Popular artist Mohammed Ismail Sherif, professionally known as Black Sherif, has teased fans with a glimpse of his upcoming track titled “KilosMilos.”
In a recent post on X dated May 5, Black Sherif shared two photos with the caption “KilosMilos,” signaling the imminent release of his new work.
A short snippet of the song has already surfaced online, featuring Black Sherif singing while cruising in a car at night.
The 28-second clip has sparked discussions on social media due to its purported political references, notably using symbols like the Elephant and Umbrella, synonymous with Ghana’s major political parties.
The lyrics hint at economic themes, with lines like “In times back when we hit milli (thousands), we spend half and use the remainder to import things, okiloo, okiloo, the big type, elephants. In times back when we hit millis, we spent half and used the remainder to import umbrellas…”
This lyrical content has raised eyebrows, with content creator Magraheb TV among those questioning the potential political messaging behind the song.
Unlike some musicians who openly align with political parties, Black Sherif has not publicly expressed any political affiliations since his breakthrough into the music scene.
Given Ghana’s upcoming 2024 elections in December, where musicians and entertainers are expected to have a significant impact on campaigns, Black Sherif’s new track has added an intriguing dimension to the country’s political and cultural landscape.
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