Also known as: Blacko
Ghanaian musician who released EP Sun Sherif in 2026 and appears on Davido's ORIADÉ album, known for blending rap with highlife influences.
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Joy Online
… Ghana music’s biggest night saw Black Sherif win the coveted Artiste of the Year award, Medikal’s hit song, Shoulder, win the Telecel Most Popular Song of the Year, Lali x Lola win the Telecel Music for Good Award, and a lifetime achievement honour for late highlife legend, Daddy …
Telecel marks 15 years as headline sponsor of 27th TGMADaily Guide
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. …
Blacko Dedicates TGMA Prize To Arathejay, GonaboyDaily Guide
Black Sherif Black Sherif was crowned Artiste of the Year at the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards after beating competition from Medikal, Stonebwoy, Wendy Shay, Sarkodie and Diana Hamilton. …
Black Sherif Is 2026 TGMA Artiste Of The YearThe Chronicle
Black Sherif added another major accolade to his growing list of achievements after winning the Best Hiphop Song award at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards held at the Grand Arena in Accra on Saturday, May 9. …
Black Sherif’s ‘Where Dem Boys’ reigns supreme as Best Hiphop SongJoy Online
… ers of the awards noted that “Daddy Lumba’s work continues to shape Ghanaian highlife music and inspire generations of artistes, making his recognition at the ceremony a celebration of both his life and enduring impact.” Many of the night’s younger winners, including Black Sherif …
Posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award for Daddy Lumba sparks emotional scenes at 27th TGMAsJoy Online
In a night that belonged to the ‘Iron Boy’, Black Sherif has been crowned the Artiste of the Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA). …
Black Sherif crowned Artiste of the Year again at 2027 TGMAsJoy Online
Black Sherif has reached a new peak in his meteoric career, winning the coveted Album/EP of the Year for his masterpiece, Iron Boy, at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA). …
Black Sherif bags Album of the Year at 27th TGMAs as ‘Iron Boy’ reigns supremeJoy Online
Black Sherif has solidified his reputation as a master storyteller, winning the coveted Songwriter of the Year award at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA). …
Black Sherif scoops Songwriter of the Year at 27th TGMAsJoy Online
Black Sherif added another major accolade to his growing list of achievements after winning the Best Hiphop Song award at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards held at the Grand Arena in Accra on Saturday, May 9. …
Black Sherif’s ‘Where Dem Boys’ reigns supreme as Best Hiphop Song at 27th TGMAsJoy 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 historyGhanaian musician Black Sherif's single 'Jolie' from his 'SUN SHERIF' EP debuted at No. 20 on the UK Official Afrobeats Chart for the week of September 13–19, 2026, according to the Official Charts Company.
15 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Ghanaian musician Black Sherif's single 'Jolie' from his 'SUN SHERIF' EP debuted at No. 20 on the UK Official Afrobeats Chart for the week of September 13–19, 2026, according to the Official Charts Company.
15 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Ghanaian musician Black Sherif visited the German Ambassador to Ghana, Frederik Landshöft, at the German Residence in Accra. The Ambassador and his family, who have followed Black Sherif's career since hearing "Kwaku the Traveller" in Berlin in 2022, described the visit as a "dream come true," and discussed rap, highlife, Afrobeats, and the musician's latest EP.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Eno Barony won Best Female Rap Act and DopeNation won Best African Group at the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards held in Dallas, Texas on September 12. Ghana had 21 nominations at the ceremony, which honoured over 100 artistes from more than 40 African countries across 41 categories.
17 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Rapper Medikal posted cryptically on X about artists' fortunes shifting, amid fan wars between Black Sherif and Kweku Smoke over whose latest release dominates Ghana's charts. The post comes as Kweku Smoke's "Bombele" topped Apple Music Ghana with Black Sherif's release at No. 2, and follows Medikal's loss to Black Sherif at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Young Ghanaians at the November 15 Tidal Rave Festival in Accra wore second-hand clothing, customised denim, and thrift fashion as a visible expression of environmental consciousness, with attendees citing awareness of fast fashion's environmental damage as a key motivation for their style choices.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian artist Black Sherif has released a new six-track EP titled Sun Sherif via RBA/Empire. The project explores themes of love, life and self-discovery, marked by storytelling and intimate melodies that represent an evolution from his previous album Iron Boy.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Kweku Smoke releases his seventh studio album 'No Days Off' with 13 songs featuring Kwesi Arthur and Lasmid, while Black Sherif follows with the six-track 'Sun Sherif' EP on the same date, prompting fans to plan back-to-back streaming.
4 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana has abundant creative talent in music, film, and digital content, with artists like Black Sherif and Sarkodie proving competitiveness globally. However, according to a media industry professional, the country's creative sector lacks the systemic structure needed to sustain and scale success beyond momentary viral hits and individual effort.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian musician Black Sherif has publicly stated that Nigerian Afro-fusion artist Tems is his celebrity crush. The revelation has sparked fan speculation about a possible collaboration between the two artists, who share similar circles and have been nominated in the same award categories.
26 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 →