Ghanaian musician Black Sherif has achieved another international chart milestone with his latest single, "Jolie," which has debuted at number 20 on the UK Official Afrobeats Chart. The song is part of his six-track Sun Sherif EP and entered the chart for the week spanning September 13 to September 19, 2026. This achievement further solidifies Black Sherif's presence on one of Britain's leading platforms for Afrobeats music.
Black Sherif's international chart presence has been sustained, with his music continuing to attract audiences beyond Ghana. His breakthrough came in 2022 when "Kwaku The Traveller" climbed to number two on the UK Official Afrobeats Chart and remained on the chart for 13 weeks. The song also reached number five on Billboard's US Afrobeats Songs chart and became the first Ghanaian song to occupy the number one position on the Nigeria Apple Music Top 100.
Since his breakthrough, Black Sherif has continued to appear on the UK Official Afrobeats Chart through solo releases and collaborations with other prominent African artistes. His collaboration with Nigerian superstar Burna Boy on "Second Sermon" reached number eight, while "Soja" peaked at number 13. "Shut Up" and "Kilos Milos" also reached number 13, while "Lord I’m Amazed" climbed to number 10.
Black Sherif's 2026 releases have continued to maintain his chart presence. "Popstar" reached number eight, while "Swagga" climbed to number 15 before "Jolie" entered the ranking at number 20. This latest chart appearance is part of a wider international career that has also brought Black Sherif recognition beyond commercial streaming and chart performance.
In 2023, Black Sherif won the Best International Flow award at the BET Hip Hop Awards, having previously received a nomination in the same category. The award further strengthened his standing among African artistes gaining recognition within the international hip hop community. His achievements have also extended to the album charts, with his second studio album, Iron Boy, released in 2025, debuting at number 10 on the Billboard World Albums Chart.
Black Sherif's progression from "Kwaku The Traveller" to "Iron Boy" and now "Jolie" illustrates the continuing international reach of his music. He has repeatedly secured visibility on platforms that extend well beyond his Ghanaian audience. His UK chart performances, Billboard appearances, BET recognition, and album achievements have collectively strengthened his international profile.
With "Jolie" now occupying the number 20 position on the UK Official Afrobeats Chart, Black Sherif has added another entry to a catalogue of internationally recognised releases and further extended the global journey of his distinctive musical style. This achievement demonstrates the growing reach of Ghanaian music within the global Afrobeats market.
Key points
- Black Sherif's single "Jolie" debuts at number 20 on the UK Official Afrobeats Chart.
- Black Sherif has sustained his international chart presence with multiple solo releases and collaborations.
- Black Sherif's achievements have extended beyond commercial streaming and chart performance to include awards and album recognition.
