Black Sherif has shared details of how people received his first song while he was in SHS
Ghanaian music sensation, Black Sherif, has shared that many people did not like the first song he recorded when he started music.
During an interview with US-based media platform, BET, the artiste, born Mohammed Ismail Sherif Kwaku Frimpong, shared how he developed an interest in music when he was in senior high school.
However, he added that his first song, recorded in 2019, was met with skepticism by his peers at school.
Despite the initial criticism, he said he remained determined because he believed he finally had something to prove that he was a musician.
“In 2019, that was when I had my voice on a song for the first time, and I brought it to school. A lot of them didn’t like it, but I didn’t care because I finally had something to show someone that I’m a musician. I make music. It was just one song, and I was just so proud of that, and I couldn’t wait to get out of high school,” he said.
He emphasised that music became an escape and a means to reflect his environment, stating, “I’m a big fan of graffiti artists and people who reflect whatever the condition or the atmosphere is. That’s what I wanted my music to be.”
Since those early days, Black Sherif has risen to prominence with hits like “First Sermon” and “Kwaku the Traveller,” blending highlife, drill, and hip-hop to tell authentic stories of resilience and identity.
His latest album, Iron Boy, released in April 2025, continues this narrative, exploring themes of strength and vulnerability.
The album has achieved international success, marking a significant milestone in his career.
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