Black Sherif Biography

Full Name

Mohammed Ismail Sherif Kwaku Frimpong

Stage Name

Black Sherif

Date of Birth

January 9, 2002

Age

24 (as of 2026)

Country

Ghana 🇬🇭

Hometown

Konongo-Zongo, Ashanti Region, Ghana

Genre

Afrobeats, Hip-Hop, Drill, Highlife, Afro-fusion

Occupation

Singer, Rapper, Songwriter

Years Active

2019–Present

Record Label

RBA (Road Boys Association) / EMPIRE

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Early Life

Mohammed Ismail Sherif Kwaku Frimpong, professionally known as Black Sherif, was born on January 9, 2002, in Konongo-Zongo in Ghana’s Ashanti Region. He attended school in Kumasi and later in Accra, where he developed a strong interest in music, poetry, and storytelling.

Growing up, he was influenced by Ghanaian highlife, hip-hop, reggae, and drill music, shaping the unique sound that would later define his career.

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Career

Black Sherif began gaining attention with songs such as Money and Destiny, but his breakthrough came in 2021 with First Sermon.

He followed it with Second Sermon, which became an even bigger success after Burna Boy joined the official remix.

In 2022, Kwaku The Traveller became an international hit, topping charts in Ghana and Nigeria while earning millions of streams worldwide.

Black Sherif signed a global partnership with EMPIRE, helping expand his music to audiences across Africa, Europe, and North America.

His debut album, The Villain I Never Was, received widespread praise for its honest storytelling and emotional depth. He later followed it with Iron Boy, further cementing his place as one of Africa’s leading artists.

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Top Songs

* Kwaku The Traveller
* Second Sermon
* Second Sermon Remix (feat. Burna Boy)
* First Sermon
* Oil In My Head
* Soja
* January 9th
* Eye Open
* Sacrifice
* Where Dem Boyz

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Albums & EPs

* The Villain I Never Was (2022)
* Iron Boy (2025)

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Awards & Achievements

* BET Award winner.
* Multiple Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) winner.
* Winner of several 3Music Awards.
* One of Africa’s most-streamed artists.
* Performed at major festivals and concerts across Africa, Europe, and North America.

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Musical Style

Black Sherif combines:

* Afrobeats
* Hip-Hop
* Drill
* Highlife
* Afro-fusion

His music is known for emotional storytelling, powerful lyrics, and themes of ambition, struggle, faith, family, and perseverance.

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Latest Releases

Black Sherif continues to release new music, including tracks such as:

* January 9th
* Eye Open
* Sacrifice
* Where Dem Boyz
* One
* The Victory Song
* Top of the Morning

These songs continue to strengthen his reputation as one of Africa’s most influential young musicians.

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Social Media

* Instagram: @blacksherif_
* X (Twitter): @blacksherif_
* Facebook: Black Sherif

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Why Black Sherif Is Popular

Black Sherif is admired for his authentic storytelling and distinctive voice. His ability to blend Ghanaian musical influences with modern Afrobeats and drill has earned him a loyal fan base across Africa and internationally. His songs often connect deeply with listeners through themes of resilience, hope, and determination.