- Ghanaian supporters in Abidjan were surprised to hear a French version of Black Serif’s song in Abidjan
- A video of the moment shared online has attracted many Ghanaian netizens
- Some industry experts have begun to suggest that the musician will consider activating his music in the French market
Crowds of Ghanaian fans and journalists flocked to Ivory Coast to support the Black Stars in the ongoing AFCON.
The Black Stars have crashed out of the ongoing AFCON in Ivory Coast after their match against Mozambique, but fans continue to explore the French country.
A video of Black Sherif’s music playing loudly in a market in Abidjan, as discovered by some Ghanaians in Ivory Coast, has got many netizens talking.
Source: Twitter
Journalist discovers French version of Black Sherif’s music
According Sadik Adamswas in Abidjan market shopping when he heard Black Sherif’s ‘Kweku the Traveller’.
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After paying close attention, he realized the song playing was a cover of Black Sherif’s monster hit with French lyrics.
The video the moment it was shared online many netizens were talking about similarities between Ivory Coast and Ghana.
Speaking with music executive and talent manager, Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh, he acknowledged that Black Sherif has gained traction across the continent, especially in Francophone markets where he is yet to establish himself.
“For any artist, moments like these are sparks that should paint a picture of your music’s potential in other markets, he added. A collaboration or two with a few French artists could make Black Sherif even bigger in those markets. “
Netizens are reacting to the French version of Black Sherif’s music
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YEn.com.gh gathered some comments from netizens as they reacted to the French version of Black Sherif’s Kweku the Traveler.
@KZharque said:
Nah, the French people really don’t steal wanna songs
@OleleSalvador wrote:
Our musical relationship with French-speaking countries is pleasant. Only if our artists take advantage of it and don’t leave it to chance will we control a reasonable percentage of music consumption on the continent.
@SIKAENA1 noted:
They have a French version of every hate song… The ones who convert these songs are the real stars
Black Sherif reacts after the Black Stars match in Egypt
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported on Black Sherif’s reaction to the disappointing performance of the Black Stars in their game against Egypt.
The Ghanaian music sensation took to social media to share his frustration with Bukari’s mistake that led to the equaliser.
Source: YEN.com.gh