So It Goes is the lead single from Black Sherif's second studio album IRON BOY, released February 3, 2025 ahead of the full project's arrival on April 3, 2025 under Blacko Management and EMPIRE. It features Fireboy DML and runs 3 minutes 43 seconds. Black Sherif — born Mohammed Ismail Sherif in Konongo, Ghana — broke through internationally in 2020 with Money and Destiny before Kwaku the Traveller carried him to global recognition, including a feature on Burna Boy's collaboration list and significant Western press attention.
So It Goes finds Black Sherif reflecting on his relentless pursuit of a better life — the hardships and victories that have defined his journey from Konongo to international stages. Fireboy DML, known for chart-topping records like Peru with Ed Sheeran and Everyday, contributes introspective verses about the personal sacrifices required to chase a dream. The pairing brings together Ghana's biggest rising voice in drill-influenced highlife with Nigeria's most consistent Afro-life hitmaker, and the chemistry between their two distinct vocal styles gives the song real emotional weight. An evocative visualiser accompanied the release, amplifying the song's motivational and reflective themes.
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Monaky ft. Jeriq – 7 GramsIRON BOY also features Seyi Vibez, continuing Black Sherif's pattern of bringing the strongest Nigerian voices onto his Ghanaian-rooted records. The album's Ghana-Nigeria creative exchange reflects the broader West African musical relationship that has become increasingly central to how Afrobeats and its adjacent genres move forward. Rating: 9/10.
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