Since its release on April 3, 2025, Black Sherif’s sophomore album Iron Boy has taken the music world by storm. The blend of highlife, Afrobeats, hip-hop and drill has earned critical acclaim and massive streaming numbers. It became the first Ghanaian album to spend two full weeks on Apple Music’s US Top 50, while breaking Ghana’s 24‑hour Spotify streaming record with over 2 million plays.
The album peaked at No. 10 on Billboard’s World Albums chart and No. 5 on Nigeria’s TurnTable Albums chart, cementing his rising global influence. Artists such as Shatta Wale, Sarkodie, and Efya showered praise on Iron Boy, calling it a masterpiece rich in writing and spiritual depth.
Sherif’s success is not limited to music. He is the only Ghanaian artist nominated for the 2025 BET Awards in the Best International Act category—a testament to his unique storytelling and fan connectivity.
In April 2025, Nigerian superstar Davido jokingly appealed via Instagram for Sherif to yield the Ghana Apple Music chart’s top spot to his collaboration “With You,” after Sherif’s songs occupied 15 of the top 16 positions. This playful exchange underscored Sherif’s chart dominance and the respect he commands among Africa’s elite musicians.
Sherif has also maintained his position as Ghana’s most streamed artist on Spotify for 2024, showing sustained engagement and relevance . As his global tours roll out, and collaborations continue, the music world is watching what Black Sherif will conquer next.
