"International #Blacko: The Phenomenal Success of Black Sherif's Debut Album"
The Black Sherif album, titled "The Villain I Never Was," also known as "International #Blacko," has enjoyed significant success since its release. Here are some notable achievements of the album within a year:
1. The album holds the record for having the most songs (6) by a Ghanaian artist and has amassed over 5 million streams on Spotify.
2. It is the most streamed Ghanaian album of all time across various digital platforms.
3. The album achieved the highest debut for a Ghanaian artist on the Worldwide Apple Music Albums Charts.
4. It became the first Ghanaian album to enter the Top 10 on the UK Apple Music Album Charts, reaching the #9 position.
5. It also peaked at #1 on the Nigerian iTunes charts, making it the first Ghanaian album to achieve this feat.
6. The album debuted at #10 on the Top Albums debut in the UK on Spotify.
7. It charted on the Apple Music Album Charts in 53 countries.
8. Each song on the album has accumulated over 1 million streams on Spotify.
9. The album produced hit tracks such as "Kwaku The Traveler," "Second Sermon Remix" featuring Burna Boy, "Konongo Zongo," and "Soja," among others.
10. It has accumulated over 896 million streams across four different digital streaming platforms.
11. The album ranked among the top 20 best albums released on Audiomack worldwide in 2022.
12. It spent 40 weeks at the #1 position on the Boomplay Top Albums Charts in Ghana.
13. It holds the record for being the most streamed debut album by a Ghanaian artist of all time.
These achievements highlight the tremendous success and widespread popularity of Black Sherif's debut album, solidifying his position as one of the most impactful and celebrated Ghanaian artists in recent times.