How rich is Black Sherif? The Ghanaian singer and rapper has a sizable net worth all thanks to his music career.
Black Sherif, born Mohammed Ismail Sherif Kwaku Frimpong, is a Ghanaian singer and rapper who has made a name for himself in the music industry with his unique blend of highlife, reggae, drill music, rap, and hip-hop. He first gained public attention after releasing his hit single First Sermon in 2021.
While gradually reaching his peak, stories regarding a supposed ungratefulness being shown by Black Sherif to his ‘manager’ also become a topic among Ghanaians. The story was culled from a statement made by a Kumasi-based radio presenter called DJ Slim. Currently, he seems to have a good relationship with his management despite joining an American record label called Empire.
A lot of people have been in an inquisition about the singer’s net worth and with many asking whether he is making good money from music. Well, read till the end of this article for everything to know about Black Sherif’s net worth.
What is Black Sherif’s net worth?
Sherif first gained public recognition in 2021 for his hit song First Sermon. He is also known for his other hit songs, such as Kwaku the Traveller and Second Sermon.
Black Sherif has been in the music industry since 2019. He released his debut single, Money, in May 2020. Since then, he has released numerous songs, including Oh Paradise, Don’t Forget Me, and Destiny. The Ghanaian star dominated several charts and landed a collaboration with Burna Boy.
Coming from nothing despite his parents living in Greece, Black has succeeded in the early years of his career and of course, he is getting paid for his craft.
So, how rich is Black Sherif now? The young Ghanaian rapper has an estimated current net worth of $500 thousand. His primary source of income is his music career and makes his money from online streaming platforms, show performances, collaboration charges, sold-out world tours as well as endorsement deals, and other endeavors. His fortune is expected to increase in the coming years, and hopefully, he will join the tall list of millionaire artists in the world.
Black Sherif’s music is a blend of highlife, reggae, and hip-hop, specifically UK drill. In an interview with Complex, He has stated his musical influences are rappers Kanye West, Travis Scott, Saint John, Dave, Stormzy, J Hus, and Ghanaian artists Mugeez and Sarkodie.
The rapper is currently signed to an American distribution company and record label called Empire. The superstar is still managed Road Boys Association headed by a man named Madonna.
Does Black Sherif have a car and a house?
Ghanaian artiste, Black Sherif doesn’t own any exotic car or a plush house yet despite his success in the music industry and he has a reason we can all applaud him on.
In an interview with ace broadcaster Kwame Sefa Kayi, Sherif revealed he is too young to buy a big car with his music money.
According to Black, he wants to invest and reinvest every penny he makes from the music industry into his craft and push it to the next level.
“I haven’t reached anywhere. I only came to Accra two years ago to make my music. The money I am making, if I buy cars and other things it won’t benefit me”.
At the moment, what TheDistin knows about the singer’s assets is that he was/is residing in a 7-bedroom house equipped with an ultra-modern studio and a gym that his manager Madonna gave him. He was also rumored to be given over 100 pairs of sneakers, a 2020 Toyota Tundra, a Mercedes Benz C 300, plus other luxuries while still in his 5 years contract with Road Boys Association (RBA).
Black Sherif has an impressive career and a handful of hit songs
Black Sherif developed an interest in music while in secondary school. He commenced his career in 2019 when he released his song Cry For Me. However, he released his debut single Money in May 2020. Sherif first came into the limelight after releasing the song First Sermon in May 2021.
His big break came in March 2022 when he released his single Kwaku The Traveller. The track peaked at number 1 on the Ghanaian and Nigerian Apple Music charts. His debut album The Villain I Never Was was released in October 2022.
The album received critical acclaim, earning him several awards, including the Best New Artist and Best Hip Hop Song at the 2022 Ghana Music Awards. He is currently signed to an American distribution company and record label called Empire. Here is a list of some of his songs.
- First Sermon
- Second Sermon
- Money
- Kwaku The Traveller
- Konongo Zongo
- Destiny
- Oil in My Head
- Talk Talk
- Ankonam
- Ade Akye
- Money Remix
- Cry For Me
- The Homeless Song
- Samir kinidi
- Sad Boy Don’t Fold Amerado
- Gold Digga ft Samsney
- Always
- Come And Go
- Wasteman
- Don’t Forget Me
- Oh Paradise
- Soja
- 45
- Toxic Love City