Ghanaian artiste Black Sherif has responded to growing buzz that he could dominate the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), where fans and industry watchers alike are predicting a clean sweep across major categories, including Artiste of the Year.
Speaking in an interview with Kwame Dadzie and Doreen Avio on Hitz FM, the 23-year-old singer was asked how he felt about being seen as the favourite to take home the biggest award of the night.
“We deserve it, don’t you think?” he said with a smile, sparking laughter in the studio.
Black Sherif indicated that while recognition from award bodies is appreciated, his motivation comes from creating music that resonates with listeners.
“My fans will be happy. And the award, if I want it, I want it for the fans. It is a validation for them. My own validation is in the music I compose,” he explained.
He added that awards hold meaning but insisted that his focus remains on his artistic growth and maintaining a genuine connection with his audience.
Black Sherif has solidified his place as one of Ghana’s most influential voices, fusing highlife, hip-hop, and drill with raw emotion and storytelling for some years now.
His debut album ‘The Villain I Never Was’ (2022) received global acclaim and debuted at No. 12 on the Billboard World Albums Chart. His 2025 project, Iron Boy, went on to make history as the first Ghanaian album to stay two consecutive weeks in the US Apple Music Top 50.
‘Iron Boy’ also broke streaming records on Spotify, peaking at No. 10 on the US World Albums Chart and No. 5 on Nigeria’s Top 100, further cementing Black Sherif’s status as an international trailblazer.
Watch his remarks in the video below.
