Ghanaian musician Black Sherif has emerged as the most-streamed artiste in Nigeria for the first half of 2026 after amassing an impressive 86.90 million streams.
The two-time VGMA Artiste of the Year winner secured the top spot on the TurnTable Charts’ Mid-Year 2026 rankings, outperforming some of Nigeria’s biggest music stars.
Among the artistes he finished ahead of are Young Jonn, Davido, Olamide, Bella Shmurda, Gunna, Shallipopi, Zlatan, Shoday and Fireboy DML.
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The achievement further cements Black Sherif’s growing influence across the African music scene, with the Iron Boy hitmaker continuing to enjoy massive success beyond Ghana’s borders.
His latest feat adds to an impressive run of international milestones, reinforcing his status as one of Africa’s most celebrated and commercially successful artistes.
Black Sherif’s dominance on one of Africa’s biggest music markets is expected to strengthen his reputation as a continental force, as he continues to break barriers with his music.
🚨Black Sherif was the most streamed Ghanaian artist of Mid-Year 2026 in Nigeria with 86.90 million streams. 🖼️: @TurntableCharts pic.twitter.com/5LdHOCj3Op
— Viral Picks (@theeviralpicks) September 14, 2026 PAT/EBSource: www.ghanaweb.com