Gen F: Black Sherif is the message.⁠ ⁠ Black Sherif speaks with a wisdom beyond his years. Sprawled out in the lobby of an East London hotel but still noticeably taller than every other guest, the 20-year-old singer-rapper is self-reflective and philosophical. “I’ve been called this since I was a kid: an old soul,” he says, maintaining intense eye contact. “I try to make sense.”⁠ ⁠ Blacko is one of Ghana’s brightest young stars. Songs like 2021’s electrifying “Second Sermon” introduced a global audience to his unique style — a blend of rap, trap, and asakaa, otherwise known as Ghanaian drill. His debut album, The Villain I Never Was, one of The FADER’s favorite records of 2022, pushes that sound even further, laying his syncopated delivery over mournful and atmospheric beats.⁠ ⁠ Click the link in our bio now to read the full Gen F feature on @blacksherif_ ⁠ ⁠ 🖋️: @noir_christine 📸: @yossyakin