' is a Ghanaian [[musician]] and performer from [[Konongo, Ghana]], he is well known for his song ''Second Sermon'' and his new single titled ''Kwaku The Traveller'' is number 1 on the Ghanaian and Nigerian Apple music charts.<ref>{{Cite web|title=I didn't know the Sermons will be hits - Black Sherif|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/i-didnt-know-the-sermons-will-be-hits-black-sherif/|url-status=live|access-date=1 August 2021|website=My Joy Online|language=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210801095626/https://www.myjoyonline.com/i-didnt-know-the-sermons-will-be-hits-black-sherif/ |archive-date=1 August 2021 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Mensah|first=Jeffrey|date=23 July 2021|title=Real name, age, school, and 4 other interesting facts about Black Sherif|url=https://yen.com.gh/190716-black-sherif-real-age-school-and-other-fact-about-second-sermon-rapper.html|url-status=live|access-date=13 September 2021|website=YEN Ghana|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210726135247/https://yen.com.gh/190716-black-sherif-real-age-school-and-other-fact-about-second-sermon-rapper.html |archive-date=26 July 2021 }}</ref>
'''Mohammed Ismail Sherif Kwaku Frimpong''' (born 9 January 2002) known professionally as '''Black Sherif''' is a Ghanaian [[musician]] and performer from [[Konongo, Ghana]]. He gained mainstream acclaim with his street anthem "Second Sermon" released in July 2021. His March 2022 single titled "[[Kwaku the Traveller]]" reached number 1 on the Ghanaian and Nigerian [[Apple Music]] charts.<ref>{{Cite web|title=I didn't know the Sermons will be hits - Black Sherif|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/i-didnt-know-the-sermons-will-be-hits-black-sherif/|url-status=live|access-date=1 August 2021|website=My Joy Online|language=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210801095626/https://www.myjoyonline.com/i-didnt-know-the-sermons-will-be-hits-black-sherif/ |archive-date=1 August 2021 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Mensah|first=Jeffrey|date=23 July 2021|title=Real name, age, school, and 4 other interesting facts about Black Sherif|url=https://yen.com.gh/190716-black-sherif-real-age-school-and-other-fact-about-second-sermon-rapper.html|url-status=live|access-date=13 September 2021|website=YEN Ghana|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210726135247/https://yen.com.gh/190716-black-sherif-real-age-school-and-other-fact-about-second-sermon-rapper.html |archive-date=26 July 2021 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Adu |first=Dennis |date=2022-04-04 |title=Black Sherif's 'Kwaku The Traveller' is number one on Apple Music chart in Nigeria, Ghana |url=https://www.adomonline.com/black-sherifs-kwaku-the-traveller-is-number-one-on-apple-music-chart-in-nigeria-ghana/ |access-date=2022-04-30 |website=Adomonline.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Black Sherif Hits #1 on Apple Music Chart Nigeria |url=https://www.coolfm.ng/news/editorial/black-sherif-hits-1-on-apple-music-chart-nigeria/ |access-date=2022-04-30 |website=Cool FM - Your Number One Hit Music Station ! |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-07 |title='Topping Nigeria's Apple Music chart is an achievement for me' – Black Sherif - MyJoyOnline.com |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/topping-nigerias-apple-music-chart-is-an-achievement-for-me-black-sherif/ |access-date=2022-04-30 |website=www.myjoyonline.com |language=en-US}}</ref>


== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
Black Sherif was born and raised in [[Konongo, Ghana|Konongo]] in the [[Ashanti Region]] of Ghana. He completed [[Kumasi Academy]] for his second cycle education and currently a student of [[University of Professional  Studies|University of Professional Studies (UPSA)]].The First ever Ghanaian to top Nigerian Chart.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/black-sherifs-kwaku-the-traveller-number-one-on-apple-music-chart-nigeria-ghana/|title=Black Sherif's Kwaku The Traveller Number One on Nigeria|website=www.myjoyonline.com|access-date=April 3, 2022}}</ref>
Black Sherif was born and raised in [[Konongo, Ghana|Konongo]] in the [[Ashanti Region]] of Ghana. He completed [[Kumasi Academy]] for his second cycle education and is currently{{when|date=May 2022}} a student of [[University of Professional  Studies|University of Professional Studies (UPSA)]].  


== Career ==
== Career ==
Black Sherif performed at the final of the [[2021 Ghanaian FA Cup|2021 MTN FA Cup]] final match between [[Accra Hearts of Oak S.C.|Accra Hearts of Oak]] and [[Ashanti Gold S.C.|Ashanti Gold SC]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Hearts of Oak v Ashgold: Black Sheriff to perform at MTN FA Cup final on Sunday |url=https://footballghana.com/hearts-of-oak-v-ashgold-black-sheriff-to-perform-at-mtn-fa-cup-final-on-sunday |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210805080712/https://footballghana.com/hearts-of-oak-v-ashgold-black-sheriff-to-perform-at-mtn-fa-cup-final-on-sunday |archive-date=5 August 2021 |access-date=2021-09-13 |website=Football Ghana |language=en}}</ref>
He performed at the final of the [[2021 Ghanaian FA Cup|2021 MTN FA Cup]] final match between [[Accra Hearts of Oak S.C.|Accra Hearts of Oak]] and [[Ashanti Gold S.C.|Ashanti Gold SC]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Hearts of Oak v Ashgold: Black Sheriff to perform at MTN FA Cup final on Sunday |url=https://footballghana.com/hearts-of-oak-v-ashgold-black-sheriff-to-perform-at-mtn-fa-cup-final-on-sunday |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210805080712/https://footballghana.com/hearts-of-oak-v-ashgold-black-sheriff-to-perform-at-mtn-fa-cup-final-on-sunday |archive-date=5 August 2021 |access-date=2021-09-13 |website=Football Ghana |language=en}}</ref>
 
In May 2022, Black Sherif together with [[Stonebwoy]], [[Amaarae]] and Smallgod met [[Kendrick Lamar]] when he visited Ghana and held a private album listening party in Accra for his new album, ''[[Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers|Mr. Morales & The Big Steppers]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-17 |title=Stonebwoy displeased with reactions to meeting with Kendrick Lamar - MyJoyOnline.com |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/stonebwoy-displeased-with-reactions-to-meeting-with-kendrick-lamar/ |access-date=2022-05-17 |website=www.myjoyonline.com |language=en-US}}</ref>In June 2022, [[Boomplay Music|Boomplay]] announced Black Sherif as the first Ghanaian artist to surpass 100 Million streams on their platform.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-20 |title=Black Sherif reaches 100 million streams on Boomplay |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/black-sherif-reaches-100-million-streams-boomplay |access-date=2022-06-23 |website=Music In Africa |language=en}}</ref>
 
== Controversies ==
On 11 April 2022, a lawsuit was filed against Black sheriff for alleged [[Breach of contract|breach]] of contract. The lawsuit stems from allegations that Black Sherif ignored his investor after he invested in his career. Again, Black Sherif is said to have signed a distribution agreement with Empire Music without his investor's permission, despite the fact that he allegedly had a business management contract with him. His investor, Shadrach Agyei Owusu, the CEO of Waynes Chavis Consult is seeking the court to restrict Black Sherif from performing at events without his authorization.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Black Sherif sued over alleged breach of contract |url=http://ghananews.hrforum.uk/2022/04/black-sherif-sued-over-alleged-breach-of-contract-388.html |access-date=2022-04-12 |website=Ghana News Online |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Inusah |first=Murtala |date=11 April 2022 |title=Black Sherif sued over contract termination |url=https://starrfm.com.gh/2022/04/black-sherif-sued-over-contract-termination/ |access-date=2022-04-12 |website=Starrfm Online |language=en-gb}}</ref>


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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* ''Cry For Me''
* ''Cry For Me''
* ''Samir kinidi ''
* ''Money''
* ''Money''
* ''Money Remix ft AMG Armani & Tulenkey''
* ''Money Remix ft AMG Armani & Tulenkey''
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* ''Second Sermon''
* ''Second Sermon''
*''[[Amerado (musician)|Amerado]] - Abotr3(Patience) as a featured artiste''<ref>{{Cite web|last=Somuah-Annan|first=Grace|date=2021-11-03|title=Amerado drops 'Abotr3' video ft Black Sherif|url=https://3news.com/amerado-drops-abotr3-video-ft-black-sherif/|access-date=2021-11-03|website=3NEWS|language=en-US}}</ref>
*''[[Amerado (musician)|Amerado]] - Abotr3(Patience) as a featured artiste''<ref>{{Cite web|last=Somuah-Annan|first=Grace|date=2021-11-03|title=Amerado drops 'Abotr3' video ft Black Sherif|url=https://3news.com/amerado-drops-abotr3-video-ft-black-sherif/|access-date=2021-11-03|website=3NEWS|language=en-US}}</ref>
*''Second Sermon Remix ft [[Burna Boy]]''<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-09|title=Black Sherif drops ‘Second Sermon’ remix with Burna Boy|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Black-Sherif-drops-Second-Sermon-remix-with-Burna-Boy-1419601|access-date=2021-12-11|website=GhanaWeb|language=en}}</ref>
*''Second Sermon Remix ft [[Burna Boy]]''<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-09|title=Black Sherif drops 'Second Sermon' remix with Burna Boy|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Black-Sherif-drops-Second-Sermon-remix-with-Burna-Boy-1419601|access-date=2021-12-11|website=GhanaWeb|language=en}}</ref>
*''Gold Digga ft Samsney''
*''Gold Digga ft Samsney''
*''Kwaku The Traveller''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Black Sherif - Kwaku The Traveller |url=https://ghanandwom.net/black-sherif-kwaku-the-traveller/ |website=Ghanandwom}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=LHX|first=TRANSSION|title=Black Sherif-Boomplay Music|url=https://www.boomplay.com/share/artist/10002948|access-date=2021-09-13|website=Boomplay Music - WebPlayer|language=en}}</ref>
*''[[Kwaku the Traveller]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Black Sherif - Kwaku The Traveller |url=https://ghanandwom.net/black-sherif-kwaku-the-traveller/ |website=Ghanandwom}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=LHX|first=TRANSSION|title=Black Sherif-Boomplay Music|url=https://www.boomplay.com/share/artist/10002948|access-date=2021-09-13|website=Boomplay Music - WebPlayer|language=en}}</ref>
* ''Always - [[Darkoo]] ft Black Sherif''
* ''Always - [[Darkoo]] ft Black Sherif''
* ''Holy F4k - Smallgod, [[Vic Mensa]] & [[Ivorian Doll]] Feat. Black Sherif & Kwaku DMC''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shazam |url=https://www.shazam.com/track/594068099/holy-f4k-mixed |access-date=2022-04-15 |website=Shazam}}</ref>
* ''Holy F4k - Smallgod, [[Vic Mensa]] & [[Ivorian Doll]] Feat. Black Sherif & Kwaku DMC''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shazam |url=https://www.shazam.com/track/594068099/holy-f4k-mixed |access-date=2022-04-15 |website=Shazam}}</ref>
* Smallgod ''ft.'' Black Sherif & [[Tory Lanez]] – Gidi Gidi <ref>{{Cite web|first=Stanley|last=Emmanuel|date=2022-06-30|title=Smallgod ft. Black Sherif & Tory Lanez – Gidi Gidi|url=https://ojzmusic.com/mp3-smallgod-ft-black-sherif-tory-lanez-gidi-gidi/|access-date=2022-06-30|language=en-US}}</ref>


==Awards and Nominees==
==Awards and Nominees==
 
[[File:Black_Sherif_at_3Music_Awards_2022_(1).jpg|thumb|Black Sherif at 3Music Awards 2022]]
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|Artiste of the Year
|Artiste of the Year
|Himself
|Himself
|{{Pending}}
|{{nom}}
| rowspan="7" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hansen |first=Gabriel Myers |date=21 March 2022 |title=Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2022: All the nominees |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/vodafone-ghana-music-awards-2022-all-nominees |access-date=12 April 2022 |website=Music In Africa |language=}}</ref>
| rowspan="7" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hansen |first=Gabriel Myers |date=21 March 2022 |title=Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2022: All the nominees |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/vodafone-ghana-music-awards-2022-all-nominees |access-date=12 April 2022 |website=Music In Africa |language=}}</ref>
|-
|-
|Vodafone Most Popular Song
|Vodafone Most Popular Song
|Second Sermon
|Second Sermon
|{{Pending}}
|{{nom}}
|-
|-
|Best New Artiste
|Best New Artiste
|Himself
|Himself
|{{Pending}}
|{{won}}
|-
|-
|Best Hip life/Hip pop Artiste
|Best Hip life/Hip pop Artiste
|Himself
|Himself
|{{Pending}}
|{{nom}}
|-
|-
|Best Hip pop Song
|Best Hip pop Song
|Second Sermon
|Second Sermon
|{{Pending}}
|{{Won}}
|-
|-
|International Collaboration of the Year
|International Collaboration of the Year
|Second Sermon Remix ft [[Burna Boy]]
|Second Sermon Remix ft [[Burna Boy]]
|{{Pending}}
|{{nom}}
|-
|-
|Male Vocal Performance of the Year
|Male Vocal Performance of the Year
|Gold Digga
|Gold Digga
|{{Pending}}
|{{nom}}
|}
|}
== Controversies ==
On 11 April 2022, a lawsuit was filed against Black sheriff for alleged breach of contract. The lawsuit stems from allegations that Black Sherif ignored his investor after he invested in his career. Again, Black Sherif is said to have signed a distribution agreement with Empire Music without his investor's permission, despite the fact that he allegedly had a business management contract with him. His investor, Shadrach Agyei Owusu, the CEO of Waynes Chavis Consult is seeking the court to restrict Black Sherif from performing at events without his authorization.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Black Sherif sued over alleged breach of contract|url=http://ghananews.hrforum.uk/2022/04/black-sherif-sued-over-alleged-breach-of-contract-388.html|access-date=2022-04-12|website=GHANA News ONLINE|language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Inusah |first=Murtala |date=11 April 2022 |title=Black Sherif sued over contract termination |url=https://starrfm.com.gh/2022/04/black-sherif-sued-over-contract-termination/ |access-date=2022-04-12 |website=Starrfm Online |language=en-gb}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Black Sherif
Black Sherif.jpg
An image of Black Sherif
Background information
Birth nameMohammed Ismail Sherif Kweku Frimpong
Also known asBlacko, Kweku Frimpong, kweku killa
Born (2002-01-09) 9 January 2002 (age 23)
Konongo, Ghana
GenresDrill music, rap, hip pop
Occupation(s)Musician, rapper
Years active2019–present
LabelsRBA
Associated acts

Mohammed Ismail Sherif Kwaku Frimpong (born 9 January 2002) known professionally as Black Sherif is a Ghanaian musician and performer from Konongo, Ghana. He gained mainstream acclaim with his street anthem "Second Sermon" released in July 2021. His March 2022 single titled "Kwaku the Traveller" reached number 1 on the Ghanaian and Nigerian Apple Music charts.[1][2][3][4][5]

Early life and education

Black Sherif was born and raised in Konongo in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. He completed Kumasi Academy for his second cycle education and is currently[when?] a student of University of Professional Studies (UPSA).

Career

He performed at the final of the 2021 MTN FA Cup final match between Accra Hearts of Oak and Ashanti Gold SC.[6]

In May 2022, Black Sherif together with Stonebwoy, Amaarae and Smallgod met Kendrick Lamar when he visited Ghana and held a private album listening party in Accra for his new album, Mr. Morales & The Big Steppers.[7]In June 2022, Boomplay announced Black Sherif as the first Ghanaian artist to surpass 100 Million streams on their platform.[8]

Controversies

On 11 April 2022, a lawsuit was filed against Black sheriff for alleged breach of contract. The lawsuit stems from allegations that Black Sherif ignored his investor after he invested in his career. Again, Black Sherif is said to have signed a distribution agreement with Empire Music without his investor's permission, despite the fact that he allegedly had a business management contract with him. His investor, Shadrach Agyei Owusu, the CEO of Waynes Chavis Consult is seeking the court to restrict Black Sherif from performing at events without his authorization.[9][10]

Discography

Selected singles

Awards and Nominees

Black Sherif at 3Music Awards 2022
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Year Event Award Recipient/Nominated work Result Ref
2022 Entertainment Achievement Awards Entertainment Personality of the Year Himself Won [17]
3Music Awards Hip hop song of The Year Second Sermon Won [18][19]
Breakthrough Act of The Year Himself Won
Hip life/Hip hop Artiste of The Year Himself Won
Song of the Year Second Sermon Won
Artiste of the Year Himself Nominated
Ghana Music Awards Artiste of the Year Himself Nominated [20]
Vodafone Most Popular Song Second Sermon Nominated
Best New Artiste Himself Won
Best Hip life/Hip pop Artiste Himself Nominated
Best Hip pop Song Second Sermon Won
International Collaboration of the Year Second Sermon Remix ft Burna Boy Nominated
Male Vocal Performance of the Year Gold Digga Nominated

References

  1. ↑ "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.
  2. ↑ Mensah, Jeffrey (23 July 2021). "Real name, age, school, and 4 other interesting facts about Black Sherif". YEN Ghana. Archived from the original on 26 July 2021. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
  3. ↑ Adu, Dennis (4 April 2022). "Black Sherif's 'Kwaku The Traveller' is number one on Apple Music chart in Nigeria, Ghana". Adomonline.com. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
  4. ↑ "Black Sherif Hits #1 on Apple Music Chart Nigeria". Cool FM - Your Number One Hit Music Station !. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
  5. ↑ "'Topping Nigeria's Apple Music chart is an achievement for me' – Black Sherif - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 7 April 2022. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
  6. ↑ "Hearts of Oak v Ashgold: Black Sheriff to perform at MTN FA Cup final on Sunday". Football Ghana. Archived from the original on 5 August 2021. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
  7. ↑ "Stonebwoy displeased with reactions to meeting with Kendrick Lamar - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 17 May 2022. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  8. ↑ "Black Sherif reaches 100 million streams on Boomplay". Music In Africa. 20 June 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
  9. ↑ "Black Sherif sued over alleged breach of contract". Ghana News Online. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
  10. ↑ Inusah, Murtala (11 April 2022). "Black Sherif sued over contract termination". Starrfm Online. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
  11. ↑ Somuah-Annan, Grace (3 November 2021). "Amerado drops 'Abotr3' video ft Black Sherif". 3NEWS. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  12. ↑ "Black Sherif drops 'Second Sermon' remix with Burna Boy". GhanaWeb. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
  13. ↑ "Black Sherif - Kwaku The Traveller". Ghanandwom.
  14. ↑ LHX, TRANSSION. "Black Sherif-Boomplay Music". Boomplay Music - WebPlayer. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
  15. ↑ "Shazam". Shazam. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
  16. ↑ Emmanuel, Stanley (30 June 2022). "Smallgod ft. Black Sherif & Tory Lanez – Gidi Gidi". Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  17. ↑ Ntsie, Berlinda (27 February 2022). "Black Sherif Wins eaas entertainment personality of year". Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  18. ↑ "Kidi wins big at 2022 3music awards,Black Sherif graps first major award". 27 March 2022.
  19. ↑ Kotey, Nii (27 March 2022). "3Music News: 3Music Awards '22: Here are all the winners". 3Music TV. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  20. ↑ Hansen, Gabriel Myers (21 March 2022). "Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2022: All the nominees". Music In Africa. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
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