Black Sherif Reportedly Scores Victory in Legal Dispute Against His Former Manager
- Black Sherif has reportedly landed a win over his former manager Shadrach Owusu Agyei in their four-year legal battle
- Details of the court's ruling in the matter between the two parties emerged on social media on Friday, January 16, 2026
- Many Ghanaians have taken to social media to react to the outcome of Black Sherif's court case against his former manager
- YEN.com.gh spoke to entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh about Black Sherif and his former manager's case ruling
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Award-winning Ghanaian musician Mohammed Ismail Sherif, popularly known as Black Sherif, has reportedly scored a big victory in his legal dispute with his former manager, Shadrach Owusu Agyei.
Source: Instagram
In 2022, Shadrach sued Black Sherif for alleged breach of contract after he signed a major deal with Empire Music Africa.
In a writ of summons, the artist manager popularly known as Snap Chavis Wayne sought a court injunction to stop his former client and his associates from performing at events or entering into agreements to perform at events without recourse to him.
He also sought to restrain Black Sherif from exploiting his music and image and accessing all funds that had been accrued from online streaming platforms and other revenue sources.
Shadrach also wanted an order for the appointment of a receiver to receive any and all funds that may accrue to the defendant from the use and exploitation of his music and image.
The court dismissed his request for an injunction. However, the case remained in the court, with both parties and their legal teams regularly attending proceedings.
Black Sherif wins legal dispute with ex-manager
In a press release shared by blogger Zionfelix on Instagram on Friday, January 16, 2026, Her Ladyship Justice Afia Adu-Amankwa ruled in favour of Black Sherif in the court case.
The court dismissed the bulk of the claims brought against the Empire Music Africa signee, finding that the plaintiff failed to substantiate key allegations central to the case.
The court confirmed that while a management agreement existed between the parties, claims relating to alleged revenue retention, unaccounted earnings, and other asserted financial losses were not supported by evidence.
The court further found that the plaintiff failed to render full accounts as required under the agreement and did not demonstrate continued performance of contractual duties following termination.
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The court also rejected claims relating to construction works and other expenditures allegedly undertaken for Black Sherif, citing a lack of proof.
In addition, the plaintiff was found to have failed to mitigate any losses arising from the termination of the agreement.
The court held that Black Sherif’s engagement with a third party during the subsistence of the management agreement constituted a technical breach of contract.
However, the court emphasised that no substantial loss was proven and accordingly awarded nominal damages of GH₵50,000, reflecting the limited nature of the breach. All other reliefs sought by the plaintiff were dismissed.
The court further awarded costs of GH₵15,000, limited to reasonable expenses and legal representation.
Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh on Black Sherif's legal dispute
Speaking to YEN.com.gh, entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh shared his thoughts on the outcome of Black Sherif and his former manager Snap Chavis Wayne's legal dispute.
He said:
"Black Sherif didn't win the case, but it feels like a win because the plaintiff couldn't get most of the reliefs sorted. However, it was established that he breached his initial contract and was asked to pay for damages."
"I am glad the case has seen its finality because it was an albatross around Sherif's head, and now he can put this behind him and aim for bigger and better things."
The Instagram post confirming the court ruling in Black Sherif's court case with his former manager is below:
Reactions to Black Sherif's legal dispute victory
YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:
Md.Zadaa commented:
"Nice one. No one can bring Blacko down."
Clergycreatives wrote:
"God never shamed his own. Higher heights KK. Love."
Thevoice4461 said:
"Empire did great 👏."
Black Sherif's alleged house emerges
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Black Sherif's alleged house in Lakeside Estate emerged after his RBA record label was dragged to court over unpaid rent.
In a video, the real estate page RixHomesGh showcased the four-bedroom self-contained house on social media.
Footage of Black Sherif's alleged house triggered many reactions from Ghanaians on social media.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
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Kofi Owusu (Entertainment Editor) Kofi is an Entertainment Editor at YEN.com.gh. He graduated from the African University College Of Communication (AUCC) in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. He has over 5 years of experience as an entertainment journalist. He joined Yen.com.gh in 2024. You can contact him via e-mail: kofi.owusu@yen.com.gh
Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh (Music Executive) Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh is an experienced Music Executive with over a decade of experience in the Music Industry. He is also a media personality with production and on-air experience on Television and Radio. He has worked with 3x Grammy-winning Reggae group Morgan Heritage, Mr Drew, King Paluta, Renner, Kwesi Valley, Ugandan star Azawi, and many others. NYB, as he is referred to in some quarters, is also an event producer and talent manager associated with events such as AfroNation Ghana and Guinness Accravaganza.
