By Aaron Hammond 
Ghanaian music star Black Sherif has shared his strong views on artificial intelligence (AI) in music, saying he would rather return to farming and writing than use AI to create songs if he ever loses his voice.
The award winning musician made the statement during an interview on YFM’s radio channel, according to the supplied report.
“If God takes my voice, I will rather move to my farm and write poems and books than use AI for my music,” he said. His comments have opened an interesting conversation about creativity, technology and what makes music truly personal. For an artiste whose voice and emotional delivery form a major part of his identity, the statement reflects a preference for human expression over machine generated music.
Why Black Sherif Prefers Human Creativity
Black Sherif, popularly known as Blacko, has built his musical identity around emotional storytelling and a distinctive vocal style. His songs often explore struggle, ambition, pressure and the realities of everyday life. These themes connect with listeners because they feel personal and relatable.
His position suggests that he sees music as more than producing a catchy beat or recording a song. The human experiences behind the lyrics matter too. For him, writing poems and books could offer another way to express himself if he could no longer sing.
Artificial intelligence is changing the music industry. Some tools can generate melodies, assist with songwriting and imitate certain vocal styles. These developments create new opportunities, but they also raise questions about originality, copyright and the future of musicians.
Black Sherif’s comments highlight an important distinction: technology can assist creativity, but it cannot automatically reproduce an artiste’s personal experiences or emotional journey. Whether AI should play a major role in music remains a matter of debate among musicians and listeners.
Black Sherif’s remarks may encourage young Ghanaian artistes to think carefully about how they use emerging technology. AI can serve as a creative tool, but developing a unique voice, writing meaningful lyrics and connecting with an audience still require artistic direction.
His message is clear: if singing ever becomes impossible, he would rather explore farming, poetry and books than rely on AI to make music. In an industry where technology keeps advancing, Black Sherif is putting personal creativity and artistic identity first.
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