Hiplife pioneer Reggie Rockstone has hailed Black Sherif as a once-in-a-generation talent, drawing comparisons between the fast-rising star and global music legends like Bob Marley, Fela Kuti, and Stevie Wonder.
In a spirited comment under a video shared by blogger Degraft Anti, which captured Black Sherif’s commanding performance at the Uniland concert in Takoradi, Rockstone praised the young artist’s raw authenticity and powerful connection with fans.
“He is one of us, from us! A real ‘star’ yet so organic! They don’t feel disconnected from him but rather connected! This young man is special and these types come ones in a…… #bobmarley #fela #steviewonder bless him” Rockstone wrote.
The video showed an emotionally charged crowd singing along to Black Sherif’s “Top of the Morning” with palpable intensity—an image that, for Rockstone, captured the essence of true artistry rooted in people’s lived experiences.
Known as the Grandpapa of Hiplife, Reggie Rockstone is credited with birthing a movement that fused hip-hop with highlife and Ghanaian storytelling. His endorsement of Sherif not only validates the young singer’s meteoric rise but also places him within a rare lineage of globally influential musicians whose music resonates far beyond the charts.
Rockstone’s message was clear: Black Sherif’s appeal isn’t about hype but heart. “A real star yet so organic,” he emphasised, underscoring Sherif’s ability to remain grounded even while achieving international acclaim.
As Black Sherif continues to build a global fanbase, his music remains rooted in the gritty realities of Ghana’s youth, offering raw emotion, vulnerability, and truth. For fans and critics alike, that combination is what makes his journey all the more powerful—and, in Rockstone’s eyes, truly legendary.
