Ghanaian musician sensation, Black Sherif, also known as Blacko, is likely to have won the hearts of the hearing-impaired group in Ghana and beyond with a stunning and unexpected performance style at the just-ended Share a Coke concert.

The concert held on July 19, at Ghud Park in Accra saw people with variant backgrounds and communities come together to enjoy the celebration of music, inclusion, and personal connection, powered by Coca-Cola’s iconic campaign.

It was a highlight as Blacko called on stage a fan believed to be an interpreter to sign the lyrics of the songs to the hearing impaired to enjoy the sound while he performed his song “Sacrifice”.

This gesture by Blacko won the hearts of many, as many praised him for his thoughtfulness and efforts to make his music accessible to all.

Several fans took to X to react to Blacko's inclusivity initiative. One fan described it as a “powerful moment of accessibility”, applauding Black Sherif for thinking of fans with hearing impairments.

Another also wrote, “This is why Blacko is different. He doesn’t just perform, he connects.”

Another reaction that garnered several reactions was from one X user who wrote, “Black Sherif just made history. This is what music for everyone looks like.”

The interpreter’s expressive signing during “Sacrifice” was described as “goosebumps-inducing” and “spiritually moving”, another user said.

Black Sherif has had a successful journey so far since his breakthrough in March 2022 following the release of his single, “Kwaku the Traveller”.

The song became a hit, topping charts in both the Ghanaian and Nigerian Apple Music chart space, making it his most popular track at the time.

Before the hit of "Kwaku the Traveller", Blacko had already become famous for his singles “First Sermon”, which was released in May 2021, and in the next two months, he followed with a “Second Sermon” (July 2021), which later got a remix featuring Burna Boy.

He bagged several awards in 2023. He won the Artist of the Year award, Most Popular Song of the Year – “Kwaku the Traveller”, Best Music Video – “Konongo Zongo”, Best Hiplife/Hip-Hop Artiste – Winner, Best Hip-Hop Song – “Kwaku the Traveller”, Collaboration of the Year – “Country Side” with Sarkodie.

Despite being nominated in several categories in the 2025 TGMA, he bagged none of them but secured a nomination in the 2025 BET Awards, making him the first Ghanaian to be nominated in the rebranded category since 2018.

Other awards he's won include the 2022 3Music Awards, where he won awards for the following categories:

Hip Hop Song of the Year, Breakthrough Act of the Year, Hip life/Hip hop Artiste of the Year, Song of the Year. He won the Entertainment Personality of the Year in the 2022 Entertainment Achievement Awards.

Blacko has so far performed at over 35 concerts globally since his breakthrough in 2022, and his touring footprint keeps expanding.

Performed at major festivals like Pop-Kultur Berlin and SXSW in Austin.

He has also had major tours, with the very recent one dubbed the Iron Boy Tour (2025), where he visited and treated fans to stunning and electrifying performances.

He also toured across North America, Europe, and Africa following the release of his second album, Iron Boy.

Notable stops included New York (Irving Plaza), London (O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire), and Toronto (The Opera House).

Also in 2024, he embarked on the Villain I Never Was Tour. He played shows in Paris, Berlin, Washington D.C., and Dublin.

Speaking on his Iron Boy album, which topped charts a few days after its release, Black Sherif said that winning a Grammy or the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) Artiste of the Year title does not compare to the personal satisfaction he gets from his latest album, Iron Boy.

“This is the biggest project of my career so far. It’s my life, my emotions and my truth. It tells my story from the moment I stepped into the music industry to where I am now" he noted during an interview with Graphic Showbiz.

The 23-year-old explained that although he appreciates recognition for his work, true success for him is defined by the emotional connection people have with his music.

"My struggles, my victories, my doubts and my faith in my journey are all in here,” he said.

Released on April 3, 2025, Iron Boy is a 15-track album that Black Sherif calls his most personal project so far.

More than just a set of songs, the album tells a raw and honest story of his journey, highlighting his growth, struggles, and achievements.

“I also feel with the kind of validation I need in my life right now, Iron Boy will do the job better than even a Grammy or TGMA AOTY. That is not to say I don’t value awards, but it is just how I feel at the moment,” he said.

Meanwhile, his dominance in both the Ghanaian and international music communities has seemingly earned him some attacks, particularly from Ghanaian dancehall singer Shatta Wale, who once mentioned during an interview that he can end Blacko's career if he ever made any attempt to disrespect him.

While Blacko hardly replied, he, however, mentioned in an interview during an appearance on City FM in Nigeria on December 6, 2024, calling it unimportant.

He said, "This is the second time I've been asked this question, and I think the kind of attention I’m supposed to give that thing is pretty irrelevant in my world. You have to care about something to even let it bother you, but for this, I don’t care," he stated.

Blacko also made it clear that he doesn't view Shatta Wale as a rival.

"Nothing can happen between me and Shatta Wale. It just can’t happen. Because of the kind of position we both occupy in society, the street can’t have that kind of bad blood," he added.

The feud between Shatta Wale and Black Sherif started on October 31, 2024, during Shatta’s interview on the Bant, Rants, and Confessions podcast.

Shatta Wale took a swipe at Black Sherif’s fashion, suggesting he needed to dress better.

Shortly after, Black Sherif posted a photo of Shatta Wale on Snapchat with the caption "I plaster everywhere," which many saw as a playful dig at Shatta’s looks.