@BLACK SHERIF...Mohammed Ismail Sherif Kwaku Frimpong[2] (born 9 January 2002),[3] professionally known as Black Sherif and formerly Blacko,[4] is a Ghanaian singer, rapper and fashion model. He initially gained popularity in 2021 with his song "First Sermon," which he released in May 2021. This was followed up with the "Second Sermon" in July 2021.[5] His breakthrough came in March 2022 with his hit single "Kwaku the Traveller," which reached Number 1 on the Ghanaian and Nigerian Apple Music charts.[6] (Its music video has been viewed 27 million times on youtube). He then released his debut album, The Villain I Never Was, on 5 October 2022.[7] His sophomore album, Iron Boy, was released on 3 April 2025.[8] Early life and education Mohammed Ismail Sherif was born and raised in Konongo-Zongo, in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. As both his parents worked mostly overseas,[7] he started living with his aunt and other extended family members at the age of 10. His nomadic lifestyle exposed him to multiple influences and different cultures at a very early age.[