Black Sherif, the current VGMA Artiste of the Year, performed an electrifying set at the Palladium in Times Square to make his eagerly awaited New York City debut.
With its impressive 2,100 seats, the Palladium was packed with devoted spectators who were treated to an unforgettable evening.
Sensational music infused the air, generating an environment brimming with excitement and vigor.
Expectations were high for Black Sherif’s performance as the current VGMA Artiste of the Year, and he did not disappoint.
He entered the stage to a stunned audience and gave a dynamic performance that had everyone spellbound.
The audience was grooving and singing along to every song thanks to his distinctive fusion of afrobeat, highlife, and hip-hop. With the crowd totally engrossed in the music, hits like “Money,” “First Sermon,” “Second Sermon,” and “Villian I Never Was” reverberated.
Excerpt videos of Blacko’s performance in New York City has been trending on social media since Sunday, however, the part has garnered a lot mixed reactions is when the image of Satanic was displayed at the background of the giant screen during Black Sherif’s performance on stage.
Following this, some fans are accusing the singer of joining occult after the satanic image took the center stage of his performance.
Watch the video below;
Ghanaian star @blacksherif_ performs with 'satanic' images fully displayed on stage in US 🇺🇸
Blacko | Shatta Wale | Fantana | Thomas Partey | Black Sherif | King Nasir | Man of God | Kudus | #unitedshowbiz #LoveDaminiStadiumTour | Burna Boy | Sarkodie | Stonebwoy | Black Sherif pic.twitter.com/asbaJuR1ko
— Rof Roc (@RofRoc_) May 21, 2023
Here some comments below;
This will be the 1st time seeing a 💯 real or a devoted Muslim “Black Sherif”joining se Occult or se Freemason, I hope it’s not true, Blacko has joined? pic.twitter.com/L0mXQsY74k
— Nana Fapimso (@pnorvinyo_17) May 22, 2023
We've our shortcomings but may Allah strengthen blacko in the Deen of Islam.
He ended up Idolising the likes of Burna boy and Sarkodie and later Mandem is almost getting Lost 😩 pic.twitter.com/logJAUJQEH
— Webkid_Afrika (@WebkidAfrika) May 21, 2023
Freedom of religion and association but I hope this is just “ART” 👹🙏🏾🙏🏾
BLACKO maybe aware and understands what the USA 🇺🇸 organisers did and his management maybe aware too
If it’s a strategy to get the world talking too I hope it’ doesn’t appear spiritually expensive🙏🏾congrats pic.twitter.com/uMeTFYwpKl— PORTFOLIOthemc🎤 (@Portfoliothemc) May 21, 2023
What y’all gon say about this?
Blacko 😭#BlackSherif pic.twitter.com/V9B3LYpZvf— OLISAEMEKA FAVORITE 🦦 (@favycurrency) May 22, 2023
I’m sure selling your soul means working too hard now!! Y’all saw how Blacko came up here and earned his stripes by not taking for granted the push his people gave him! The boy be different, he was hungry for the breakthrough & had it! Now that the crumbs from the bread dey drop
— Erskine Whyte (@RevErskineGH) May 22, 2023
https://twitter.com/Kuame_Oliver/status/1660563427029401600?s=20
Yep posted his background today, looks like Blacko is channeling a demo and also I went back to listen to his album on lower rev and u can clearly hear a demo laugh on each track. pic.twitter.com/w1vuSImWw5
— VigilantGhanaian (@vigilantGhanai1) May 21, 2023
The “Konongo Crooner” expressed his sincere gratitude to fans in the diaspora on social media after the concert for the outpouring of support.
“Thank you, New York City. I love you. I’ll be back again,” he shared along with a video reel of the night which critics and fans have described as a true celebration of music and culture.
His New York City performance cemented his status as one of the most intriguing and promising artists in the field.
It is clear that Black Sherif left the stage feeling proud of himself because he had won over his fans’ hearts and left a lasting impression on the New York City music scene.
It was a night of pure magic for those who were fortunate enough to see Black Sherif make his New York City debut. The mood, music, and love in the space produced a memory that will be treasured for years to come.
