1. Black Sherif initially gained popularity in 2021 with his song "First Sermon," which he released in May 2021.
16 Facts About Black Sherif
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Black Sherif's breakthrough came in March 2022 with his hit single "Kwaku the Traveller," which reached Number 1 on the Ghanaian and Nigerian Apple Music charts.
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Black Sherif then released his debut album, The Villain I Never Was, on 5 October 2022.
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Mohammed Ismail Sherif was born and raised in Konongo-Zongo, in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.
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Black Sherif attended his basic education at Konongo Zongo Islamic Basic School and later at Pinamang Educational Complex, where he graduated junior high school.
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Black Sherif then completed his secondary education at Kumasi Academy, he was a member of the Literary Group under the students representative council where he picked up an interest in music and dancing.
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Black Sherif has partnered with Italian sports wear brand ellesse.
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Black Sherif began his career in 2019 with the release of his song "Cry for Me" on YouTube.
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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.
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Black Sherif has worked on songs by Sarkodie, Smallgod, Tory Lanez, Ardee, Bas, Stormzy, Amerado, DJ Breezy, Larry Gaaga and others.
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Black Sherif performed at the 25th anniversary of the Music of Black Origin Awards, which took place at the OVO Arena in Wembley, London.
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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.
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Since March 2023, Black Sherif has performed at the Wireless Festival in Abu Dhabi, Something In The Water Festival in Virginia Beach and Afronation Miami.
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Black Sherif is the first Ghanaian to perform at the Wireless Festival in the UK.
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Black Sherif has stated his musical influences are rappers Kanye West, Travis Scott, Saint Jhn, Dave, Stormzy, J Hus, and Ghanaian artists Mugeez and Sarkodie.
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Owusua sought injunctive relief prohibiting Black Sherif from performing without his authorization.