American rap icon Akon has announced Black Sheriff as the voice of African Youth.
Speaking BBC1 Xtra, the “Lonely” hut singer has expounded on the talent of the young Ghanaian rapper saying “I am a huge fan of Black Sherrif right now”.
According to Akon, Black reminds him of his time when he was coming out. The energy, the zeal and the confidence he carried.
“He reminds me of my days of when I was coming out. When I see him, I remembered that first record. I was in New York City when my friend Bako from Mali played me that song and I said wo who is that”? He lauds
Akon has insisted that Black Sheriff’s talent is compared to none since you can feel the originality in his vibes.
Maintained by Akon, He believes Black Sheriff is the voice of the youth in Africa and he may sign him up if none of the bigger labels shows interes early.