The Commercial Division of the High Court has brought an end to the long-running legal battle between award-winning Ghanaian artiste Black Sherif and his former management firm, Charvis Wayne’s Consult, after dismissing most of the claims filed against the artiste.
Delivering judgment in the case of Shadrach Owusu Agyei v. Mohammed Ismail Sherif, Her Ladyship Justice Afia Adu-Amankwa ruled that the plaintiff failed to prove several key allegations that formed the basis of the lawsuit. The Court found that although a valid management agreement once existed between the parties, the evidence presented did not support claims of withheld revenues, unaccounted income, or financial losses allegedly suffered by the former management.
The Court further determined that the plaintiff did not provide full accounts as required under the agreement and failed to establish that contractual obligations were still being performed after the relationship had ended. Claims tied to construction works and other expenditures said to have been undertaken on behalf of Black Sherif were also rejected due to insufficient proof.
In assessing the conduct of both parties, the Court held that Black Sherif’s engagement with a third party while the management agreement was still in force amounted to a technical breach of contract. However, the Court noted that no substantial loss was demonstrated and awarded nominal damages of GHS 50,000, reflecting the limited impact of the breach. All other reliefs sought by the plaintiff were dismissed.
Costs of GHS 15,000 were also awarded by the Court, capped at reasonable expenses and legal representation.
The ruling effectively closes the chapter on the dispute, with the Court dismissing the majority of the claims and finding no significant financial liability against Black Sherif.
With the legal matter now settled, the artiste continues to concentrate on his music career and international engagements, maintaining his presence on the global stage while representing Ghana abroad.
