Black Sherif, the VGMA Artiste of the Year, recently made headlines with a surprising revelation about his time in university. The 21-year-old musician, born Mohammed Ismail Sherrif, shocked fans when he shared his experience studying marketing during his first year of university in a recent interview at the 2023 Wireless Festival in the United Kingdom. His comments sparked a conversation about the value of a university education for entertainers and raised questions about the adequacy of Ghanaian universities in preparing students for their chosen fields.
In a video shared on Twitter, a UK blogger asked Black Sherif about his experience studying marketing. The blogger commended the artist for quitting school to pursue his music career and asked if he had learned anything about marketing during his one year in university. Black Sherif’s response was unexpected, as he revealed that he had only attended class a few times and spent the rest of his time playing FIFA.
Black Sherif’s response revealed that he attended class only a few times and spent his time playing Fifa instead. He said, “Nah, I went to class like eight times, I played Fifa as well.” This statement quickly generated a storm on social media, with fans divided in their opinions. Some criticized his actions,
His revelation caused a stir on social media, with fans divided in their opinions. Some criticized him for not valuing education, while others hailed his decision to prioritize his passion for music. One fan tweeted, “B L A C K O to the whole WIASE,” showing support for his music and disregarding the importance of formal education.
