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{{ | {{Short description|Ghanaian musician (born 2002)}} | ||
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2021}} | {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2021}} | ||
{{Infobox musical artist | {{Infobox musical artist | ||
| name = | | name = | ||
| alias = Blacko, | | alias = Blacko, Kweku Frimpong, kweku killa | ||
| image_size = | | image_size = 250 | ||
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| birth_name = Mohammed Ismail Sherif | | alt = Black Sherif.jpg | ||
| native_name = | | birth_name = Mohammed Ismail Sherif Kweku Frimpong | ||
| native_name_lang = | | native_name = Kweku Frimpong | ||
| native_name_lang = twi | |||
| image = Black Sherif at 3 Music Awards 22.jpg | | image = Black Sherif at 3 Music Awards 22.jpg | ||
| caption = | | caption = An image of Black Sherif | ||
| birth_place = [[Konongo, Ghana|Konongo]], [[Ghana]] | | birth_place = [[Konongo, Ghana|Konongo]], [[Ghana]] | ||
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|2002|1|9}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|2002|1|9}} | ||
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*[[Burna Boy]] | *[[Burna Boy]] | ||
*[[Darkoo]] | *[[Darkoo]] | ||
*[[ArrDee]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
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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]] | '''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)]]. | 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 == | ||
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 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 | *''[[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 | ||
|{{ | |{{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 | ||
|{{ | |{{nom}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Best New Artiste | |Best New Artiste | ||
|Himself | |Himself | ||
|{{ | |{{won}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Best Hip life/Hip pop Artiste | |Best Hip life/Hip pop Artiste | ||
|Himself | |Himself | ||
|{{ | |{{nom}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Best Hip pop Song | |Best Hip pop Song | ||
|Second Sermon | |Second Sermon | ||
|{{ | |{{Won}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|International Collaboration of the Year | |International Collaboration of the Year | ||
|Second Sermon Remix ft [[Burna Boy]] | |Second Sermon Remix ft [[Burna Boy]] | ||
|{{ | |{{nom}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Male Vocal Performance of the Year | |Male Vocal Performance of the Year | ||
|Gold Digga | |Gold Digga | ||
|{{ | |{{nom}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Black Sherif}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Black Sherif}} | ||
[[Category:Ghanaian rappers]] | |||
[[Category:Living people]] | [[Category:Living people]] | ||
[[Category:2002 births]] | [[Category:2002 births]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Kumasi Academy alumni]] | ||