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Black Sherif’s rise from Konongo-Zongo to the top of Ghana’s streaming charts has become one of the defining stories of the country’s music industry in the 2020s. According to Spotify’s year-end tallies and local coverage of Spotify Wrapped, the 23-year-old singer-rapper has now been crowned Ghana’s most-streamed artist for four consecutive years — 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 — a run of dominance that follows Sarkodie’s leadership of the 2021 listings. 

What makes Black Sherif’s achievement notable is not just the longevity of his streaming lead, but the way his music has connected across demographics and borders. His sound — a porous blend of highlife, drill, rap and soulful melody — and lyrical focus on vulnerability, struggle and hope have become signature elements that repeatedly translate into massive plays on Spotify and other platforms. International outlets and critics have taken notice of his storytelling and range, spotlighting him as a distinct voice in African music today. 

A look at the songs that powered Black Sherif’s streaming success shows both viral singles and a consistent catalogue of fan favourites. Key tracks and releases that contributed to his streaming totals include:

• “Kwaku the Traveller” — the 2022 breakthrough single that became a global Shazam hit and remains one of his most-streamed tracks.  
• “Second Sermon” (and the Remix featuring Burna Boy) — the song that first put him on the wider African map.  
• “45” and “Soja” — key singles from his early album campaign that solidified his standing on major streaming playlists.  
• “Kilos Milos” (2024) and a string of strong follow-ups like “OH NO”, “Shut Up” and “Wasteman”, which show his ability to keep momentum with frequent, well-received releases.  

Context matters: before Black Sherif’s multi-year streak, veteran rapper Sarkodie topped Ghana’s Spotify Wrapped for 2021 — a reminder of how quickly streaming leadership can shift in a vibrant scene. Sarkodie’s 2021 achievement reflected his established catalogue and consistent listenership; Black Sherif’s subsequent takeover illustrates a generational shift in listener attention and playlist culture in Ghana. 

What this streak means for Ghanaian music is two fold . First, it signals global appetite for contemporary Ghanaian voices who fuse local languages and themes with globally current production — a trend that helps artists secure playlist placements and cross-border streams. Second, sustained streaming supremacy attracts investment, live bookings, and collaborations, which in turn widen an artist’s reach and cement long-term relevance. As local and international media continue to chronicle his ascent, Black Sherif’s four-year run will be studied as a case of how narrative, authenticity and strategic releases convert into measurable commercial success. 

In short, Black Sherif’s consecutive wins on Spotify reflect both the staying power of his songs and a broader evolution in how Ghanaian artists build global audiences. Whether through anthems like Kwaku the Traveller, emotionally raw pieces such as Second Sermon, or the steady stream of strong singles that followed, Black Sherif has turned attention into influence — and for the moment, he remains the artist Ghanaians streamed the most. 

🎧 Black Sherif — Top Tracks & Streaming Highlights (2025)

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