Ghanaian music sensation Black Sherif has shared the story behind his unique fashion sense, recalling even a time when he was beaten for sporting a particular hairstyle.
Speaking in an interview with international fashion magazine Patta, the Second Sermon hitmaker responded to being described as one of Ghana’s best-dressed men. He explained that his style journey started after his mother travelled to Greece, leaving him in the care of his aunt.
“My whole style started in a woman’s closet—my auntie’s. When my mom left for Greece, I stayed with my auntie, and she had all kinds of stylish stuff. I’d sneak into her things, steal belts, and glasses. That’s when I got into appearances,” he said.
This early experimentation came with risks, as he recalled being beaten for a particular hairstyle.
“I also tried different hairstyles, like one called “backbone,” and got beaten for it because it was too bold for where I was living. I’ve always been chasing freedom to dress how I want,” he added.
He also credited his mother, a seamstress, for his style.
“I used to sew my buttons for school. Even in high school, I’d alter my clothes because I couldn’t afford a tailor. If I didn’t like something about a shirt or a pair of sneakers, I’d cut it and make it my own,” he said.
The interview also touched on his venture into high fashion, specifically his walk for the brand Labrum at London Fashion Week in September 2023.
“As a teenager, I couldn’t afford real designer clothes, so I wore replicas. But now, I get these things as gifts, and I feel like I have a fashion dream that will come true. After walking for Labrum, people told me I was natural at it,” he said.
Despite his initial doubts about his performance on the runway, he was encouraged by the strong positive reactions.
“I thought I didn’t do a great job, but the reactions were strong. I’m still figuring out my way in fashion, but I believe in it,” he said.
