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{{Short description|Ghanaian musician (born 2002)}}
{{Short description|Ghanaian musician (born 2002)}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name             =  
| name             = Black Sherif
| alias           = Blacko, Kweku Frimpong, kweku killa
| alias             = Blacko, Kwaku Frimpong, Kwaku Killa
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| birth_name       = Mohammed Ismail Sherif Kweku Frimpong
| birth_name       = Mohammed Ismail Sherif Kwaku Frimpong
| native_name     = Kweku Frimpong
| native_name       =  
| native_name_lang = twi
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| image           = Black Sherif at 3 Music Awards 22.jpg
| image             = File:Black Sherif in Virginia.jpg
| caption         = An image of Black Sherif
| caption           = Black Sherif in Virginia
| birth_place     = [[Konongo, Ghana|Konongo]], [[Ghana]]
| birth_place       = [[Konongo, Ghana|Konongo]], [[Ghana]]
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| genre           = [[Drill music]], [[rap]], [[hip pop]]
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*[[Amerado (musician)|Amerado]]
*[[Kwesi Arthur]]
*[[Burna Boy]]
*[[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]]. 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>
'''Mohammed Ismail Sherif <ref name="Complex" />''' (born 9 January 2002),<ref>{{Cite web |title=Black Sherif, Biography |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/person/Black-Sherif-6340 |access-date=2023-08-17 |website=www.ghanaweb.com}}</ref> professionally known as '''Black Sherif''', formerly '''Blacko''',<ref name=Fader2>{{cite news|url=https://www.thefader.com/2023/01/13/black-sherif-is-the-message|title=Black Sherif is the message|last=Ochefu|first=Christine|work=Fader}}</ref> is a [[Ghanaians|Ghanaian]] singer and rapper. He initially gained popularity in 2021 with his song "First Sermon," which he released that May. This was followed up with the "Second Sermon" in July.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Audiomack {{!}} Free Music Sharing and Discovery |url=https://audiomack.com/world/post/black-sherif-upnow-interview |access-date=2022-08-16 |website=audiomack.com |language=en |archive-date=16 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220816181635/https://audiomack.com/world/post/black-sherif-upnow-interview |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
His breakthrough came in March 2022 with his [[Hit song|hit single]] "[[Kwaku the Traveller]]," which 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> (Its [[music video]] has been viewed 17 million times.) He then released his debut album, ''[[The Villain I Never Was]]'', on October 5, 2022.<ref name=Fader>{{Cite web |title=Black Sherif drops debut album The Villain I Never Was |url=https://www.thefader.com/2022/10/06/black-sherif-the-villain-i-never-was |access-date=2022-11-30 |website=The FADER |language=en |archive-date=30 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221130012842/https://www.thefader.com/2022/10/06/black-sherif-the-villain-i-never-was |url-status=live }}</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 is currently{{when|date=May 2022}} a student of [[University of Professional Studies|University of Professional Studies (UPSA)]].  
Mohammed Ismail Sherif was born and raised in [[Konongo, Ghana|Konongo-Zongo]], in the [[Ashanti Region]] of Ghana. As both his parents worked mostly overseas,<ref name=Fader/> he started living with his aunt and other extended family members at the age of 10. His nomadic lifestyle exposed him to multiple influences and different cultures at a very early age.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Audiomack {{!}} Free Music Sharing and Discovery |url=https://audiomack.com/world/post/black-sherif-upnow-interview |access-date=2022-08-16 |website=audiomack.com |language=en |archive-date=16 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220816181635/https://audiomack.com/world/post/black-sherif-upnow-interview |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
Sherif attended his basic education at Konongo Zongo Islamic Basic School and later at Pinamang Educational Complex, where he graduated junior high school. He then later completed his secondary education at [[Kumasi Academy]], where he picked up an interest in music and dancing.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Falola |first=Ifeoluwa |date=2022-08-15 |title=Black Sherif The Hypnotic Voice Of Freedom |url=https://grmdaily.com/black-sherif-interview/ |access-date=2022-08-16 |website=GRM Daily |language=en-GB |archive-date=16 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220816181637/https://grmdaily.com/black-sherif-interview/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
A former student of the [[University of Professional Studies|University of Professional Studies (UPSA)]], he was studying at the [[University of Ghana]] as of October 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Black Sherif, Biography |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/person/Black-Sherif-6340 |access-date=2022-08-16 |website=www.ghanaweb.com |archive-date=5 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005220148/https://www.ghanaweb.com/person/Black-Sherif-6340 |url-status=live }}</ref>


== 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>
Black Sherif began his career in 2019 with the release of his song "Cry for Me" on YouTube. His debut single "Money" was released on May 25, 2020, along with a music video. In May 2021, his single "First Sermon" was released, further increasing his audience. The song's sequel, "Second Sermon," was released in July and received a remix with fellow African artist [[Burna Boy]].
 
Black Sherif breakthrough came in March 2022 with his single "Kwaku the Traveller," which reached Number 1 on the Ghanaian and Nigerian Apple Music charts and became his most popular song. He released his debut album, ''[[The Villain I Never Was]],'' in October, supported by the singles "45" and "Soja".<ref name="Fader" />
 
Black Sherif have worked on songs by [[Sarkodie (rapper)|Sarkodie]], [[Stormzy]], [[Amerado]], [[DJ Breezy]], [[Larry Gaaga]] and others.<ref>{{Cite news |title= |url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/entertainment/showbiz-news/the-blacko-collabo-hottest-picks.html}}</ref>
 
Black Sherif performed at the 25th anniversary of the [[MOBO Awards|Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards]], which took place at the [[Wembley Arena|OVO Arena in Wembley]], London.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Black Sherif performs at 25th MOBO Awards in the UK |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/black-sherif-performs-at-25th-mobo-awards-in-the-uk/ |access-date=11 January 2023 |archive-date=11 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111105644/https://www.myjoyonline.com/black-sherif-performs-at-25th-mobo-awards-in-the-uk/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In December 2022, he hosted his debut concert, the "Mozama Disco Concert," in Accra. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Awotwe Darko |first=Kenneth |title=Black Sherif: A once homeless ‘KK’ finds a home in over thousands of hearts at Mozama Disco |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/black-sherif-a-once-homeless-kk-finds-a-home-in-over-thousands-of-hearts-at-mozama-disco/ |access-date=11 January 2023 |archive-date=11 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111110716/https://www.myjoyonline.com/black-sherif-a-once-homeless-kk-finds-a-home-in-over-thousands-of-hearts-at-mozama-disco/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
On 20 February 2023, Black Sherif won the Best Hip Hop award at the Soundcity MVP Awards, which were held at the [[Eko Convention Centre]] in [[Lagos]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Burnaboy, Black Sherif, Win At The Soundcity MVP Awards 2023 (FULL WINNERS LIST) |url=https://africanfolder.com/burnaboy-black-sherif-win-at-the-soundcity-mvp-awards-2023-full-winners-list/ |access-date=2023-02-12 |website=African Folder |language=en |archive-date=12 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230212154054/https://africanfolder.com/burnaboy-black-sherif-win-at-the-soundcity-mvp-awards-2023-full-winners-list/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He played the [[Palladium Times Square]] in New York City on May 20.<ref>https://www.jambase.com/venue/palladium-times-square</ref>
 
Since March 2023 Black Sherif has performed at the Wireless Festival in Abu Dhabi,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-12 |title=Black Sherif pays tribute to Christian Atsu at Wireless Festival - MyJoyOnline.com |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/black-sherif-pays-tribute-to-christian-atsu-at-wireless-festival/ |access-date=2023-05-31 |website=www.myjoyonline.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Something In The Water Festival in Virginia Beach<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tollo |first=Nathan |date=2023-03-15 |title=Black Sherif billed to perform at Pharrell Williams’ 2023 Something in the Water music Festival |url=https://3news.com/black-sherif-billed-to-perform-at-pharrell-williams-2023-something-in-the-water-music-festival/ |access-date=2023-05-31 |website=3News.com |language=en-US}}</ref> and Afronation Miami.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2023-05-30 |title=Black Sherif overwhelmed by Miami; says the city feels like a video game |url=https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/music/black-sherif-overwhelmed-by-miami-says-the-city-feels-like-a-video-game/m5l1gkp |access-date=2023-05-31 |website=Pulse Ghana |language=en}}</ref> He is the first Ghanaian to perform at the Wireless Festival in the UK.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Black Sherif becomes first Ghanaian to perform at Wireless Festival UK |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/black-sherif-becomes-first-ghanaian-to-perform-at-wireless-festival-uk |access-date=2023-07-11 |website=www.myjoyonline.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-10 |title=Black Sherif becomes first Ghanaian act to perform at the Wireless Festival in the UK. |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Black-Sherif-becomes-first-Ghanaian-act-to-perform-at-the-Wireless-Festival-in-the-UK-1801553 |access-date=2023-07-11 |website=GhanaWeb |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>
== Artistry ==
Black Sherif's music is a blend of [[highlife]], [[reggae]], and [[Hip hop music|hip-hop]], specifically [[UK drill]], a subgenre of [[drill music]] and [[road rap]], borrowing from the U.S. [[Chicago]] styles that originated in [[Brixton|Brixton, London]], from 2012 onwards that are often about violent and hedonistic criminal lifestyles. Many of his lyrics are in an [[Akan people|Akan]] dialect, [[Twi]], his native tongue. He has stated his musical influences are rappers [[Kanye West]], [[Travis Scott]], [[Saint Jhn]], [[Dave (rapper)|Dave]], [[Stormzy]], [[J Hus]], and Ghanaian artists [[Mugeez]] and [[Sarkodie (rapper)|Sarkodie]].<ref name=Complex>{{Cite web |title=Getting To Know Black Sherif, Ghana’s New Street Preacher |url=https://www.complex.com/music/black-sherif-interview/ |access-date=2022-11-30 |website=Complex |language=en |archive-date=30 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221130012840/https://www.complex.com/music/black-sherif-interview/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


== Controversies ==
== 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>
On 11 April 2022, a [[lawsuit]] was filed against Black Sherif for alleged [[Breach of contract|breach]] of contract after he signed a deal with Empire Shadrach Agyei Owusu; the CEO of Waynes Chavis Consult, was 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 |archive-date=12 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412121630/http://ghananews.hrforum.uk/2022/04/black-sherif-sued-over-alleged-breach-of-contract-388.html |url-status=live }}</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 |archive-date=12 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412085106/https://starrfm.com.gh/2022/04/black-sherif-sued-over-contract-termination/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The Accra High Court (Commercial Division) dismissed the [[injunction]] filed against him which sought to prevent the singer from performing music he released under his old management.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Music |first=Emmanuel Ghansah, Ghana |date=2022-07-26 |title=Black Sherif wins court case with former manager; makes it into YouTube Foundry class of 2022 as only Ghanaian artiste! |url=https://www.ghanamusic.com/news/top-stories/2022/07/26/black-sherif-wins-court-case-with-former-manager-makes-it-into-youtube-foundry-class-of-2022-as-only-ghanaian-artiste/ |access-date=2022-08-16 |website=Ghana Music |language=en-GB |archive-date=16 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220816181636/https://www.ghanamusic.com/news/top-stories/2022/07/26/black-sherif-wins-court-case-with-former-manager-makes-it-into-youtube-foundry-class-of-2022-as-only-ghanaian-artiste/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
'''Albums'''
* ''[[The Villain I Never Was]]'' (2022)


=== Selected singles ===
== Awards and nominations ==
 
{| class ="wikitable"
* ''Cry For Me''
|-
* ''Samir kinidi ''
* ''Money''
* ''Money Remix ft AMG Armani & Tulenkey''
* ''Destiny''
* ''Ade Akye''
* ''Ankonam''
* ''First 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>
*''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''
*''[[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''
* ''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==
[[File:Black_Sherif_at_3Music_Awards_2022_(1).jpg|thumb|Black Sherif at 3Music Awards 2022]]
{| class="wikitable"
|+ caption
!Year
!Year
!Event
!Event
!Award
!Prize
!Recipient'''/Nominated work'''
!Work
!Result
!Result
!Ref
!Ref
|-
| rowspan="7" |2023
|Ghana Music Awards USA
|Hip Hop/Hiplife Artist of the Year
|Himself
|{{Won}}
|
|-
|[[The Headies]]
|West African Artiste of The Year
|Himself
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Agambila |first=Dorcas |date=2023-09-04 |title=Black Sherif wins ‘West African Artiste of The Year’ at Headies Awards 2023 |url=https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/music/black-sherif-wins-west-african-artiste-of-the-year-at-headies-awards-2023/v13q8wy |access-date=2023-09-07 |website=Pulse Ghana |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="5" |[[Ghana Music Awards|Vodafone Ghana Music Awards]]
|Artist of The Year
|Himself
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://theaccratimes.com/piesie-esther-loses-artiste-of-the-year-to-black-sherif-plus-full-list-of-winners/|title=Piesie Esther loses AOTY to Black Sherif|website=theaccratimes.com|access-date=2023-09-14}}</ref>
|-
|Best Hiphop Song of the Year
|Himself
|{{Won}}
|-
|Best Music Video
|Konongo Zongo
|{{Won}}
|-
|Most Popular Song of the Year
|Kweku The Traveller
|{{Won}}
|-
|Best Collaboraton of the Year
|Country Side (with [[Sarkodie (rapper)|Sarkodie]])
|{{Won}}
|-
|-
| rowspan="13" rowspam="4&quot;" |2022
| rowspan="13" rowspam="4&quot;" |2022
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|Himself
|Himself
|{{Won}}
|{{Won}}
|<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|archive-date=21 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220321032333/https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/celebrities/black-sherif-wins-eaas-entertainment-personality-of-the-year/q7qql9z|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| rowspan="5" |[[3Music Awards 2022|3Music Awards]]
| rowspan="5" |[[3Music Awards 2022|3Music Awards]]
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|{{Won}}
|{{Won}}
| 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>
|<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 |access-date=6 April 2022 |archive-date=4 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220404005232/https://www.peacefmonline.com/pages/showbiz/music/202203/463173.php |url-status=live }}</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= |archive-date=1 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401032059/https://3music.tv/section/news/article?nid=nwi7nMUc8EfDQv03wzwIVX6zdP2 |url-status=live }}</ref>


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|Himself
|Himself
|{{nom}}
|{{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>
|<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= |archive-date=2 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220602003303/https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/vodafone-ghana-music-awards-2022-all-nominees |url-status=live }}</ref>
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|Vodafone Most Popular Song
|Vodafone Most Popular Song
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|International Collaboration of the Year
|International Collaboration of the Year
|Second Sermon Remix ft [[Burna Boy]]
|Second Sermon Remix (ft. [[Burna Boy]])
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
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|Gold Digga
|Gold Digga
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
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|2022
|Ghana Music Awards UK
|Artiste of the Year
|Himself
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 October 2022 |title=Black Sherif wins Artiste of the Year Award at GMA UK 2022 |url=https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2022/10/30/black-sherif-wins-artiste-of-the-year-award-at-gma-uk-2022/ |website=Ghanabusinessnews.com |language= |access-date=11 January 2023 |archive-date=11 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111104942/https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2022/10/30/black-sherif-wins-artiste-of-the-year-award-at-gma-uk-2022/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
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|rowspan="2"|2023
|[[Soundcity MVP Awards]]
|Best Hip Hop
|''Himself''
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{cite web|title=Burnaboy, Black Sherif, Win At The Soundcity MVP Awards 2023 (FULL WINNERS LIST)|url=https://africanfolder.com/burnaboy-black-sherif-win-at-the-soundcity-mvp-awards-2023-full-winners-list/|website=African Folder|access-date=12 February 2023|archive-date=12 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230212153452/https://africanfolder.com/burnaboy-black-sherif-win-at-the-soundcity-mvp-awards-2023-full-winners-list/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|[[BET Hip Hop Awards]]
|Best International Flow
|''Himself''
|{{Won}}
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==Personal life==
Black Sherif is a muslim.<ref name=Complex/>


==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
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* [https://www.instagram.com/blacksherif_/ Official Instagram account]
* [https://www.six9ja.com/black-sherif/ All new updates from Black Sherif]


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