Ghanaian musician Black Sherif has spoken out about his meteoric climb to stardom and growing up in the spotlight.
Growing up in the public glare, he claims, is difficult because everyone expects him to be flawless.
In an interview with CNN’s Larry Madowo, the Ghanaian rapper discussed how he broke into the music industry at the age of 19.
Blacko spoke out on growing up in the spotlight, saying that being in the spotlight as a 19-year-old two years ago was difficult.
“People do not want to see you make mistakes no more. It is hard. I am like the leading actor in my life only. So, I try to do what is best for me,” he said in the interview.
He also stated that only his family and those close to him were aware of his ability to sing, and that being in the spotlight on an international scale startled him.
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When he travels abroad, the Kwaku The Traveller hitmaker is astounded by how many people recognize his music.
He stated that a month after the publication of his debut album, The Villain I Never Was, he appeared in London, and the audience sung his songs from A-Z. He explained what influences his work.
“My feelings are my art. When I am crying, I make music. When I am happy, I make music. When I am confused, I make music.”
Black Sheirf came into the limelight in 2021 with his song ‘First Sermon’ which he released that May. This was followed up with the ‘Second Sermon’ in July.
His breakthrough came in March 2022, when his popular tune ‘Kwaku the Traveller’ charted at number one in Ghana and Nigeria on Apple Music.
His debut album ‘The Villain I Never Was’ debuted at number 12 on the Billboard World Albums list, marking his first appearance on the list.