Black Sherif turned an already landmark night into something even more memorable at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, walking away with five honours, including “Album/EP of the Year” for his project “Iron Boy.” Yet, it was his actions immediately after collecting the award that ended up defining the evening far more than the trophy itself.
Still on stage and speaking to the audience, the award-winning act made an unexpected announcement. He revealed that every benefit attached to the prize would be shared with two emerging artistes, AratheJay and Gonaboy. That included the GH₵100,000 cash prize, music video production support, and a curated album listening experience, all redirected live in front of the crowd.
“Thank you to Guinness for the 100K prize win. Now we for share am for the family right now. The 100k towards a project production goes to AratheJay and the curated listening experience goes to Gonaboy,” he said.
Delivered in his familiar mix of Pidgin and calm assurance, the message landed with clarity. In an industry where awards are usually framed around individual success, Black Sherif’s decision to openly redistribute his winnings stood out as an uncommon public gesture, shifting attention from personal achievement to shared opportunity.
This year’s “Album/EP of the Year” category carried added weight following a major investment push from Guinness Ghana. The brand expanded the award into a multi-layered package that combined cash funding, creative production support, and an industry-curated listening experience, positioning it among the most valuable prize offerings in the history of Ghana’s music awards.
Under the new allocation, AratheJay receives the GH₵100,000 cash prize to support future project development, while Gonaboy is handed the curated listening experience, a platform designed to boost visibility and industry access for emerging talent. Both components extend beyond financial value, offering career leverage in different forms.
The gesture also adds another layer to Black Sherif’s growing public identity. At just 24, the “Iron Boy” hitmaker has consistently positioned himself as part of a wider creative ecosystem rather than a solitary figure, often emphasising collective growth. On a night watched closely by the industry, he translated that belief into a tangible act.
“Iron Boy” also secured him a second consecutive “Album/EP of the Year” win, reinforcing his dominance in that category. Beyond that, he also picked up “Artiste of the Year,” “Songwriter of the Year,” “Afropop Song of the Year,” and “Best Hip-Hop Song,” making the night one of the most commanding single-event performances in recent Ghanaian music award history.
🏆A clean heart never loses. It’s playing out right before all of our eyes. Black Sherif (@blacksherif_) is a gift that keeps giving. Bless @arathejay & @gonaboypsb. #27thTGMA pic.twitter.com/ZYDcywURTe
— Kenneth Awotwe Darko (@TheKennethDarko) May 10, 2026
