Ghanaian musician Black Sherif has opened up about what his life might have looked like if he hadn’t pursued music.
In a recent interview on the Afro Select Show, the award-winning artist said he would likely have joined his father’s spare parts business or sold clothes in Accra.
“My dad was into selling car engines and tyres. If I weren’t doing music right now, I’d probably be in Konongo helping him or maybe hustling in Accra, selling clothes somewhere,” he said.
During the interview, Black Sherif, also known as Blacko, shared memories from his high school days in Kumasi.
He often sneaked out of boarding school to dance near the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). These early moments, he believes, laid the groundwork for his passion for performing.
He also spoke about defying his parents’ wishes to pursue music.
“In 2019, my mother wanted me to go to university, but I asked for a gap year to prove myself. That one year made a big difference,” he recalled.
Despite the initial resistance from his family, Black Sherif said they now support his career.
“She’s proud of me now,” he said, referring to his mother. “It wasn’t easy, but I saw a future in music.”
He described performing as a childhood dream come true.
“There are many forms of artistry. Now I sing, and I get to walk the streets of New York feeling proud of my journey,” he stated.
