A heartwarming moment recently went viral when Nigerian superstar Davido gifted a Ghanaian boy $5,000 after the boy passionately sang one of his songs to promote Davido’s new album. The internet exploded with praise for Davido’s generosity — but in Ghana, the story took a different turn.
Ghanaians were quick to point out that this same boy has been promoting Black Sherif’s songs for months. His videos singing Sherif’s tracks with raw emotion have floated all over social media, helping push the artist’s music organically. But while Davido responded with cash and gratitude, Black Sherif has remained silent.
This silence isn’t sitting well with many Ghanaians. The streets — and social media timelines — are buzzing with frustration. “Is Black Sherif too big to show love?” some fans are asking. Others feel disappointed that a fellow Ghanaian didn’t recognize or reward the boy before an international artist did.
Supporters of Sherif argue that artists are not obligated to reward every fan who promotes them. Still, the contrast between Davido’s quick and generous gesture and Sherif’s silence has raised eyebrows. People aren’t asking for a handout — they’re asking for acknowledgment.
This situation has sparked a bigger conversation about how Ghanaian artists engage with their fans compared to their Nigerian counterparts. Is it time for Ghanaian celebrities to show more appreciation to those who push their work day in and day out?
What’s your take — was Black Sherif wrong to stay silent, or are people just being too emotional? Drop your thoughts below.