Black Sherif
Music sensation, Black Sherif, has revealed a glimpse of the life he might have led before entering the world of music.
Speaking on the Afro Select Show, the ‘Konongo Zongo’ hitmaker opened up about the alternate path he could have followed, saying he would likely have been selling second-hand clothes in Accra or working in his father’s spare parts business back in Konongo.
“If I weren’t doing music right now, I would probably be hustling crazy, doing clothes stuff in Accra or maybe if I wasn’t in Accra I would be selling my daddy’s tyres in Konongo,” he said. “My dad sells spare engines, spare parts and those stuff, that’s a family business.”
Black Sherif, known for his deeply reflective and street-conscious lyrics, also recounted his high school years in Kumasi. He shared how he often broke boarding school rules to sneak out for dancing and gambling near the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
“Back in high school, I didn’t really like to stay in school. I used to sneak out to go dance or gamble in Tech,” he said with a laugh, showing a lighter side of his journey.
Despite those rebellious beginnings, Black Sherif has carved out an impressive path in music, earning both local and international recognition. He is currently on a European tour promoting his latest album, Iron Boy, which was released on April 3, 2025.
His story continues to inspire many young Ghanaians, showing that with passion and persistence, even the most unlikely dreams can become reality.