Rising Ghanaian star Black Sherif, born Mohammed Ismail Sharrif, is rewriting history with his debut album Iron Boy, which has maintained an impressive record-breaking run on digital streaming platforms since its release on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Since its launch, the album has consistently dominated the charts, securing leading positions on both the Apple Music Ghana Top Albums and the Apple Music Top 100 Ghana charts. Its standout single Sacrifice currently sits at #1 on the Top 100 songs chart.
Beyond Apple Music, Iron Boy has achieved remarkable international success. It debuted at #6 on Spotify’s Top Debut Albums UK chart and entered the Billboard World Albums Chart at #10. The project also set a new benchmark as the most-streamed Ghanaian album in a single day, amassing over 2 million streams within just 24 hours.
Black Sherif’s soaring influence has earned him a nomination at the 2025 BET Awards in the prestigious Best International Act category. He has also secured multiple nominations at the African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA 2025), including Best Male West Africa, Songwriter of the Year, Best African Act Reggae & Dancehall, and Best African Video of the Year.
These milestones underscore not only his extraordinary artistry but also the rising global prominence of African music.