Ghanaian music sensation Black Sherif has earned a nomination for Best International Act at the 2025 BET Awards, marking a major milestone in his fast-rising career.
The artist behind hits like Second Sermon and Kwaku The Traveller will go head-to-head with an impressive lineup of global stars, including Tyla (South Africa), Rema and Ayra Starr (Nigeria), Any Gabrielly and Luanna (Brazil), Basky and Ezra Collective (UK), Uncle Waffles (Eswatini), as well as Joé Dwèt Filé and SDM (France).
While this is Black Sherif’s first nomination at the main BET Awards, he previously received a BET Hip Hop Awards nod in 2023, highlighting his expanding international reach.
At just 23, rapper Mohammed Ismail Sharrif has emerged as one of Ghana’s most distinctive musical talents, rising to prominence in 2021 with a series of viral hits that fused drill, Afrobeat, and highlife. His powerful storytelling, raw energy, and introspective lyrics have struck a chord with listeners across Africa and beyond.
His latest album, Iron Boy, is dominating streaming platforms and music charts, solidifying his place among the leading voices of a new wave of African artists.
Past Ghanaian stars recognized at the BET Awards include Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, Kwesi Arthur, Camidoh, R2Bees, MzVee, D Black, Fuse ODG, and Kojo Antwi.
The 2025 BET Awards will honour excellence in music, entertainment, and culture across the global Black diaspora, with the ceremony set to capture worldwide attention.
