Black Sherif expressed that the most significant moment in his life was when he was crowned Artiste of the Year at the 2023 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards and he received a phone call from his mother, who congratulated him on his achievement.
According to him, this gesture from his mom left a lasting emotional impact on him and as you can imagine, this new development has added a layer of excitement as far as entertainment in Ghana is concerned.
“The proudest moment of my life was when my mom called to congratulate me on the VGMA Artiste of the Year win. My mom was one of those who believed in school and education but I was rather interested in music,” said the female host interviewing him.
Despite his disbelief in making a career out of music, he always had confidence in his singing abilities. Reflecting on his journey, he shared how he began rapping during his high school years and, upon completing his education, made the bold choice to pursue music, leaving everything else behind.
Never came to my mind that I could make a life out of music, but I always knew I could sing. Like, every community that I’ve been in, I’ve been that guy. I started in high school. That was when I joined the boys who were rapping in class. Starting after high school, making music. I had nothing to lose. I was just risking it left and right. I was just doing everything to make sure the music I did came from the right place. Like every day I wake up and try to be more than who I was. Because that’s the only thing I have control over. People can deny me everything, but my ability to make beautiful songs and performances. I have control over that,” he said.
On the night of the 2023 VGMAs, Black Sherif emerged as the recipient of three accolades during, namely the highly esteemed Artiste of the Year award, the Best Hip Pop Song award, and the Vodafone Most Popular Song of the Year Award.
In a closely contested competition, Piesie Esther, a formidable contender, secured the Gospel Song of the Year and the Gospel Artiste of the Year titles but unfortunately fell short of claiming the ultimate prize to the Konongo soldier.
The Artiste of the Year category also featured other notable artists such as King Promise, Kidi, Stonebwoy, Sarkodie, Camido, and Joe Mettle.
Black Sherif’s remarkable achievements now position him as the successor to the previous year’s winner, Kidi.
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