More world-renowned figures are becoming aware of Black Sherif’s skills. He is a superstar in Ghana.
The most recent celebrity to discover life in the Konongo-born artist’s talent is American musician Akon.
The business tycoon claimed that his Malian friend had sold him on Blacko’s music the moment he heard it.
The singer of the song “Lonely” was talking on BBC Radio 1Xtra.
Black Sherif is on to something big, he knew right away from the pain, hunger, and struggle in Black Sherif’s voice.
Since then, the Senegalese-American musician and songwriter says he has been a fan and may eventually sign the 20-year-old performer.
āIām a huge fan of Black Sherif, he reminded me of the energy of myself when I first came out, you could literally hear the pain, the struggle and the challenges in his voice whenever he sings.ā
For him, Blackoās message is one that depicts the desperation to succeed among the younger generation on the African continent.
āHe is currently the voice of the youth in Africa,ā he added.
Black Sherif recently performed at his first-ever concert in the UK, which was followed by a performance at the 2020 MOBO Awards that was hailed as electrifying.
At the Ghana Music Awards UK, he was selected as the Artiste of the Year for 2022.
He has worked with notable figures in the music industry such as Burna Boy, Stormzy, and Sarkodie.
The versatility, fervor, and complex message of Blacko’s album The Villain I Never Was have also garnered favorable public reviews.
