Ghanaian rapper Black Sherif, popularly known as Blacko, has won the prestigious Best International Flow award at the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards, making him the second Ghanaian artist to achieve this feat after Sarkodie in 2019.
The award, which was announced on October 3, 2023, at the Cobb Energy Center in Atlanta, GA, recognizes the best rap artists from outside the United States. Black Sherif beat nine other nominees from across the world, including AKA and K.O from South Africa, Central Cee and J Hus from the UK, Gazo and Ninho from France, Major RD, Tasha and Tracie from Brazil, and Sampa The Great from Zambia.
Black Sherif, who has had a meteoric rise in his career over the past two years, thanked his fans and supporters for voting for him and dedicating the award to them. He also expressed gratitude to his fellow Ghanaian artists who paved the way for him and inspired him to pursue his passion.
The 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards, which will air on October 10, 2023, will feature performances by some of the biggest names in hip hop, such as Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat, Bow Wow, Ludacris, and many more. The awards show will honor rap legend Nelly with the I Am Hip Hop Award for contributing to the genre and culture.
Black Sherif’s win has sparked a wave of celebration and pride among Ghanaians on social media, who have congratulated him for putting Ghana on the map and representing the country well. Many have also praised his talent, hard work, and humility and expressed their hope for his future success.
Black Sherif is known for his unique blend of hip-hop and afrobeat music, which reflects his life experiences and social issues. He rose to fame with his hit songs “Money”, “Destiny”, “Ankonam”, and “Second Sermon”, which have amassed millions of views on YouTube and other streaming platforms. He is currently working on his debut album, which is expected to be released soon.
Source: GhanaWeb
