“The Empire Truth!” – Black Sherif’s Ex-Manager Breaks Silence After Losing GH₵1.1M Legal Battle

The multi-year legal war between global superstar Black Sherif and his former manager/investor, Shadrach Owusu Agyei (popularly known as Snap), has finally come to an end. On Friday, January 16, 2026, the Accra High Court (Commercial Division) delivered a landmark judgment that largely cleared the “Kwaku The Traveller” hitmaker of the multi-million cedi claims brought against him.  

In the wake of the ruling, Shadrach Owusu Agyei has opened up about the origin of their fallout, painting a picture of a young artist who felt trapped by a “confusing” international deal.

According to Snap, the crisis began when Black Sherif returned from Nigeria and presented him with a contract from Empire Entertainment. Snap alleges that Black Sherif admitted he had been encouraged to sign the deal by entertainment executive Aubrey Mensah but didn’t fully understand the terms.

• The Duration: A staggering 15-year commitment, which Snap advised was too long for the money offered.

• The Payment: While the deal promised $30,000, Snap claims Black Sherif only received $15,000, with the rest supposedly held for production costs.

• The “Yaw Tog” Factor: Interestingly, Snap claims Black Sherif was initially hesitant to work with the Empire team because he felt they had ignored him in his early days to focus all their attention on Yaw Tog.

Despite Snap’s claims of neglect and financial loss, the court, presided over by Her Ladyship Justice Afia Adu-Amankwa, ruled that Snap failed to substantiate his core allegations.

• GH₵1.1 Million Claim Dismissed: The court rejected Snap’s demand for a 20% share of all earnings and over GH₵1.1 million in investment reimbursements.  

• Technical Breach: The judge found that Black Sherif’s engagement with Empire while under a management contract was only a “technical breach.”  

• The Penalty: Instead of the millions sought, the court awarded only GH₵50,000 in nominal damages to Snap a fraction of his original demand.  

The judgment effectively brings an end to a saga that began in April 2022. While Snap insists his intentions were to protect the artist from a bad deal, the court found his financial claims lacked the necessary evidence. Black Sherif, who was also awarded GH₵15,000 in costs, is now legally free to continue his global dominance without the shadow of this lawsuit.