Reasons Why Black Sherif Was Arrested At KIA Out (Video)

Black Sherif, a rising star in the African music scene from Ghana was reported to have been arrested at the Kotoka Internation Airport on 19th July. This news came with no additional information as to why he was arrested.

New information sighted by GhanaEducation indicates that the musician was not arrested for offenses related to drugs or any other serious issue.

According to Kofi TV, the reason why Black Sherif was arrested, had to do with a US$40,000 contract he entered into in Greece.

The Oh Paradise hitmaker’s arrest was based on allegations made by a cruise ship company that claim that Blacko’s team was paid and was billed to perform on a cruise ship per the contract. However, he failed to fulfill his part of the contract, thus leading to his arrest.

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The young man was picked up by the police on his arrival at the Airport. He was stopped upon arrival into the country after his name had been placed on a ‘STOP LIST.’

“He was moved from the airport to the police headquarters in Accra over a contractual breach involving a July 4 show that he failed to honour in Greece.”

Kofi Adomah, host of Kofi TV channel on YouTube revealed further that the artiste was stopped at the airport because he had been placed on the stop list after a complaint was filed against him by a client.

“We called our sources and it appears it is due to a contractual issue he has in Greece having charged US$40,000 and was paid half of the amount subject to receiving the balance after playing the show,” Kofi stated.

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Black Sherif was picked up by the Ghana Police upon his arrival at the Kotoka International Airport
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A STOP LIST, also known as a Be On the Lookout List (BOLO), is a list of people or vehicles that law enforcement officers should be on the lookout for. These lists are typically created by law enforcement agencies based on a variety of factors, including:

Suspects in outstanding warrants.
Persons of interest in ongoing investigations.
Vehicles that have been reported stolen or involved in crimes.
People who have been identified as potential threats to public safety.

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When a law enforcement officer encounters someone who is on a STOP LIST, they may be subject to additional scrutiny, such as a Terry stop or a traffic stop. In some cases, the officer may even be able to arrest the person without a warrant.

STOP LISTS are a valuable tool for law enforcement officers, but they also raise concerns about civil liberties. Some people argue that STOP LISTS can be used to target people based on their race, ethnicity, or religion. Others argue that STOP LISTS can lead to innocent people being harassed or arrested.

There is no easy answer to the question of whether or not STOP LISTS are a good thing. However, it is important to be aware of the potential risks and benefits of these lists before you encounter one.

Here are some additional things to know about STOP LISTS:

They are not always accurate. STOP LISTS are often based on incomplete or outdated information. This means that there is a chance that someone who is on a STOP LIST is innocent.
They can be used to target people based on their race, ethnicity, or religion. Some law enforcement agencies have been accused of using STOP LISTS to target people of colour.
They can lead to innocent people being harassed or arrested. If you are stopped by a law enforcement officer because you are on a STOP LIST, you may be subject to additional scrutiny, even if you are innocent.

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If you are stopped by a law enforcement officer because you are on a STOP LIST, you should: