Black Sherif: Ghanaian Musician Set To Perform Alongside 50 Cent, Popcaan And Others At Wireless Festival

• Black Sherif is on the bill to perform at the Wireless Festival concert which takes place on 7th July 2023 and ends on 9th July 2023 at Finsbury Park, London
• The Ghanaian rapper/singer will be performing alongside big international artistes like 50 Cent, Lil Tjay and Popcaan at the three-day event
• Many Ghanaians expressed excitement when they noticed Black Sherif was on the official list of artistes who were to perform at the concert

Popular Ghanaian musician, Black Sherif, is set to perform at the prestigious Wireless Festival in the UK. The three-day concert, which takes place at Finsbury Park, London, has a plethora of international acts on the bill.

The concert kicks off on Friday, 7th July 2023 and ends on Sunday, 9th July 2023. The much-anticipated show is expected to be an exciting one, as the artiste lineup features a plethora of internationally recognized musicians.

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Day 1, has stars like Metro Booming, Ice Spice, Lil Uzi Vert, Playboi Carti, TBA, Lancey Foux, Ken Carson, and Destroy Lonely. Day 2's lineup has the likes of Travis Scott, Bryson Tiller, JoeyBa$$ and Flo.

The organizers of the show saved the best for the last, with Day 3's lineup having Ghana's very own, Black Sherif, 50 Cent, Lil Durk, Popcaan, Lil Tjay, Dexta Daps and Dreya Mac.

Many Ghanaians were extremely excited upon seeing Blacko in the lineup and expressed gratitude to the organizers of the show for putting him on such a massive platform.

Black Sherif's Dominance Is Calculated - Music Expert Chris Tsormanah Lauds Blacko

Speaking to YEN.com.gh, Chris Tsormanah, a music executive and servant at Nsawam Connect gave his insight on Black Sherif's massive international appeal and his continued success both locally and internationally.

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The renowned and well-respected music critic and analyst pointed out that Black Sherif's success was a calculated effort from the artiste himself and his formidable team.

A lot of factors have contributed to his success. First of all, he is good, unique and talented. We all know what Black Sherif has done with his First Sermon and Second Sermon songs. So he is one major factor. Another is the team around him. Black Sherif as an artiste has a product one can easily sell and his team are going that extra mile to export that talent and that product he has to offer. He said

International Gigs Are An Important Aspect Of Music

Chris broke down the Live and Recording aspects of music. He explained that the Live industry involved concerts, shows, tours and revenue generated from them. While the recording industry had to do with streams, YouTube views, royalties and the digital aspect of music. He mentioned that it was important for a star like Black Sherif to tap into the Live side of his craft and noted that being on a platform like the Wireless Festival was a big deal. He said:

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You can dominate in the recording industry but you need the Live Industry to cement your dominance, especially in this digital era where numbers are being manipulated. You would never know how your brand is performing on the ground and till you pay attention to the Live aspect of your brand, you would never know. Globally the live industry generates 50% more revenue than the recording aspect of the industry. It tells you how important it is for every top star to focus on that.

Ghanaians Express Excitement Over Black Sherif's International Appeal

BlackoCharts said:

First Ghanaian Artist to Grace the stage

shipitin_ commented:

RAS Blacko dey spoil there give we waaa ooo

PapaOdefo wrote:

Big win for respect. You will keep shinning. Blacko ✌

princeagyapon also wrote:

Sherif for look sharp then grab some collabo wit the voice of the streets

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Popcaan links up with Black Sherif in Accra

In another story, Popcaan linked up with Black Sherif in Ghana and in a video, he was spotted jamming to the Ghanaian star's tune, Wasteman.

The video sparked reactions on social media as fans were excited to see the two talented musicians together and hoped for a collaboration.

The pair met at Cheddar's luxurious, Number One Oxford Street Hotel & Suites in Osu.

Source: YEN.com.gh