Some residents of Konongo Zongo were overcome with joy, on Saturday, when Black Sherif was adjudged the Artiste of the Year at the 2023 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.
Those who had stayed up to watch the event took to the streets a little after 2:00 pm jumping and celebrating their young talented act.
The residents were captioned in a video shared on social media praising Black Sherif for his achievements on the night.
Scenes from Konongo Zongo after Black Sherif was announced Artist of the Year. It appears the “Rasta Party” has started already. #24thVGMA pic.twitter.com/ASq8u0YqTi
— Hitz 103.9 FM (@Hitz1039FM) May 7, 2023
Black Sherif took home three other awards namely Best Hip-hop Song of the Year, Best Music Video and Most Popular Song of the Year.
He was also praised for delivering one of the best performances of the night.
Once upon a time
A little boy from Konongo Zongo
24th VGMA ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
@blacksherif_ pic.twitter.com/D4D8sB58m1 — Ghana Music Awards (@GHMusicAwards) May 7, 2023
Remembering his roots, the young artiste thanked his family, friends and Konongo Zongo for their contribution to his success whenever he stood at the podium to take an award.
Click here to check out the full list of winners.
Source: Ghana News
