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{{Short description|Ghanaian musician (born 2002)}}
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'''Mohammed Ismail Sherif Kweku 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 featuring [[Burna boy]] in Nigeria, and his new single titled Kwaku The Traveller is number 1 on the 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 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>


== 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 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>
 
== 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>


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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*''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>
*''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>
<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''
 
* ''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>
• ''Always - [[Darkoo]] ft Black Sherif''


==Awards and Nominees==
==Awards and Nominees==
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|rowspam='4"|2022
| rowspan="13" rowspam="4&quot;" |2022
|Entertainment Achievement Awards
|Entertainment Achievement Awards


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|<ref>{{Cite web|first=Berlinda|last=Ntsie|date=2022-02-27|title=Black Sherif Wins eaas entertainment personality of year|url=https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/celebrities/black-sherif-wins-eaas-entertainment-personality-of-the-year/q7qql9z|access-date=2022-02-27|language=en-US}}</ref>
|<ref>{{Cite web|first=Berlinda|last=Ntsie|date=2022-02-27|title=Black Sherif Wins eaas entertainment personality of year|url=https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/celebrities/black-sherif-wins-eaas-entertainment-personality-of-the-year/q7qql9z|access-date=2022-02-27|language=en-US}}</ref>
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| rowspan="5" |[[3Music Awards 2022|3Music Awards]]
|2022
|3Music Awards
|Hip hop song of The Year
|Hip hop song of The Year
|Second Sermon  
|Second Sermon


|{{Won}}
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-03-27|title=Kidi wins big at 2022 3music awards,Black Sherif graps first major award|url=https://www.peacefmonline.com/pages/showbiz/music/202203/463173.php|language=en-US}}</ref>
| rowspan="5" |<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2022-03-27 |title=Kidi wins big at 2022 3music awards,Black Sherif graps first major award |url=https://www.peacefmonline.com/pages/showbiz/music/202203/463173.php |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kotey |first=Nii |date=27 March 2022 |title=3Music News: 3Music Awards '22: Here are all the winners |url=https://3music.tv/section/news/article?nid=nwi7nMUc8EfDQv03wzwIVX6zdP2 |access-date=27 March 2022 |website=3Music TV |language=}}</ref>


|-  
|-
|2022
|3Music Awards
|Breakthrough Act of The Year
|Breakthrough Act of The Year
|Himself
|Himself
|{{Won}}
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-03-27|title=Kidi wins big at 2022 3music awards,Black Sherif graps first major award|url=https://www.peacefmonline.com/pages/showbiz/music/202203/463173.php|language=en-US}}</ref>


|-
|-
|2022
|Hip life/Hip hop Artiste of The Year
|3Music Awards
|Hiplife/Hiphop Artiste of The Year
|Himself
|Himself
|{{Won}}
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-03-27|title=Kidi wins big at 2022 3music awards,Black Sherif graps first major award|url=https://www.peacefmonline.com/pages/showbiz/music/202203/463173.php|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
 
|Song of the Year
|Second Sermon
|{{Won}}
|-
|Artiste of the Year
|Himself
|{{Nom}}
|-
| rowspan="7" |[[Vodafone Ghana Music Awards|Ghana Music Awards]]
|Artiste of the Year
|Himself
|{{Pending}}
| 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
|Second Sermon
|{{Pending}}
|-
|Best New Artiste
|Himself
|{{Pending}}
|-
|Best Hip life/Hip pop Artiste
|Himself
|{{Pending}}
|-
|Best Hip pop Song
|Second Sermon
|{{Pending}}
|-
|International Collaboration of the Year
|Second Sermon Remix ft [[Burna Boy]]
|{{Pending}}
|-
|Male Vocal Performance of the Year
|Gold Digga
|{{Pending}}
|}
|}


== Concerts ==
== 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>
* 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>{{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|access-date=2021-09-13|website=Football Ghana|language=en|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 }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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{{commons}}


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Revision as of 16:58, 16 April 2022



Black Sherif
Portrait of Black Sherif at 3 Music Awards 22
Portrait of Black Sherif at 3 Music Awards 22
Background information
Birth nameMohammed Ismail Sherif Kwaku Frimpong
Also known asBlacko, Kwaku Frimpong
Born (2002-01-09) 9 January 2002 (age 24)
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 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.[1][2]

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 currently a student of University of Professional Studies (UPSA).The First ever Ghanaian to top Nigerian Chart.[3]

Career

Black Sherif performed at the final of the 2021 MTN FA Cup final match between Accra Hearts of Oak and Ashanti Gold SC.[4]

Discography

Selected singles

  • Cry For Me
  • Money
  • Money Remix ft AMG Armani & Tulenkey
  • Destiny
  • Ade Akye
  • Ankonam
  • First Sermon
  • Second Sermon
  • Amerado - Abotr3(Patience) as a featured artiste[5]
  • Second Sermon Remix ft Burna Boy[6]
  • Gold Digga ft Samsney
  • Kwaku The Traveller[7][8]
  • Always - Darkoo ft Black Sherif
  • Holy F4k - Smallgod, Vic Mensa & Ivorian Doll Feat. Black Sherif & Kwaku DMC[9]

Awards and Nominees

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Year Event Award Recipient/Nominated work Result Ref
2022 Entertainment Achievement Awards Entertainment Personality of the Year Himself Won [10]
3Music Awards Hip hop song of The Year Second Sermon Won [11][12]
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 Pending [13]
Vodafone Most Popular Song Second Sermon Pending
Best New Artiste Himself Pending
Best Hip life/Hip pop Artiste Himself Pending
Best Hip pop Song Second Sermon Pending
International Collaboration of the Year Second Sermon Remix ft Burna Boy Pending
Male Vocal Performance of the Year Gold Digga Pending

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.[14][15]

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. ↑ "Black Sherif's Kwaku The Traveller Number One on Nigeria". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
  4. ↑ "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.
  5. ↑ Somuah-Annan, Grace (3 November 2021). "Amerado drops 'Abotr3' video ft Black Sherif". 3NEWS. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  6. ↑ "Black Sherif drops 'Second Sermon' remix with Burna Boy". GhanaWeb. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
  7. ↑ "Black Sherif - Kwaku The Traveller". Ghanandwom.
  8. ↑ LHX, TRANSSION. "Black Sherif-Boomplay Music". Boomplay Music - WebPlayer. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
  9. ↑ "Shazam". Shazam. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
  10. ↑ Ntsie, Berlinda (27 February 2022). "Black Sherif Wins eaas entertainment personality of year". Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  11. ↑ "Kidi wins big at 2022 3music awards,Black Sherif graps first major award". 27 March 2022.
  12. ↑ Kotey, Nii (27 March 2022). "3Music News: 3Music Awards '22: Here are all the winners". 3Music TV. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  13. ↑ Hansen, Gabriel Myers (21 March 2022). "Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2022: All the nominees". Music In Africa. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
  14. ↑ "Black Sherif sued over alleged breach of contract". GHANA News ONLINE. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
  15. ↑ Inusah, Murtala (11 April 2022). "Black Sherif sued over contract termination". Starrfm Online. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
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