Ghanaian music sensation Black Sherif continues his impressive international ascent as his song “So It Goes” featuring Nigerian Afrobeats star Fireboy DML has been officially submitted for consideration at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in the Best African Music Performance category.
The track, lifted from his acclaimed sophomore album Iron Boy, stands out as one of the project’s most emotionally charged records.
Blending Black Sherif’s introspective storytelling with Fireboy’s soulful vocals, “So It Goes” captures the raw essence of fate, pain, and perseverance — themes that have defined Sherif’s artistry since his breakout.
Released earlier this year, Iron Boy has been hailed as a mature and refined follow-up to his 2022 debut, The Villain I Never Was. The new album expands his sonic palette, merging highlife influences, trap energy, and Afrobeats rhythms, all anchored by Sherif’s unmistakable voice and poetic depth.
In “So It Goes,” the Ghanaian star delivers a melancholic yet hopeful reflection on the twists of life and destiny, while Fireboy DML’s heartfelt hook adds an emotional layer that deepens the song’s resonance. Together, the two artists bridge the sounds of West Africa’s new generation, offering a collaboration that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable.
The Best African Music Performance category was introduced by the Recording Academy at the 66th Grammy Awards to celebrate outstanding contributions from African artists across all genres. This inclusion reflects the Academy’s growing recognition of the continent’s cultural and sonic impact on global music.
While the song’s submission does not yet guarantee a nomination, it represents a major milestone in Black Sherif’s career. His inclusion in the Grammy conversation highlights how far Ghanaian music has come on the world stage and underscores his position as one of the leading voices in Africa’s creative renaissance.
Music critics have lauded Iron Boy for its lyrical maturity and global appeal, calling it a defining project for African youth navigating identity, struggle, and triumph in a modern world. Tracks like “So It Goes” have cemented Sherif’s reputation as a storyteller with universal reach, capable of blending cultural authenticity with contemporary sound.
As the Grammy voting process unfolds, fans and industry insiders alike are eager to see whether “So It Goes” will make the final nomination list when the Recording Academy announces the contenders later this year.
Regardless of the outcome, the submission itself stands as a symbol of Ghana’s growing influence in the international music scene — and a testament to Black Sherif’s evolution from street poet to global star.
With Iron Boy, he not only affirms his artistic depth but also continues to redefine what it means to be an African artist on the world stage.
