As anticipation builds toward the Telecel Ghana Music Awards, Ghanaian rapper Kwesi Arthur has publicly declared his support for Black Sherif to win the coveted Artist of the Year award.
Speaking during a live session with content creator MadelnGhana on April 16, 2026, the “Okay Switch” hitmaker stated that based on the year under review, Black Sherif stands out as the most deserving candidate.
“Looking at the year, I think Black Sherif should be Artist of the Year. If he no win, we go riot,” Kwesi Arthur said, a remark that has since stirred conversations across social media.
During the discussion, Kwesi Arthur threw the question back to MadelnGhana, who named Medikal as another strong contender, citing his impact over the past year.
However, Kwesi Arthur maintained that Black Sherif remains the standout candidate, particularly highlighting his critically acclaimed project Iron Boy as a leading force in the Album/EP of the Year category.
Black Sherif heads into the 2026 awards season with significant momentum, having secured the highest number of nominations—nine in total.
His nominations span major categories, including Artist of the Year, Best Hiplife/Hip-Hop Artiste of the Year, and Best Hip-Hop Song for his hit track Where Dem Boys.
His popular single Sacrifice has also earned nominations in multiple categories, including Best Afropop Song, Best Music Video, Songwriter of the Year, and Most Popular Song.
In addition, his collaboration So It Goes with Nigerian star Fireboy DML has been nominated for International Collaboration of the Year.
Kwesi Arthur says Black Sherif be ein AOTY🫵🔥 pic.twitter.com/Pad62HBXGX
— Mr. OJ (@_Just_ice) April 16, 2026