Black Sherif Nominated For Man Of The Year Award By Emy Awards Africa Alongside Stonebwoy, KiDi And Others

• Black Sherif has been nominated for the Man of the Year award at the upcoming Emy Awards Africa, which is set to take place on Saturday, October 14, 2023, in Accra
• The young budding musician has been nominated alongside Camidoh, KiDi, King Promise, and Stonebwoy, who are likely to give him a run for his money
• The aim of the prestigious award is to celebrate distinguished men and women doing great things and making an impact across the continent

Budding superstar musician Black Sherif has been announced as a nominee for the coveted the Emy Awards Africa Man of the Year award, alongside other notable artistes such as Camidoh, KiDi, King Promise, and Stonebwoy.

The Emy Awards Africa, which is in its eighth year, is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 14, 2023, and it aims to recognise and celebrate distinguished men and women who are making a significant impact across the continent. With this nomination, Black Sherif's dedication to his craft and his immense influence on the music scene are being acknowledged and applauded.

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It is no surprise Black Sherif has been nominated for the award, as he has been making tremendous waves in Africa and beyond with his unique music and relatable lyrics. In the past year, the Kwaku The Traveller hitmaker has captivated audiences with his emotional lyrics and thought-provoking songs, addressing issues that resonate deeply with many Ghanaian youth.

However, Black Sherif is up against some tough competition. Camidoh, KiDi, King Promise, and Stonebwoy are all respected artistes in their own right, and they are likely to give him a run for his money.

Kojo Soboh gives fans a teaser of what to expect

The organizer of the awards, Kojo Soboh, during a conversation with YEN.com.gh, gave fans a teaser of what to expect at the awards show.

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We are excited about the 8th edition of the EMY Africa Awards. It hasn’t been a walk in the park but we are thankful for the journey and how we are able to overcome challenges and outdo ourselves year in, year out. As this year’s Awards approaches, the excitement is reaching a fever pitch. In a special build-up event, EMY Africa is organizing an exclusive Soiree in Lagos, Nigeria, in honour of all EMY Africa Awards alumni from the country.

How fans can vote for their favourite act

Soboh also explained what the voting system of the awards is like and how fans can participate by voting for their favourite acts.

To vote for your favourite nominees, fans can like the post of the nominee on emyafrica Instagram page or visit www.emyafrica.com to click on the nominee’s poll button or text their name and category (EMYNOMINEENAMECATEGORY) to 1393 (toll free).

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He has also been nominated for the Headies

Black Sherif, Camidoh and Gyakie also bagged nominations for the 2023 Headies Award.

The talented artistes are competing for the West African Artiste of the Year award.

Aside from the three, The Therapist, a Librerian singer, is the only foreign competition in the category.

Black Sherif sets massive record

In another story, Black Sherif was reported to have set a new record for the most streamed album by a Ghanaian artiste on Boomplay.

The award-winning artiste has reached a total of 300 million streams on Boomplay.

Fans of Blacko have applauded him for the milestone and encouraged him to work harder.

Source: YEN.com.gh