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Black Sherif’s Debut Album Hits 500M Streams on Audiomack, Enters Platform’s Top 5

Ghanaian music powerhouse Black Sherif has just crossed a major milestone as his breakout debut album, The Villain I Never Was, has officially racked up over 500 million streams on Audiomack.
The news, which surfaced on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, marks a historic achievement—placing the album as the fifth most-streamed project of all time on the global streaming platform.
Since its release in October 2022, The Villain I Never Was has cemented Black Sherif’s place on the global music map, thanks to his unique blend of Afrobeats, drill, and highlife, layered with raw, reflective storytelling.
Tracks like “Kwaku the Traveller,” “Soja,” and “45” became anthems, propelling the album’s massive success.
This milestone further solidifies Black Sherif’s status as one of the most influential young African voices in the industry, celebrated for his authenticity, passion, and unwavering artistry.
Fans and fellow artists have taken to social media to celebrate the achievement, flooding timelines with love and praise for the Ghanaian star.
By joining the ranks of Africa’s streaming elite, Black Sherif continues to push boundaries and inspire a new generation of artists to dream bigger.
🚨 Black Sherif’s “The Villain I Never Was” has surpassed 500 MILLION streams on Audiomack 📊
— It’s the fifth most streamed project of all time on the platform 👏🏽🔥 pic.twitter.com/Zkgl3AaYWF
— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) April 8, 2025
Recall, Black Sherif made history with his latest project, Iron Boy, which has surged to #7 on the UK Apple Music charts — marking the highest-ever position reached by a Ghanaian artist on the platform.
Released as a bold 15-track statement, Iron Boy sees Black Sherif pushing creative boundaries, fusing hip-hop grit with Afrobeats rhythms to craft a deeply resonant and emotionally rich sonic journey.
The title track, “Iron Boy,” is a heartfelt anthem about perseverance, self-discovery, and chasing joy, capturing the essence of his resilient spirit.