Black Sherif Earns BET Awards 2025 Nomination as Ghana’s Sole Representative
Ghana’s breakout music sensation, Black Sherif has added another impressive milestone to his career, earning a prestigious nomination at the 2025 BET Awards in the highly competitive Best International Act category.
This nomination is a major international recognition for the Kwaku the Traveller hitmaker, following the release of his critically acclaimed sophomore album, Iron Boy, which has further cemented his place on the global music stage.
Black Sherif will be competing against some of the world’s most prominent rising stars, including Nigeria’s Ayra Starr and Rema, South Africa’s global sensation Tyla, Brazil’s Gabrielly and MC Luanna, France’s Joé Dwèt Filé and SDM, the UK’s Basky and Ezra Collective, and Swaziland’s viral DJ Uncle Waffles. His nomination is particularly significant as he stands as Ghana’s only nominee at this year’s ceremony — a proud moment for the country’s music industry.
The BET Awards, known for celebrating Black excellence in music, sports, and entertainment globally, has often served as a launching pad for African artists to gain wider international recognition. Black Sherif’s inclusion signals the increasing impact of Ghanaian music on the global scene.
In addition to the Best International Act category, this year’s awards will also highlight emerging talents in the Best New International Act category. Notable nominees include Abigail Chams from Tanzania, Shallipopi from Nigeria, Dlala Thukzin from South Africa, and KWN from the UK — showcasing the diversity and vibrancy of today’s international music landscape.
Black Sherif’s journey from Konongo Zongo to the BET stage has been nothing short of inspiring. Known for his emotional depth, street poetry, and powerful delivery, he continues to resonate with fans across Africa and beyond. His nomination is being celebrated not only by Ghanaians but by the broader African music community.
As anticipation builds for the 2025 BET Awards, fans and industry observers alike are hopeful that Black Sherif will bring home the trophy — further elevating Ghana’s flag on the global entertainment map.