Also known as: Blacko
Ghanaian musician, two-time winner of Ghana's most coveted music prize, recently crowned Artiste of the Year at 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
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Joy Online
… Third comes Black Sherif. The Konongo boy who arrived seemingly fully formed. …
26 editions, 10 names; Ranking the longest Artiste of the Year nomination streaks in TGMA historyDaily Guide
… She specifically mentioned fan bases linked to artistes such as Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy, Sarkodie, and Black Sherif. …
Wendy Shay Confident Of Winning TGMA Artiste Of The Year AwardJoy Online
… Among the artistes he mentioned were Black Sherif, King Promise, Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, and Stonebwoy. …
I’m Ghanaian at home – UK-based musician Denny opens up on identity, music and life in LondonThe Chronicle
Ghana’s music sensation, Black Sherif has revealed that while managing fame from his debut album, his latest project, ‘Iron Boy’ has since become one of his most ambitious projects yet. …
I now understand what success really feels like –Black SherifJoy Online
… Wendy Shay is nominated alongside Medikal, Black Sherif, Diana Hamilton, Stonebwoy, and Sarkodie in the Artiste of the Year category. …
It will be a beautiful story if Wendy Shay wins TGMA Artiste of the Year – Reggie RockstoneJoy Online
Ghana’s music powerhouse, Black Sherif, born Mohammed Ismail Sherif Kwaku Frimpong, says he is fully prepared and emotionally grounded ahead of the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), where he has earned an impressive nine nominations across major categories. …
“I’m so ready” – Black Sherif reacts to 9 TGMA 2026 nominationsJoy Online
Ghanaian music sensation, Black Sherif, has revealed his deep understanding of music not just as entertainment, but as a vehicle for ideas and social change. …
I want to contribute to the museums of inspirations – Black SherifJoy Online
Ghana’s music powerhouse, Black Sherif, has shared his thoughts on his university education and revealed his intentions to return to school in the near future. …
Black Sherif plans comeback to classroom after leaving UPSAJoy Online
… This year, it is a tight three horse race between Medikal, Wendy Shay, and Black Sherif. …
27th TGMA: Hits, heat and hard truthsGhanaian actress and producer Nana Adjoa Lovia has been named official red carpet host for the 2026 Ghana Music Awards Europe, scheduled for September 12, 2026, in Düsseldorf, Germany, with a "Classic" dress code.
4 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian actress and producer Nana Adjoa Lovia has been named official red carpet host for the 2026 Ghana Music Awards Europe, scheduled for September 12, 2026, in Düsseldorf, Germany, with a "Classic" dress code.
4 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Black Sherif is the only Ghanaian artiste featured on Davido's forthcoming 13-track album "ORIADÉ," appearing on the "Amazing Grace" track. The collaboration is attributed to Black Sherif's cross-border appeal and chart dominance in Ghana.
30 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian fashion designer Hashim did not know which artist would wear his custom Flower Boy leather jacket at the FIFA World Cup halftime show until moments before the performance, after a stylist contacted him to source pieces with less than a week to prepare.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Several Ghanaian entertainers including Sarkodie, Black Sherif, Shatta Wale, and others have been shortlisted for the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA), scheduled for September 12 in Dallas, Texas. Ghanaians are invited to vote for their favourite artistes at AFRIMMA.COM.
16 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Producer Joker Nharnah has completed work on a new music project by Black Sherif and submitted it to his management for release this year.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian producer Joker Nharnah has submitted songs for a new Black Sherif project expected later this year. Nharnah, a frequent collaborator with Black Sherif, has produced several of the artiste's biggest songs including Kwaku The Traveller and Soja.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Kwadwo Sheldon, a Ghanaian YouTube personality and podcaster, has been shortlisted among the Top 10 Africans Shaping the Future of Digital Storytelling in 2026 by Crest Africa. Known for his commentary on entertainment, politics and everyday Ghanaian life, he is recognised as one of Ghana's most-subscribed independent digital creators.
2 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian singer Gyakie's album After Midnight has secured a nomination in the Rest of Africa category at the South African Music Awards. The album, produced in collaboration with Sony Music Africa and FlipTheMusic, showcases soulful melodies and Afrobeats influences.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →