Mohammed Ismail Sherif is a Ghanaian singer, songwriter and rapper, born on 9th of January 2002, and professionally known as Black Sherif, formerly Blacko.
Black Sherif came into the limelight in May 2021 after the release of his song which he titled “First Sermon” and he also did a follow up with the “Second Sermon” in July, 2021.
Profile Summary
| Real Name: | Mohammed Ismail Sherif |
| Stage Name: | Black Sherif formerly (Blacko) |
| Date of Birth: | 9 January, 2002 |
| Nationality: | Ghanaian |
| Profession: | Singer, songwriter and rapper |
| Net Worth: | $500,000 |
Early Life and Education:
Mohammed Ismail Sherif was born in January 9, 2002, in Ashanti Region of Ghana, Konongo “Zongo” and was raised by his parents though they worked mostly overseas. At the age of 10, he started living with his aunt and other relatives.
Black Sherif completed his primary and secondary education in Konogo, Ashanti Region. He finished his secondary school education at Kumasi Academy in 2019 and then decided to fully go into the entertainment industry. He is currently studying marketing in the University of Professional Studies (UPSA).
Black Sherif’s Parents:
He was born to an Asante Muslim convert father Mr Frimpong and Muslim mother Ante Marie, otherwise known as Ante Mariama. His parents are abroad based but occasionally visit Ghana to see their children.
Career:
Black Sherif’s music career began in 2019 when he released his first song “Cry for Me” on YouTube though it wasn’t a hit. May 25 2020, he released his debut single “Money” along with a music video and it was a hit.
He came into the limelight in May 2021 after releasing the Song “First Sermon” and gained more audience by doing a follow up with the “Second Sermon” in July, 2021.
Black Sherif’s breakthrough came in March 2022 after releasing his single which he titled “Kwaku The Traveller”. The track reached Number 1 on the Ghanaian and Nigerian Apple Music charts. The Single is seen as the first Ghana song to go number 1 in Nigeria music chart. In October 2022, he released his debut album “The Villain I Never Was”.
The album received critical acclaim, earning him several awards. During the 2022 Ghana Music Awards, Black Sherif was awarded the “Best New Artist” and “Best Hip Hop Song”.
He has been opportune to collaborate with many artists like Sarkodie, Stormzy, DJ Breezy, Larry Gaaga, Amerado and many others.
On 20 February 2023, he won the “Best Hip Hop Award” at the Sound city MVP Awards, which was held at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos State, Nigeria.
List of some of his songs:
· First Sermon
· Second Sermon
· Money
· Kwaku The Traveller
· Konongo Zongo
· Destiny
· Oil In My Head
· Talk Talk
· Ankonam
· Ade Akye
· Money Remix
· Cry For Me
· The Homeless Song
· Samir Kinidi
· Sad Boy Don’t Fold
· Amerado
· Gold Digga ft Samsney
· Always
· Come And Go
· Wasteman
· Don’t Forget Me
· Oh Paradise
· Soja
· 45
· Toxic Love City
· January 9
Relationship:
Based on most of the interviews granted by Black Sherif, it shows that he isn’t in any relationship currently and seems to be focused on his career.
Net Worth:
Black Sherif has an estimated net worth of $500,000 which his primary source of income is from his music career.