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Black Sherif, the sensational Ghanaian music star, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by becoming the first artiste from Ghana to surpass 500 million streams on Boomplay, one of Africa’s leading digital music platforms. This historic achievement cements his status as a trailblazer in the Ghanaian music industry.
Boomplay celebrated this remarkable feat with an announcement on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “KILOS MILLIONS! Special congratulations to Iron Boy the pace setter @blacksherif_ and fans for hitting a record of 500 million total streams on #Boomplay.” The platform’s acknowledgment underscores the significant impact Black Sherif has made on the global music scene.
In response to this accomplishment, Black Sherif, born Mohammed Ismail Sherif Kwaku Frimpong, expressed his deep gratitude to his fans for their unwavering support. “This is a dream come true. I am beyond grateful for the love and support from my fans, both in Ghana and around the world. This is just the beginning, and I can’t wait to share more music with you all,” he said.
Black Sherif’s rise to stardom began in 2021 with the release of his breakthrough single “First Sermon,” which quickly captivated audiences. His follow-up hit, “Second Sermon,” further solidified his reputation as one of Ghana’s most promising musical talents. Known for his unique style and captivating lyrics, Black Sherif has continued to break barriers and set new standards in the industry.
The “Kilos Milos” hitmaker has garnered numerous accolades, including the prestigious 2023 Telecel Ghana Music Awards Artiste of the Year and the reigning 3 Music Awards Artiste of the Year. Additionally, Black Sherif made history by winning the 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards “Best International Flow” award, becoming only the second African artiste to receive this honor after Sarkodie.
