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  • “Black Sherif Will Be Ghana’s First Grammy Winner” – Derrick Manny

    “Black Sherif Will Be Ghana’s First Grammy Winner” – Derrick Manny

    Derrick Manny Predicts Black Sherif as Ghana’s First Grammy Winner

    In a bold and passionate declaration, Ghanaian award-winning entertainment pundit and blogger, Derrick Manny Everywhere, has predicted that Black Sherif will become the first Ghanaian musician to win a Grammy award.

    “Black Sherif will be the first Ghanaian musician to win a Grammy,” Derrick confidently stated. “Looking at his musical journey and how far he has come, when you listen to his songs, you can tell this is real music.”

    The Rise of a Global Star

    Hailing from Konongo-Zongo in Ghana’s Ashanti Region, Mohammed Ismail Sherif Kwaku Frimpong — known worldwide as Black Sherif or Blacko — has redefined what it means to be a modern African artist. Bursting onto the scene with “First Sermon” and “Second Sermon” in 2021, his gritty, heartfelt lyrics and genre-blending style caught the world’s attention.

    His breakthrough came when Nigerian Grammy-winner Burna Boy jumped on the remix of “Second Sermon,” followed by the viral anthem “Kwaku the Traveller” in 2022, which topped charts in both Ghana and Nigeria.

    Global Impact and Acclaim

    Black Sherif’s debut album, The Villain I Never Was, debuted at number 12 on the Billboard World Albums Chart. His 2025 follow-up, Iron Boy, has taken his artistry to new heights, entering top charts including Apple Music USA and Billboard’s World Albums.

    A standout track from Iron Boy, titled “Sacrifice”, has become an anthem of resilience, resonating deeply with fans. The track’s haunting chorus and raw emotional delivery have made it one of the most talked-about songs in recent memory, marking a new level of lyrical maturity and international appeal.

    Accolades and Milestones

    Black Sherif’s influence continues to soar with numerous accolades under his belt, including:

    2023 BET Hip Hop Awards – Best International Flow

    2023 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards – Artist of the Year

    2023 Headies Awards (Nigeria) – West African Artiste of the Year

    2025 BET Awards – Nominated: Best International Act

    He also made history as the first Ghanaian artist to perform at the UK’s Wireless Festival, with further appearances at Afro Nation, the MOBO Awards, and other major global festivals.

    Derrick Manny’s Bold Faith

    Derrick Manny Everywhere has long been an outspoken advocate for Ghanaian talent, and his confidence in Black Sherif’s Grammy potential is rooted in years of industry observation.

    “Black Sherif’s sound is not just Ghanaian — it’s global. His voice, message, and rhythm resonate with a universal audience. If anyone from Ghana is poised to bring home a Grammy, it’s Blacko,” Derrick emphasized.

    More Than Music

    Black Sherif represents more than musical success — he embodies a generation’s story. His lyrics speak of pain, perseverance, ambition, and triumph, striking a chord with listeners across Africa and the diaspora.

    From humble beginnings to global charts, Black Sherif’s journey is a testament to what’s possible when raw talent meets relentless passion.

    With over 500 million streams on Boomplay, a growing international fanbase, and unmatched momentum, Black Sherif stands on the brink of history. If Derrick Manny’s prediction proves true, it will mark not only a personal victory for Black Sherif, but a turning point for Ghana’s place on the world music stage.

  • Let’s Embrace the VGMA – TGMA Experience and Pardon their Flaws – Derrick Manny

    Let’s Embrace the VGMA – TGMA Experience and Pardon their Flaws – Derrick Manny

    Award events occasionally spark some controversy. Perceived partiality or bias in the selection process is one of the prevalent problems. People might feel that certain artists or players are overlooked or snubbed. The underrepresentation of particular groups or genres due to a lack of diversity is another problem. These are just a couple of the many discussions that happen around awards events. It’s always interesting to see how people’s opinions differ!

    Even though identifying, honouring, and celebrating extraordinary contributions made by creatives to the music industry is the main objective of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, now known as the Telecel Ghana Music Awards, these concerns and issues cannot be disregarded.

    Derrick Manny, a Ghanaian entertainment enthusiast and pundit, has written an open letter to the notable TGMA’s organisers and important players. Addressing his concerns, he wrote;

    The reality we all have to understand is that award schemes are not Government schools that all the citizens are entitled to a fair share of the cake, even with that at times there are question marks.

    Award schemes are business entities, I mean money-making institutions that are working to pay bills on a realistic basis. We should understand that at a point lobbying is allowed especially when you have a strong bond (solid links and plugs) with the Board members who enjoy (PROTOCOL) and other incentives to make their position relevant.

    The fact that your favorite artist wasn’t nominated does not mean the BOARD IS WEAK neither biased, or not circumspect, even Christianity does not favor all Christians.

    Let’s embrace the new change (VGMA) to (TGMA) with positive energy to accelerate their progress and cement their presence to greatness.

    We all have flaws as humans, but don’t let us make it look as if getting a nomination or winning an award is the yardstick to measure musical success.

    It’s good to be honored and recognized but in all, God Time is the best ????.

    Congratulations to all the Nominees.