2023 Is the Year of Black Sherif – OkayAfrica

A man stands outdoors near a chain-link fence, wearing a distressed denim jacket with no shirt underneath, looking to the left. The scene captures the 2023 essence of urban culture that artists like Black Sherif often embody, reminiscent of features on OkayAfrica.

Black Sherif was undoubtedly Ghana’s biggest breakout star last year. The 21-year old rapper, singer, songwriter, and performer from Konongo, Ghana first made his debut in 2020 and went on to have two years of meteoric stature. From dropping singles that birthed viral TikTok challenges to securing a Burna Boy feature, Black Sherif’s career has already seen moments that rival the likes of artists many years more established.

Black Sherif came onto the radar with his debut single “Cry For Me” in 2020. The single aired the honest…