Ghana's renowned artist Mohammed Ismali Sherif, who goes by the stage name Black Sherif, has shed light on his decision to exclusively feature Burna Boy and not include any other artists on his debut album "The Villain I Never Was."

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In a conversation with CNN's Larry Madowo, the artist behind the hit "Second Sermon" revealed that while he had initially considered involving multiple artists in the album, he ultimately opted not to. This choice was driven by his desire to fully express his own thoughts and ideas within the framework of the project.

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“I made so many songs at that time and I felt like, the story I was going to tell I could tell it alone, I had plans of getting features in the album, but getting to like 70% of the album, I felt I could do it solo, because I had a lot to talk about,” he said.

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Speaking on the influence of the Nigerian AfroFusion star on the album, Black Sherif stated that his first interaction with him wasn’t about the music but that Burna Boy rather “appreciated his art and made him feel different about himself”.

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In 2021, Black Sherif garnered significant attention with the release of his track "First Sermon" in May, which propelled him into the spotlight. This momentum was followed by the release of "Second Sermon" in July of the same year.

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His breakthrough arrived in March 2022, courtesy of his immensely successful single "Kwaku the Traveller." This track soared to the top position on both the Ghanaian and Nigerian Apple Music charts.

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Further solidifying his status, Black Sherif's debut album, titled "The Villain I Never Was," made an impactful entry. It debuted at the 12th position on the Billboard World Albums Chart, marking his debut appearance on this prestigious chart.

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