- An old video of Black Sherif has surfaced, which showed him living in the trenches, looking skinny and younger
- In the video, the young musician could be seen making his way from a tiny room to drink water from a barrel outside
- The video served as motivation for many Ghanaians who reacted to the early struggles of the superstar, who is now wealthy
Renowned Ghanaian musician Black Sherif, in a throwback video, was seen hustling in the trenches.
The video showed a younger and leaner Black Sherif living in modest conditions, showing the artiste’s incredible journey from humble beginnings to his current status as a wealthy superstar.

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In the footage, Blacko could be seen walking out from a small room, making his way to a barrel placed outside to fetch water to drink.

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Black Sherif, whose real name is Mohammed Ismail Sherif, was barely recognisable in the video. His youth and the noticeable difference in his physique showed the massive transformation he had undergone since those challenging days.
This video has become a symbol of hope for many Ghanaians who dream of making it big in life despite their current struggles.
Many netizens said Black Sherif’s rise to stardom was an inspiring story of perseverance, dedication, and talent. The musician has captured the hearts of many with his powerful music, which often reflects the struggles of the Ghanaian youth.
Black Sherif’s throwback sparks reactions
Legit.ng gathered some reactions from social media users.
Miss Nuella O❤️ said:
Real Definition of wait till your time
Zac wrote:
Life is so beautiful seeing changes in you and viewing your past
WILDCHILD commented:
God this is how I want my story to be from grass to grace
Black Sherif breaks record
In another story, Black Sherif’s album The Villian I Never Was hit 300 million streams on Boomplay, making him the most streamed Ghanaian artiste on the platform at the time of this publication.
The musician was given a golden plaque by the audio streaming service as they congratulated him for his stellar performance.
Black Sherif, while speaking to Boomplay, said his fans and admirers played a huge role in the success and thanked them.
Source: YEN.com.gh