Kwesi Arthur has openly backed Black Sherif to win the prestigious Artiste of the Year award at this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA).
According to him, Black Sherif’s performance during the year under review stands above the rest. Speaking during an engaging Twitch session on Made in Ghana, Kwesi Arthur expressed strong admiration for the artist’s consistency and influence in the industry.
“Looking at the year under review, I think Black Sherif should win Artiste of the Year. If he doesn’t win, we will riot,” he remarked jokingly, a statement that quickly sparked reactions across social media.
When the conversation turned to Medikal, Kwesi Arthur admitted that he has also had an impressive run, highlighting his steady output and consistency.
Fans have since viewed Kwesi Arthur’s remarks as a sign of goodwill, potentially putting to rest long-standing speculation about tension between him and Black Sherif.
The Artiste of the Year category this year is highly competitive, featuring names such as Black Sherif, Medikal, Stonebwoy, Wendy Shay, Sarkodie, and Diana Hamilton.
The award honours artistes who have delivered exceptional chart success, hit songs, and overall influence within the eligibility period.
With Black Sherif dominating platforms like Boomplay, Spotify, and Billboard and boosted by his popular album Iron Boy Kwesi Arthur believes he is the strongest contender for the title