There have been widespread social media reports claiming that musician Black Sherif has been ordered by an Adentan court to pay GH¢229,500 in rent arrears. These claims have been found to be misleading, according to court documents. Contrary to the narrative, the District Court 1 at Adenta has issued no such order against the artist.
Court documents show that the case, filed by Dr. Evelyn Esi Awittor, is at its preliminary stages. The hearing has been adjourned, with both parties expected to appear in court on March 3, 2026. Crucially, the subject property has been under attachment by the Accra High Court since February 2024 due to separate legal matters unrelated to Black Sherif or the RBA’s tenancy.
This suggests a complex legal status of the property, which predates the current tenancy dispute. The court has not ordered Black Sherif to pay any amount of money. The figure of GH¢229,500 cited online represents a claim sought by the plaintiff, Dr. Awittor, as alleged outstanding rent as of July 31, 2025. It is a relief being pursued, not a judgment rendered.
The Adjiringanor property in question is not Black Sherif’s personal residence. Reliable sources confirm the premises serve as the office space and studios for the Road Boys Association (RBA), his creative collective and record label.
Therefore, characterization of the location as the musician’s residence is incorrect. The core legal arguments have not been heard, and the trial has not begun. The matter will be properly adjudicated when the parties meet in court on March 3, 2026
