Black Sherif Biography

Real Name: Mohammed Ismail Sherif Kwaku Frimpong

Date of Birth: January 9, 2002

Country of Origin: Ghana

Occupation: Singer, and Songwriter

Genres: Highlife, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Drill Music, Afrobeats

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Mohammed Ismail Sherif Kwaku Frimpong, popularly known as Black Sherif, is a Ghanaian rapper, singer, and fashion model born on January 9, 2002, in Konongo, Ghana.

Black Sherif’s parents are Frimpong and Ante Marie. He has three siblings, and his family hails from the Ashanti Region of Ghana. He attended Kumasi Academy for his secondary education and later enrolled at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), where he studied marketing. However, he didn’t complete his studies due to his rising music career.

Black Sherif’s music career began in 2021 with the release of his debut single, “First Sermon,” which gained massive attention and popularity in Ghana and beyond. He followed up with another hit song, “Second Sermon,” which further solidified his position in the music industry. His subsequent releases, including “Kwaku the Traveller,” have cemented his status as a rising star in African music.

Black Sherif’s music genre is a fusion of highlife, reggae, drill music, rap, and hip-hop. He has been influenced by artists such as Sarkodie, Kwesi Arthur, and J. Cole. He has collaborated with other Ghanaian artists, including Kwesi Arthur and Joey B.

Black Sherif’s net worth is estimated to be around $500,000, earned from his music sales, and performances. He has won several awards, including the Best New Artist at the 2022 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.

Black Sherif is known for his unique style, which blends Ghanaian culture with modern fashion trends. He has been featured in several fashion magazines and has walked the runway for prominent fashion designers in Ghana.

Albums and Notable Songs

Album

1. The Villain I Never Was (2022)

Hit Singles

1. Kilos Milos

2. Shut Up

3. Kweku The Traveller

4. January 9th

5. First Sermon

6. Destiny

7. Money

8. Second Sermon (feat. Burna Boy)

Awards and nominations

Awards

1. Best International Flow (BET Hip Hop Awards 2023)

2. Best Hip Hop (Soundcity MVP Awards 2023)

3. Hip Hop/Hiplife Artist of the Year (Ghana Music Awards USA 2023)

4. West African Artiste of The Year (The Headies 2023)

5. Artist of The Year, Best Hiphop Song of the Year, Best Music Video, Most Popular Song of the Year, and Best Collaboration of the Year (Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2023)

6. Hip life/Hip Hop Artiste of The Year, and Song of the Year (3Music Awards 2023)

7. Best New Artiste, and Best Hip-Pop Song (Ghana Music Awards 2022)

8. Artiste of the Year (Ghana Music Awards UK 2022)

In summary, Black Sherif is a talented Ghanaian musician and fashion model who has made a significant impact in the music industry in a short period. His unique style and sound have endeared him to fans across Africa and beyond.

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