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Mohammed Ismail Sharif Kweku Frimpong (born 9 January 2002) is a Ghanaian musical talent and rising African music star.
The young music maestro, better known by his stage name Black Sherif, is a rapper, singer, and songwriter who came into the limelight in 2021 after the release of his single First Sermon.
He achieved international success when he released “Second Sermon” and later released a remix with Burna Boy.
In March 2022, Black Sherif released “Kwaku The Traveller”, which topped several music charts. The single reached number one on the Apple Music charts in Ghana and Nigeria.
Ghanaian musicians
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| Name: | Mohammed Ismail Sharif Kweku Frimpong |
| stage name: | Black Sheriff |
| Date of Birth: | January 9, 2002 (22 years old) |
| place of birth: | Konongo, Ghana |
| Country of Citizenship: | Ghana |
| high: | not applicable |
| parents: | Ant Marie Frimpong |
| Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| Wife • Spouse: | unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | not applicable |
| Children: | not applicable |
| Profession: | Singer • Composer |
| net worth: | $100,000 to $300,000 |
early life
Black Sherif was born to Mr. Frimpong and Ms. Ante Marie on January 9, 2002. He is from the Ashanti region of Ghana and grew up in the town of Konongo.
A few days after he was born, his parents named him Mohammed Ismail Sharif Kweku Frimpong. The Frimpongs were a Muslim family, and Sharif also believed in the same religion.
Black Sherif spent his formative years in the Konongo area, where he lived in a slum neighborhood, exposing him to the harsh realities of life, which influenced the type of music he would later create.
He grew up listening to African music from Nigerian and Ghanaian artists on the radio. This nurtured his love for music. Black Sherif’s musical journey began in his teenage years when he began composing freestyle rap songs that were appreciated by his neighborhood friends and classmates.
He frequently participated in talent competitions in Konongo and was a regular at high school events, where he would thrill the crowds with his musical performances. He soon became one of the most popular teenagers in Konongo, and his fame spread to other parts of Kumasi.
Blake Sharif was good at dancing since he was a child and initially wanted to become a professional dancer, but he gave up this goal and pursued his first love – music.
educate
Black Sharif completed his primary education at a public primary school in Kumasi.
He received his secondary education at Kumasi College and graduated with distinction in the West African School Certificate Examination in 2019.
Black Sherif was admitted to the Professional Services University to study Statistics. But he transferred to the University of Ghana to continue his studies. He is currently a first-year student at the university.
Profession
As Black Sherif grew older, his passion for music grew and he aspired to become a professional artist. He decided to create Afrobeats music early on, but he chose to fuse it with his specialty of Trap and Grime. This style of music set him apart from other aspiring artists.
During his last days in high school, Sharif began to perfect his musical style, writing songs in his free time and recording music in a nearby studio.
In 2019, after graduating from high school, Black Sherif released his first single “Cry For Me”. The song received a good response locally, allowing more people to know Sherif’s talent, and people in the Ghanaian music industry also began to pay attention to his talent.
However, it was the single “Money” that catapulted him to national fame. Released in 2020, Money was Sharif’s first hit song, catapulting him to fame in Ghana and other parts of West Africa. Since then, he has been riding the wave with hit singles.
In 2021, Black Sherif took the African music scene by storm with the release of his song “First Sermon.” The single thrust the young rapper into the spotlight on the continent. He maintained his success by releasing the follow-up single, “Second Sermon.”
Second Sermon surpassed First Sermon in sales and paved the way for a collaboration with Grammy Award winner Burna Boy. The Second Sermon remix was released on December 8, 2021. Within days, the single topped the Nigerian and Ghanaian music charts. The music video for the song was released in February 2022.
On March 31, 2022, Black Sherif took the Afrobeats music scene by storm when he released Kwaku The Traveller. The song has become a huge success. It has risen to the number one spot on the Apple Music charts in Nigeria and Ghana. Black Sherif has set a record as the first Ghanaian artist to have a solo single on the Nigerian Apple Music charts.
The rapper performed for an excited crowd at the 3Music Awards in Ghana in March 2022. He also performed at the 2021 MTN FA Cup final. The football match was between Hearts Of Oak and Ashanti Gold SC in Accra.
Discography
- Traveler Kwaku
- Second Sermon (Remix)
- Second Sermon
- First Sermon
- Money (Remix)
- money
- Gold Diggers
- destiny
- Ade Akai
- Cry for me
Awards and nominations
In 2022, the talented rapper Black Sherif won the Entertainment Personality of the Year Award at the Entertainment Achievement Awards.
At the 2022 3Music Awards, Black Sherif won awards in three categories: Hip-Hop Song of the Year, Breakthrough Act of the Year, and Hip-Hop Lifestyle/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year.
Social Media
Black Sherif is no stranger to social media. He is a popular figure as the social media space has been crucial to his growth as an artist.
He currently has over 800,000 followers on Instagram and over 363,000 followers on Twitter.
- Instagram account: @blacksherif_
- Twitter: @blacksherif_
Personal life
Despite his mature appearance, Black Sherif is only 22 years old. He turned 22 on January 9. The dark-skinned rapper looks 25 years old with his thick beard.
He is tall and slender with an Afro haircut, and although he doesn’t have a tattoo yet, he plans to get one that will read, “Keep it up, black man.”
Black Sherif, also known by his stage name Blacko, is based in Kumasi, Ghana. However, he has visited Lagos, Nigeria, to promote his music and collaborate with Nigerian artistes. He has a record deal with Empire Music.
Trap music genius Black Sherif has revealed that he is not in a serious relationship with any young lady. He is currently more focused on developing his career. He is considered to be the leading Grime and Trap music artist in Ghana and is achieving amazing things every day.
Black Sherif has a close relationship with famous dancer Poco Lee. He thanks the latter for helping him collaborate with Burna Boy. Poco Lee introduced Black Sherif’s music to Burna Boy.
Black Sherif is unmarried, he has no wife or girlfriend.
net worth
Rising music star Black Sherif has started amassing wealth from his creative career.
Black Sherif is already a prominent figure in concerts and shows, from which he earns a good amount of money. He also earns income through music royalties.
His net worth is estimated to be between $100,000 and $300,000.
