Ghanaian music sensation Black Sherif has been nominated for the prestigious Best International Act category at the 2025 BET Awards, making him the sole Ghanaian contender this year.
The nomination follows the release of his acclaimed second studio album, ‘Iron Boy, and a successful North American tour. He is currently performing across Europe, with recent shows in cities like Antwerp, Belgium.
Black Sherif, born Mohammed Ismail Sharrif, will compete against a diverse group of global artists, including Ayra Starr and Rema (Nigeria), Tyla (South Africa), Any Gabrielly and MC Luanna (Brazil), Joé Dwèt Filé and SDM (France), Bashy and Ezra Collective (UK), and Uncle Waffles (Eswatini).
This marks Black Sherif’s first nomination at the main BET Awards, following a nomination at the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards.
His nomination is particularly significant as he becomes the first Ghanaian artist to be recognised in this category since its rebranding in 2018.
The 2025 BET Awards, celebrating its 25th anniversary, will be broadcast live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on June 9 at 8 p.m. ET/PT .
Black Sherif’s nomination adds to Ghana’s growing presence on the international music scene, following in the footsteps of artists like Sarkodie and Stonebwoy who have previously secured nominations in the category.
Black sherif has been nominated as the Best international Act of the year 2025. He’s coming home with it #betawards pic.twitter.com/OM0vNxfKKr
— Black (@Blaqboe11) May 8, 2025
