Ghana’s music scene is buzzing again after Stonebwoy appeared to throw a subtle shot at Black Sherif, with a viral video triggering fresh debate over the role Burna Boy played in Blacko’s rise to international prominence.
In the circulating clip, Stonebwoy is heard discussing the challenges Ghanaian musicians face in breaking beyond the local market. During the conversation, he referenced Black Sherif’s connection with Nigerian Grammy-winning superstar Burna Boy, suggesting that without such a major endorsement, the journey could have been considerably tougher for the young Ghanaian star.
The full context of the circulating clip could not be independently confirmed from the sources reviewed, so whether Stonebwoy intended the statement as criticism, industry analysis or simply an observation remains open to interpretation.
Still, the remark has immediately attracted attention because of Black Sherif’s well-documented relationship with Burna Boy.
Black Sherif previously revealed that Burna Boy connected with his music after apparently hearing it through Nigerian dancer Poco Lee. The relationship eventually produced the hugely popular “Second Sermon Remix,” released in 2021.
Burna Boy’s association with Black Sherif helped expose the Ghanaian singer to an even wider African and international audience, with the Nigerian superstar also performing “Second Sermon” during major concerts.
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🚨”if Burna boy hadn’t co-signed black sherif, his music journey would have been worse”. Stonebwoy on an interview in london
Hmm , Stone again??? pic.twitter.com/el8C4xf6rF
— Nay 🇬🇭 (@gyamfi__01) August 10, 2026
However, Black Sherif’s career has continued to grow well beyond that early collaboration. In May 2026, the “Iron Boy” hitmaker captured the TGMA Artiste of the Year award for the second time, adding several other major awards on the night and strengthening his position among Ghana’s biggest contemporary acts.
Interestingly, suggestions of serious bad blood between Stonebwoy and Black Sherif have not always matched their public relationship. Black Sherif confirmed in November 2025 that the two had actually recorded two unreleased songs together, while earlier footage had shown them spending time together in the studio.
Stonebwoy himself recently criticized the Ghanaian music industry for focusing too heavily on rivalry and negative stories instead of celebrating success, saying unhealthy competition has slowed the country’s global musical progress.
That makes his latest Black Sherif remark even more intriguing.
