Ghanaian Hip-Hop artist Mohammed Ismail Sherif, popularly known as Black Sherif, has been sued for alleged breach of contract.
The fast-rising star, is said to have terminated an earlier agreement with the Chief Executive Officer of Waynes Chavis Consult, Shadrach Agyei Owusu, through his solicitors on Friday, 8 April.
After terminating the contract, Black Sherif reportedly signed a distribution deal with Empire Music without the approval of his investor, Agyei Owusu.
The dissatisfied manager and investor subsequently filed a writ at the High Court on Monday, 11 April, to stop Black Sheriff from performing at events and accessing funds.
The plaintiff is seeking the following reliefs;
a. An order of injunction to restrain the Defendant/Respondent, his agents, assigns, workmen and associates from performing at events or entering into agreements to perform at events or otherwise exploit his music and image without recourse to the Plaintiff/ Applicant.
b. An order for the preservation of all funds that has accrued to the Defendant/Respondent from online streaming platforms and other revenue sources.
c. An order for the appointment of a Receiver to receive any and all funds that may accrue to the Defendant/ Respondent from the use and exploitation of his music and image.
d. Any further Order that this Court may deem fit.
Mr Agyei Owusu said until the final determination of the matters in dispute, the Respondent (Black Sheriff) should be prevented from performing at events without his consent.
The suit is coming at a time when Black Sherif’s latest song ‘Kwaku The Traveller’ is topping global charts, making him the most sought-after artist in Ghana.
The case is expected to be heard on 9 May 2022 at the Accra High Court.
