Also known as: Blacko
Black Sherif — Ghanaian musician and two-time Artiste of the Year (2023, 2026), who won five awards at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards including Album of the Year for Iron Boy.
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Joy Online
… This year, it is a tight three horse race between Medikal, Wendy Shay, and Black Sherif. …
27th TGMA: Hits, heat and hard truthsGhanaian actor Anthony Woode posted on Instagram describing himself as a living testimony of persistence, consistency and God's goodness, sharing motivational messages and reflections on his journey in the entertainment industry spanning 11+ years.
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16 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian actor Anthony Woode posted on Instagram describing himself as a living testimony of persistence, consistency and God's goodness, sharing motivational messages and reflections on his journey in the entertainment industry spanning 11+ years.
16 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Media personality Kafui Dey has revealed that musician Black Sherif credited much of his early success to consistently sharing his songs on WhatsApp Status, which allowed his music to reach beyond his immediate circle until strangers in Konongo began recognizing his work.
16 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
An analysis argues that judging Ghanaian pop solely by its capacity for dance ignores its deeper cultural economy, and that Black Sherif, a 24-year-old two-time winner of Ghana's most coveted music prize, has maintained a constant dialogue with highlife tradition despite evolving sonic shifts.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Black Stars squad, led by Brandon-Thomas Asante, sang and vibed to Black Sherif's "Top of the Morning" from the Iron Boy album during a training session in the United States as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Two weeks after winning five awards at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, including Artiste of the Year, Black Sherif visited Telecel Ghana's headquarters for a courtesy call with senior executives and awards organisers Charterhouse to discuss year-long partnerships during his reign.
30 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Black Sherif has released his new single "Swagga," produced by Joker Nharnah, following his win of five major awards including Artiste of the Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards. The track follows his earlier 2024 single 'Popstar' and builds on the success of his sophomore album 'Iron Boy'.
29 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Newly crowned Artiste of the Year Black Sherif made a courtesy visit to Telecel Ghana's headquarters two weeks after winning five awards at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards. He met with senior executives from Telecel and awards organiser Charterhouse to discuss potential partnerships during his reign.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, held at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre, delivered glamour, music, fashion and performances. The red carpet theme "A Touch of Glitter" saw attendees in sequins, velvet, feathers, metallic suits and reflective outfits that prompted widespread social media commentary.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Digital Curator Sista Ginna has criticized Ghanaian media for emphasizing "worst dressed" lists at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards rather than appreciating celebrities' efforts, saying the focus on negative publicity encourages outrageous dressing for attention and should instead celebrate standout styles.
13 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Black Sherif's debut album 'The Villain I Never Was', released in October 2022, has accumulated 72 million streams on Audiomack. The 14-track album features hits including 'Soja' and 'Kwaku the Traveller' and debuted at number 12 on the Billboard World Albums Chart.
13 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian afro-fusion duo Lali x Lola won the Telecel Music for Good Award at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards for their #CroxItOut campaign, which raises breast cancer awareness in schools across Ghana through music and mentorship. The award includes a cash prize to support the winning artist's social impact initiative.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Gospel minister Diana Hamilton received positive reviews for her spirit-filled performance at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, where she performed five of her hit songs and won Best Gospel Artiste of the Year. Content creators and viewers highlighted her live band performance and costume coordination as standout moments of the night.
12 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Telecel is celebrating 15 years as headline sponsor of the Ghana Music Awards, with the partnership having begun under Vodafone in 2011 and continuing through Telecel's rebrand in 2024. The sponsorship has funded expanded genre categories, regional concert series, and the TGMA in Schools initiative.
12 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Telecel celebrated its 15-year tenure as headline sponsor of the Ghana Music Awards at the 27th edition, where Black Sherif won Artiste of the Year, Medikal's "Shoulder" won Most Popular Song, and Daddy Lumba received a lifetime achievement honour. The partnership, which began under Vodafone in 2011 and continued through Telecel's 2024 rebrand, has expanded TGMA into regional concerts, schools initiatives, and contributed to Ghana's creative arts sector growth.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Reigning Artiste of the Year Black Sherif has dedicated his Album of the Year prize at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards to supporting fast-rising rap artistes Arathejay and Gonaboy, donating the GH¢100,000 cash award to Arathejay and giving the album listening session package to Gonaboy.
11 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Black Sherif was crowned Artiste of the Year at the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards, also winning Album of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Hip-Hop Song of the Year, and Best Afropop Song. The award recognised his strong run over the past year, driven largely by the success of his album Iron Boy, marking his second Artist of the Year title at the TGMAs after winning in 2023.
11 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Black Sherif won the Best Hiphop Song award at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards for his track "Where Dem Boys," which achieved commercial success through strong streaming numbers, radio rotation, and social media engagement during the year under review.
11 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
The late Ghanaian highlife icon Daddy Lumba received a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards on 9 May 2026, recognised for his decades of influence on Ghanaian highlife music. The tribute moved thousands in attendance who lit their mobile phones in a symbolic gesture, while protégé Ofori Amponsah performed Lumba's greatest hits in his memory.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Sherif was crowned Artiste of the Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards on 9 May 2026, marking his second time winning the industry's highest honour. The 24-year-old won five awards total, including Album/EP of the Year for Iron Boy, and outpaced competitors including Medikal, Stonebwoy, and Sarkodie.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Sherif has won Album/EP of the Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards for his album Iron Boy, released in April 2025. The award recognized the project's cohesion, production quality, and artistic depth in a competitive field of heavyweight contenders.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The 24-year-old artist won the award at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards held on 9 May 2026 for his track 'Sacrifice' from his album 'Iron Boy', marking a notable achievement for a Hiphop artist in a category historically dominated by Highlife musicians.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Sherif won the Best Hiphop Song award at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards for his track "Where Dem Boys," which resonated with fans for its raw storytelling and street-inspired themes.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Across 26 TGMA editions since 2000, only ten artists have maintained long Artiste of the Year nomination streaks. Sarkodie leads with eleven consecutive nominations from the 15th edition in 2014 through the 25th edition in 2024, before his name was left off the 26th edition shortlist in 2025.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian musician Wendy Shay has expressed confidence ahead of the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards, stating she deserves to win the Artiste of the Year award. She is competing against Stonebwoy, Black Sherif, and Sarkodie, with the ceremony scheduled for May 9, 2026.
8 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
UK-based musician and DJ Denny says his Ghanaian identity remains deeply rooted despite building his music career abroad, and that who he is at home differs from his stage persona. The Afro-fusion artiste, who began his music journey in 2020 before relocating to the UK, credits his passion for performing to his school days and hopes to collaborate with Ghana's biggest names.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian musician Black Sherif, who undertook international touring across Africa, Europe, and the USA following the album cycle for his project Iron Boy, says the experience has deepened his understanding of success and gratitude. He noted that Album of the Year recognition would confirm that his sacrifices and sleepless nights were worthwhile.
6 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Hiplife pioneer Reggie Rockstone has endorsed Wendy Shay's bid for the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards' Artiste of the Year award, saying it would be "a beautiful story" if she won, though he acknowledged other nominees like Medikal are also deserving.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Sherif has received nine nominations across major categories for the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards scheduled for May 9, including Album/EP of the Year for Iron Boy, Songwriter of the Year for 'Sacrifice', and International Collaboration of the Year for 'Story Goes' featuring Fireboy DML. The artist expressed readiness and gratitude ahead of the event, emphasizing celebration over pressure.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian musician Black Sherif has described music not merely as entertainment but as a platform for presenting ideas and contributing to the cultural and intellectual fabric of Ghana and the world. Speaking on Joy FM, he emphasised that his music, blending Afrobeat, trap, and highlife, stems from a deep personal place and aims to contribute to what he calls "the museums of inspirations of music."
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian rapper Black Sherif, who withdrew from the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) in 2022 to focus on his music career, has said he plans to return to school in the future, describing his departure as an undiscussed, understated exit similar to a ninja's disappearing act.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →