Black Sherif
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]
| Black Sherif | |
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 An image of Black Sherif | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Mohammed Ismail Sherif Kweku Frimpong |
| Also known as | Blacko, Kweku Frimpong, kweku killa |
| 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 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
- Cry For Me
- Samir kinidi
- Money
- Money Remix ft AMG Armani & Tulenkey
- Destiny
- Ade Akye
- Ankonam
- First Sermon
- Second Sermon
- Amerado - Abotr3(Patience) as a featured artiste[11]
- Second Sermon Remix ft Burna Boy[12]
- Gold Digga ft Samsney
- Kwaku the Traveller[13][14]
- Always - Darkoo ft Black Sherif
- Holy F4k - Smallgod, Vic Mensa & Ivorian Doll Feat. Black Sherif & Kwaku DMC[15]
- Smallgod ft. Black Sherif & Tory Lanez – Gidi Gidi [16]
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 | [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
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Black Sherif Hits #1 on Apple Music Chart Nigeria". Cool FM - Your Number One Hit Music Station !. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
- ↑ "'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.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Stonebwoy displeased with reactions to meeting with Kendrick Lamar - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 17 May 2022. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
- ↑ "Black Sherif reaches 100 million streams on Boomplay". Music In Africa. 20 June 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
- ↑ "Black Sherif sued over alleged breach of contract". Ghana News Online. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- ↑ Inusah, Murtala (11 April 2022). "Black Sherif sued over contract termination". Starrfm Online. Retrieved 12 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.
- ↑ "Shazam". Shazam. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
- ↑ Emmanuel, Stanley (30 June 2022). "Smallgod ft. Black Sherif & Tory Lanez – Gidi Gidi". Retrieved 30 June 2022.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Kotey, Nii (27 March 2022). "3Music News: 3Music Awards '22: Here are all the winners". 3Music TV. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
- ↑ Hansen, Gabriel Myers (21 March 2022). "Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2022: All the nominees". Music In Africa. Retrieved 12 April 2022.