★ HOW OLD IS BLACK SHERIF?
Black Sherif is 24 years old, born January 9, 2002 in GH · Capricorn.
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About
Black Sherif turned devotional rap into a pan-African hit with "Kwaku the Traveller". Born Mohammed Ismail Sherif in Ghana in 2002, he gained early traction with "First Sermon" and "Second Sermon" in 2021 before his breakthrough single topped Ghanaian and Nigerian charts in March 2022. His debut album The Villain I Never Was followed in October 2022, with sophomore effort Iron Boy arriving in 2025. A Capricorn with a Life Path 5, he balances rap with fashion modeling.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Mohammed Ismail Sherif, known professionally as Black Sherif, is a Ghanaian singer, rapper, and fashion model born on January 9, 2002. He gained initial popularity in May 2021 with "First Sermon," then released "Second Sermon" two months later. His major breakthrough came in March 2022 when "Kwaku the Traveller" reached Number 1 on both Ghanaian and Nigerian Apple Music charts; the track's music video accumulated 27 million YouTube views.
As a Capricorn born in early January, Black Sherif carries the sign's reputation for ambitious goal-setting and methodical execution—traits evident in his deliberate singles strategy and album rollout. With a Life Path 5, he embodies the numerological association with freedom, adaptability, and creative expression across multiple artistic mediums. Singers perform live, record albums, collaborate with producers, and build fanbases through streaming and social platforms. Based in Ghana, he represents a new wave of African musicians leveraging digital distribution to reach continental and international audiences.
He released his debut album The Villain I Never Was on October 5, 2022, followed by his sophomore album Iron Boy on April 3, 2025. In May 2025, Black Sherif received a BET Awards nomination.
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Trivia
- "Kwaku the Traveller" music video surpassed 27 million views on YouTube.
- Black Sherif previously performed under the stage name Blacko before settling on his current professional identity.
- He balances his music career with fashion modeling.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Black Sherif reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 5 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Seol In-ah
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Black Sherif?
- Black Sherif is 24 years old (born January 9, 2002).
- When is Black Sherif's birthday?
- Black Sherif was born on January 9, 2002.
- What is Black Sherif's zodiac sign?
- Black Sherif is a Capricorn, born January 9, 2002.
- What is Black Sherif's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Black Sherif was born in 2002, the year of the Water Horse.
- Where is Black Sherif from?
- Black Sherif is from GH.
- What does Black Sherif do?
- Black Sherif is a singer.
- Is Black Sherif still alive?
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