Black Sherif Biography
Black Sherif, born Mohammed Ismail Sherif Kwaku Frimpong in Konongo, Ghana, is a Ghanaian singer, rapper, and songwriter known for his unique blend of hip-hop, trap, and Afrobeats. His raw, introspective lyrics and distinctive voice have earned him widespread recognition through hits like “First Sermon,” “Second Sermon,” and “Kwaku the Traveller.” Reflecting personal experiences and societal issues, his music resonates with fans across Africa and beyond. His debut album, The Villain I Never Was (2022), cemented his status as a leading figure in the African music scene, earning him awards like the BET Hip Hop Award for Best International Flow in 2023.
Black Sherif Early Life
Most musicians start out in poverty, and Blacko is no exception. He began at the bottom and worked his way up until he reached the top, where he should stay for a while. His Islamic hometown of Konongo-Zongo in Ghana’s Ashanti Region is where he was born and raised. Ashanti, Ghana is home to the gold bar and manganese mining community of Konongo (also known as Konongo-Odumase). The town serves as the seat of the Asante Akim Central Municipal and is also the hometown of well-known figures like percussionist Rebop Kwaku Baah and Ghanaian football legend Sulley Muntari. Black Sherif, who was 10 years old, was raised by his aunt and other members of his extended family because both of his parents were stationed abroad. His roving life exposed him to numerous influences and different cultures at a very early age.
Black Sherif Personal Life
Living within the streets of Konongo in the Ashanti Region, helped shape the type of music Black Sherif created. He decided to do trap music so as to express the challenges he and other young boys of his age group face in their lives.
Black Sherif is among the leading voices within the trap musical scene in Ghana and it’s been speculated that he will achieve more success in the coming years. Black Sherif speaks English, Pidgin, and Twi fluently.
Black Sherif isn’t married and has flaunted no girlfriend.
Black Sherif Full Name
Black Sherif is only the stage name of our favorite rapper and singer, whom we also call Blacko or killer Blacko which is common among musicians around the world. Black Sherif, which he created out of his own name and which carries such weight and prestige, is used professionally instead of his real name, Mohammed Ismail Sherif Kwaku Frimpong. By using the names Kwaku Frimpong to represent his Akan roots and Mohammed Ismail Sherif to represent his Islamic roots, it is clear that Black Sherif has both Islamic and Akan roots.
Black Sherif Education
Even though education is still a constitutional right in Ghana, a 20-year-old is likely to have received an education, and this is also true for Black Sherif, who is currently pursuing the highest level of education. In Konongo-Zongo, he received his fundamental education at an Islamic school. Black Sherif finished his junior high school education at Kumasi Academy, where he later continued and finished his senior high school education. There, he developed an interest in music and dancing. It should be noted that Kumasi Academy is renowned for producing the most notable citizens in the nation, and they can boast of producing individuals like Dan Botwe, the MP for the Okere Constituency, who resided with Ernest Adu-Gyamfi, who is also the executive president of the Ghana Baptist Convention and the chairman of the Christian Council of Ghana. Other notable alumni include Amerley Ollennu Awua-Asamoa, the former Ghanaian ambassador to Denmark, Alan John Kyerematen, the Minister of Trade and Industry, Kwame Achampong-Kyei, the Founder of Glico Group, and many others.
After graduating from senior high school, Black Sherif continued his education at the University of Professional Studies (UPSA), but he was forced to leave because his burgeoning musical career interfered with his studies and left him behind. He made the right decision to start over by going to the University of Ghana Legon to do so this time.
Black Sherif Home Town
He is now building a brand and fan base as an up-and-coming musician.
Black Sheriff hails from the Ashanti Region of Ghana, Konongo where he was born and raised. All the way from Konongo “Zongo” to the globe, in fact, he is blessed for real.
Black Sherif is turning out to be the best Kumerican artiste ever to be produced after releasing his First and Second Sermon tapes
Black Sherif Songs
- Ankonam
- First Sermon
- Second Sermon
- Amerado – Abotr3 (Patience) as a
- featured artiste
- Gold Digga ft Samsney
- Kwaku The Traveller
- Always – Darkoo ft. Black Sherif
- Cry For Me
- Money
- Money Remix ft. AMG Armani & Tulenkey
- Destiny
- Ade Akye
- Second Sermon Remix ft. Burna Boy
Black Sherif Style Of Music
Highlife, reggae, and hip-hop are all part of Black Sherif’s signature sound, which is mainly influenced by UK drill. His lyrics usually incorporate elements of English and his native Twi tongue.
The Ghanaian rapper cites local icons Mugeez and Sarkodie, as well as artists such as Kanye West, Travis Scott, and Stormzy, as significant influences on his work.
New Song 2024
Black Sherif is back with another hit, “Kilos Milos.” This Kwame Agger-produced track features Black Sherif’s distinctive raps and hooks you from the first note. “Kilos Milos” is his fourth single of 2024, indicating that he is one of Ghana’s best artists.
Black Sherif Age
There is a heated argument about Black Sherif’s age because many people seem to believe that he is considerably older than he actually claims to be. Mohammed Ismail Sherif Kwaku Frimpong was actually born on a Wednesday on the ninth day of January in the year 2002, which explains the name Kwaku, which is the name given to males by Akan customs who are born on Wednesdays.As it stands, Black Sherif is currently 24 years old and luckily he shares the same birthday with some prominent people worldwide including Jimmy Page, Sean Paul, David Mathew, Richard Nixon, and many more.
Black Sherif Career
Black Sherif’s afrobeats sound combines elements of highlife, reggae, hip-hop, and UK drill. His musical influences include rappers Kanye West, Travis Scott, Saint Jhn, Dave, Stormzy, and J Hus, as well as Ghanaian singers Mugeez and Sarkodie.
His Afrobeats music has always been about narrative, with him singing or rapping about his society, life, and other contemporary topics. He is widely considered one of Ghana’s most successful Grime and Trap musicians.
Black Sherif began performing as a dancehall artist while still in secondary school, following in the footsteps of Ghanaian music legends like Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale. He became interested in Afrobeat music and began singing after being inspired while listening to it on the radio.
The rapper immediately rose to notoriety after delivering a freestyle on “Road To The Tape- 1st Sermon.” Following the freestyle’s viral success, Sarkodie, Hammer, and other notable Ghanaian singers and performers took note. Days after the freestyle went viral, Black Sherif was seen with Sarkodie, the head of Sarkcess Music.
He began his career in 2019 with the release of his song “Cry For Me,” which flopped after his successful freestyle. His debut single, “Money,” was released in May 2020. Black Sherif officially hit the spotlight with the release of the song “First Sermon” in May 2021. The song’s follow-up, “Second Sermon,” was released in July and features Burna Boy, another African musician. This improved his visibility in the Nigerian music scene and around the world.
Poco Lee exposed Burna Boy to Black Sherif’s music. Poco Lee, a dancer, is very familiar with Black Sherif. He credits Burna Boy’s ingenuity for his ability to work with him.
His biggest breakthrough came with his track “Kwaku The Traveller,” which was released in March 2022. The song topped the Apple Music charts in Ghana and Nigeria. His debut album, “The Villain I Never Was,” was released in October 2022. He then continued to write music.
The album’s excellent reviews earned him three wins at the 2022 Ghana Music Awards, including Best New Artist and Best Hip Hop Song.
The rapper entertained an excited crowd at Ghana’s 3Music Awards Ceremony in March 2022. He also entertained during the 2021 MTN FA Cup championship game in Ghana. Black Sherif also performed at the 25th anniversary ceremony of the Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards, which was held at the OVO Arena in Wembley, England. Furthermore, in December 2022, black Sherif hosted his debut “Mozama Disco Concert” in Accra.
Black Sherif Social Media
- Instagram: @blacksherif
- Twitter: @blacksheriff
Black Sherif Net Worth
Black Sherif is one of Ghana’s richest artists. He has a large fan base in the country, which has enabled him to appear at many shows.
Black Sherif has also earned international recognition from other countries. Black Sherif’s net worth is estimated at $600,000. Of course, the majority of his income comes from music streaming and events.