By Seli Baisie
Ghanaian superstar Black Sherif marked his 22nd birthday on January 9, 2024, with the release of a new single, dubbed ‘January 9’.
The song, a unique tribute to his birthday, was unveiled this noon, adding a fresh chapter to his successful music career that commenced in 2019.

To make the day even more special, industry friends took to social media to extend warm wishes, acknowledging Black Sherif’s rare talent.
A gem 💎 was born today @blacksherif_ … Happy birthday international BLACKO 👑 pic.twitter.com/XDLjxj5Zjs
— Sarkodie (@sarkodie) January 9, 2024
Stonebwoy, a fellow musician, went the extra mile, welcoming Blacko with champagne, a serenade, and an exclusive recording session in his home studio.
Reigning VGMA Artiste of the Year @blacksherif_ celebrates his birthday today. He was born on 9th Jan. 2002.
— Ghana Weekend (@GhanaWeekend) January 9, 2024
Iconic Dancehall artiste @stonebwoy joins the rapper to celebrate his birthday
Happy birthday @blacksherif_ pic.twitter.com/PcrDja3GDp
Black Sherif, known for his 2021 hit “Kwaku The Traveller,” has made a profound impact in Ghana and globally within a short span of less than five years in the industry.
At 22, Black Sherif boasts credits for 65 songs, including features and singles, accumulating an impressive tally of 31 major awards.
Notably, he holds the prestigious title of Vodafone Ghana Music Awards’ Artiste of the Year and recently secured the BET Best Flow of the Year award.