Black Sherif has stated that music was never supposed to be part of the plan.
Growing up in a devout Muslim household in Konongo Zongo, he said the idea of making a career out of music seemed far-fetched.
But according to him, somewhere between high school corridors and late-night song covers, his fascination with melodies turned into a lifelong calling.
In a conversation with Pause Magazine, the “Konongo Zongo” hitmaker talked about how his love for music began and how it reshaped his understanding of himself.
He recalled how performing song covers for his classmates in high school gave him a sense of purpose.
“I’ve always been a listener of music and I’ve been enjoying music since time. I’m from a really religious, Muslim background, so I never knew I could make a life out of music. I’ve said it so many times, when I was in high school, in year two and three, my classmates enjoyed my voice so much.
“I’d cover songs for the students and that gave me a different kind of feeling about my ability. Writing music then became part of my being, I began to understand myself more through making music and embarking on my music journey,” Black Sherif explained.
Blacko further mentioned that music teaches him about himself in ways he never expected. He noted that even during interviews, he mostly finds himself reflecting on questions that push him to think deeper.
“There are a lot of things I have learnt about myself. In interviews, I can get asked a question and I’ll be like: ‘Yo, I’ve never really thought about that before,’ and I’ll start to think, even after the interview once I’m home, and I’ll take it all in,” he added.
Source: Ghanaweb.com
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