Black Sherif Recalls Beating Over Bold Hairstyle
Ghanaian music sensation Black Sherif recently opened up about a painful childhood memory that shaped his fearless approach to self-expression. In an exclusive interview, the "Kwaku the Traveller" hitmaker recounted how he was physically disciplined for sporting a "bold" hairstyle as a young boy. Growing up in Konongo, Ashanti Region, Sherif's decision to experiment with a unique haircut sparked backlash from his community, leading to a beating that left a lasting mark. "They didn’t understand it. I was just a kid trying to be myself, but they saw it as rebellion," Sherif shared, reflecting on the incident. The hairstyle, a vibrant and unconventional style, clashed with the conservative norms of his surroundings. Despite the punishment, the experience fueled his resolve to embrace individuality, a theme that resonates in his chart-topping Afrobeat and hip-hop-infused tracks. Now a global star, Black Sherif uses his platform to inspire fans to defy confo…
