Ghanaian musician Black Sherif, popularly known as Blacko, has weighed in on the exclusion of Ghanaian artistes from the 2026 Grammy Awards nominations, suggesting that the local music industry lacks understanding of certain aspects of the prestigious event.

Speaking to Hitz FM on November 10, 2025, Black Sherif highlighted that while he could not specify the exact details, there are important elements of the Grammy Awards process that the Ghanaian music scene has yet to grasp.

“I believe there are so many things that we do not know about the Grammys. There is some education that we need, and as time goes on, we will get it. It is a growing industry that we have,” he explained.

“I would have been happy if they nominated me, but it didn’t even shift me when I was not nominated. I am not pushed, I’m not touched,” he stated.

“My fans would be happy, and the awards, mostly if I want it, I want it for the fans. It is a validation for them. My validation is in the music, but the community that supports me, they need the awards.”