Black Sherif, born Mohammed Ismail Sherif, has achieved another milestone with his song 'Jolie', which has debuted at No. 20 on the UK Official Afrobeats Chart. According to the Official Charts Company, 'Jolie' entered the ranking for the week of September 13–19, 2026, as a fresh addition. This marks a peak position of 20 in its very first week of tracking. 'Jolie' is one of six songs on Black Sherif's 'SUN SHERIF' EP, released in September 2026.
The 'Jolie' entry is not an isolated moment for Black Sherif, as he has had a busy month on the UK charts. Earlier this month, two other tracks from his catalogue also broke onto UK charts. 'Love Again', featuring Full Blown, entered at No. 31, while 'Forever', featuring AratheJay, landed at No. 42. These entries mean Black Sherif currently has multiple songs charting in the UK within a few weeks. This achievement extends his run as one of the most consistent Ghanaian names on international charts this year.
Black Sherif's history with the UK Official Afrobeats Chart stretches back several years. His breakout hit 'Kwaku the Traveller' peaked at No. 2 and spent 13 weeks on the chart. His collaboration with Nigerian star Burna Boy, 'Second Sermon', reached No. 8 and also lasted 13 weeks. Other songs that have previously charted include 'Soja', '45', 'Shut Up', 'Kilos Milos', 'Lord I'm Amazed', 'So It Goes', 'Sacrifice', 'PopStar', and 'Swagga'.
The UK Official Afrobeats Chart, compiled by the Official Charts Company, ranks songs weekly based on combined sales and streaming figures across a seven-day period in the United Kingdom. A track's debut position reflects how it performed in its very first eligible week. This means 'Jolie' has already found an audience among UK listeners despite only recently being released as part of the 'SUN SHERIF' project.
Black Sherif's latest chart run comes in the same period that fellow Ghanaian artist Moliy made history at the Caribbean Music Awards. Between Moliy's award win and Black Sherif's repeated UK chart appearances, the past few weeks have marked a notably strong stretch for Ghanaian artists on the international stage. This achievement highlights the growing presence of Ghanaian music globally.
The 'SUN SHERIF' EP, which features 'Jolie', is streaming on Apple Music. No further chart updates or promotional plans for the EP have been detailed in available reports. It remains to be seen whether 'Jolie' will match the longevity of Black Sherif's earlier hits, some of which spent well over a dozen weeks on the UK chart.
The success of Black Sherif's 'Jolie' and other songs on the UK charts demonstrates his growing influence in the music industry. As reported by pulse ghana, Black Sherif's chart performance continues to be a significant milestone for Ghanaian artists. With multiple songs charting in the UK, Black Sherif solidifies his position as a leading figure in Ghanaian music.
Key points
- Black Sherif's 'Jolie' debuts at No. 20 on the UK Official Afrobeats Chart.
- The song is part of Black Sherif's 'SUN SHERIF' EP, released in September 2026.
- Black Sherif currently has multiple songs charting in the UK, showcasing his consistency on international charts.
