Black Sherif Plans Return to Classroom after Dropping Out of UPSA, Shares Reason
- Black Sherif has shared personal reasons for planning to return to university after leaving UPSA
- He shared his mother's quiet disappointment over his previous decision to withdraw from school
- Blacko, known in private as Ismail Moahmmed Sherif, also discussed the impact of his musical career on his educational choices
Ghanaian music star Black Sherif has revealed he intends to return to university, saying he now has personal reasons compelling enough to go back to school, years after quietly withdrawing from the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA).
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The rapper, born Mohammed Ismail Sherif Kwaku Frimpong, disclosed during an appearance on Joy FM's Personality Profile with Kofi Hayford on Thursday, April 30.
He confirmed he enrolled at UPSA in 2022 to pursue a four-year bachelor's degree before withdrawing to focus on his rapidly rising music career.
Black Sherif said his exit from university was never formally discussed with his family.
"You know when ninjas in movies want to disappear, they drop a smoke bomb, I feel like that is how I covered that," he said.
"There wasn't really a conversation about dropping out of university. But when I was dropping out, they kind of understood."
Black Sherif, who recently visited the offices of Guinness Ghana to be presented with the prize he had earned with his Album of the Year win, acknowledged that his family, particularly his mother, harboured quiet disappointment over his decision.
"My mum won't tell you straight, but they kind of did," he admitted, adding that "Even up until today, she wants me to go back, and I know I will."
On his plans to return, Black Sherif said his motivation is now deeply personal.
"I have real-life reasons to go back to school to actually learn," he said. "I have reasons that are so close to me, very personal reasons."
Black Sherif is one of Ghana's most prominent musical exports, having risen to international recognition on the back of hit songs including Second Sermon and Kwaku The Traveller.
His decision to leave university coincided with a period of explosive growth in his career, making him one of the most-streamed African artists of his generation.
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Black Sherif acquires massive property
The interview came after Black Sherif acquired a massive new property amid reports of facing a troubling lawsuit.
Photos of the Second Sermon hitmaker spending time in his new residence emerged on social media as he also announced an upcoming music project.
The news of Black Sherif's new property acquisition triggered positive reactions from many Ghanaians on social media.
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Black Sherif calls love languages "propaganda"
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Black Sherif had branded the concept of love languages as propaganda.
Questioning the authenticity of love languages, he highlighted their sudden popularity in modern discussions
However, he playfully aligned with the gift-giving category while maintaining a sceptical view of relationships
Source: YEN.com.gh
