Social media has been awash with claims that an Adentan court has directed musician Black Sherif to pay GH¢229,500 in rent arrears. However, court records indicate that these reports are inaccurate.
Contrary to the circulating narrative, District Court 1 in Adenta has not issued any payment order against the artiste. Documents from the court reveal that the case, initiated by Dr. Evelyn Esi Awittor, is still at an early, preliminary stage.
The matter has been adjourned, and both parties are scheduled to appear before the court on March 3, 2026. Importantly, the property at the center of the dispute has been under attachment by the Accra High Court since February 2024, arising from separate legal issues that have no connection to Black Sherif or the tenancy involving the Road Boys Association (RBA).
This indicates that the property’s legal complications existed prior to the current rent dispute. As it stands, the court has made no ruling requiring Black Sherif to pay any money.
The GH¢229,500 figure being circulated online refers to the amount being claimed by the plaintiff as alleged outstanding rent as of July 31, 2025. It remains a relief being sought, not a judgment delivered by the court.
Additionally, the Adjiringanor property is not the personal residence of the musician. Credible sources confirm that the premises are used as offices and studio facilities for the Road Boys Association, Black Sherif’s creative collective and record label. Describing the property as his residence is therefore inaccurate.
The substantive legal issues are yet to be argued, as the trial has not commenced. The case will be fully examined when proceedings resume on March 3, 2026