Mohammed Ismail Sharrif, who is professionally known as Black Sherif (born 9, January 2002), is a Ghanaian musician and performer from Konongo. He gained general recognition with his street anthem “Second Sermon” released in July 2021. His catchy hooks and choruses have garnered him over 100 million streams on Audiomack, while his music tops charts and is played everywhere from influencer videos on social media to NBA All-Star games.

Black Sherif Early Life, Biography, Age, Net Worth, Education and Real Name.

Birth name: Mohammed Ismail Sharrif
Also known as: Blacko, Kwaku Frimpong, Kwaku Killa
Born: 9 January 2002 (age 20)
Konongo, Ghana
Origin: Africa, Ghana
Genres: Highlife, rap, hip pop, Afrofusion
Occupation(s): Musician, rapper
Years active: 2019–present
Labels: RBA

Early life and Education
Black Sherif was born and raised in Konongo-Zongo, his hometown in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. As both his parents stayed overseas, Black Sherif lived with his auntie and other extended family members at the age of 10. His nomadic lifestyle exposed him to multiple influences and different cultures at a very early age.

He attended his basic education at Konongo Zongo Islamic Basic School, and completed his secondary education at Kumasi Academy, where he picked up an interest in Music and dancing.
He is a former student of University of Professional Studies (UPSA) and is currently studying at the University of Ghana.

Career
Black Sherif’s massive breakthrough had been heralded since the release of his “First Sermon” freestyle in May 2021. As a voice of the Youth, this viral hit followed up with “Second Sermon” two months later, introducing him as a force to be reckoned with in 2021.

During the maiden edition of the Ghana Music 2021 Awards, Black Sherif, who had been making waves in the local and international music space, bagged three awards on the night, including Hiphop Artiste of the Year, Hiplife Song of the Year and New Artiste of the Year.
He also took home four coveted awards at the 5th edition of the 3Music Awards which took place at the Grand arena of the Ghana international conference.

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He performed at the final of the 2021 MTN FA Cup final match between Accra Hearts of Oak and Ashanti Gold SC.
In May 2022, Black Sherif together with Stonebwoy, Amaarae and Smallgod met Kendrick Lamar when he visited Ghana and held a private album listening party in Accra for his new album, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. In June 2022, Boomplay announced Black Sherif as the first Ghanaian artist to surpass 100 Million streams on their platform. In 2022, DJ Khaled shared videos of him jamming to Black Sherif’s global hit Kwaku The Traveller, captioning it as music that touches the soul.

Discography
Singles
Cry For Me A River
Samir kinidi
Money
Money Remix ft AMG Armani & Tulenkey
Destiny
Ade Akye
Ankonam
First Sermon
Second Sermon
Second Sermon Remix ft Burna Boy[20]
Gold Digga ft Samsney
Kwaku the Traveller
Always – Darkoo ft Black Sherif
Holy F4k – Smallgod, Vic Mensa & Ivorian Doll Feat. Black Sherif & Kwaku
Smallgod ft. Black Sherif & Tory Lanez – Gidi Gidi
Albums
Black Sherif released his debut album, The Villain I Never Was a 14-track project features Nigerian afrobeat sensation Burna Boy on October 5, 2022.
Black Sherif – Kwaku The Traveller

Awards and nominations
2022 Entertainment Achievement Awards Entertainment Personality of the Year Himself Won
3Music Awards Hip hop song of The Year Second Sermon Won
Breakthrough Act of The Year Himself Won
Hip life/Hip hop Artiste of The Year Himself Won
Song of the Year Second Sermon Won
Artiste of the Year Himself Nominated
Ghana Music Awards Artiste of the Year Himself Nominated
Vodafone Most Popular Song Second Sermon Nominated
Best New Artiste Himself Won
Best Hip life/Hip pop Artiste Himself Nominated
Best Hip pop Song Second Sermon Won
International Collaboration of the Year Second Sermon Remix ft Burna Boy Nominated
Male Vocal Performance of the Year Gold Digga Nominated