Black Sherif reveals unexpected moment behind popular ‘Ye Wo Abonten’ verse

Ghanaian musician Black Sherif has revealed that his standout verse on DJ Breezy’s ‘Ye Wo Abonten’ song was never part of a carefully planned session.

He explained that it came together spontaneously after he had already finished work in the studio.

Speaking in an interview on Sporty TV, the award-winning artiste recounted that he was on his way out of the studio after recording a song called “Gidi Gidi” when producer Breezy stopped him to play a beat that later became a hit.

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According to Black Sherif, although he had intended to leave, he instantly connected with the sound after hearing it and decided to record his verse on the spot.

“This one was flow state oh. Then na I for left the studio sef, we go record ‘Gidi Gidi’ that same day. Adey left the studio wey Breez say he get some sound make he play make I listen. He played it, and I was like, let’s do it. I recorded my verse immediately,” he said.

The musician noted that there was no elaborate plan behind the recording, describing the entire process as something that happened naturally in the moment.

Black Sherif’s verse on Ye Wo Abonten has since become one of the most celebrated parts of the song, with fans praising its flow, energy and delivery, despite the artiste revealing it was created through what he describes as pure coincidence.

@qwamelarbi1 This was the highlight of my interview with @BLACKO on #solokuspecial on @SportyFM Ghana !!! #Abonten ♬ original sound - Super Nana