Black Sherif
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.[1][2]
Black Sherif | |
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| Black Sherif performing 'Abotr3' Black Sherif performing 'Abotr3' | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Mohammed Ismail Sherif Kweku Frimpong |
| Also known as | Blacko, Kwaku Frimpong |
| Born | 9 January 2002 Konongo, Ghana |
| Genres | Drill music, rap, hip pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, rapper |
| Years active | 2019-present |
| Labels | RBA |
| Associated acts | |
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]
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[4]
- Second Sermon Remix ft Burna Boy[5]
- Gold Digga ft Samsney
- Kwaku The Traveller[6]
• Always - Darkoo ft Black Sherif
Awards and Nominees
| Year | Event | Award | Recipient/Nominated work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Entertainment Achievement Awards | Entertainment Personality of the Year | Himself | Won | [8] |
| 2022 | 3Music Awards | Hip hop song of The Year | Second Sermon | Won | [9] |
| 2022 | 3Music Awards | Breakthrough Act of The Year | Himself | Won | [10] |
| 2022 | 3Music Awards | Hiplife/Hiphop Artiste of The Year | Himself | Won | [11] |
Concerts
- He performed at the final of the 2021 MTN FA Cup final match between Accra Hearts of Oak and Ashanti Gold SC.[12]
References
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Black Sherif's Kwaku The Traveller Number One on Nigeria". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ↑ Somuah-Annan, Grace (3 November 2021). "Amerado drops 'Abotr3' video ft Black Sherif". 3NEWS. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
- ↑ "Black Sherif drops 'Second Sermon' remix with Burna Boy". GhanaWeb. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
- ↑ "Black Sherif - Kwaku The Traveller". Ghanandwom.
- ↑ LHX, TRANSSION. "Black Sherif-Boomplay Music". Boomplay Music - WebPlayer. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ↑ Ntsie, Berlinda (27 February 2022). "Black Sherif Wins eaas entertainment personality of year". Retrieved 27 February 2022.
- ↑ "Kidi wins big at 2022 3music awards,Black Sherif graps first major award". 27 March 2022.
- ↑ "Kidi wins big at 2022 3music awards,Black Sherif graps first major award". 27 March 2022.
- ↑ "Kidi wins big at 2022 3music awards,Black Sherif graps first major award". 27 March 2022.
- ↑ "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.