Entertainment pundit/writer, Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo has opined about Black Sherifโs contentious ‘Baphomet’ like symbol during a recent performance at the Palladium Theatre in New York, United States of America.

In a conversation on UTV, the esteemed pundit implied that Black Sherifโs use of the image could be seen as a marketing strategy rather than a hint of his actual affiliations.
โThat sign has its meaning and its origin so if I see such a sign on your body or car, I have every right to interpret it as I want based on facts The Baphomet sign stage is connected to the church of satan,โ he uttered.
While the โBaphometโ sign may carry satanic intents to some, Arnold stressed the significance of understanding the context of show business and the tactics used by artists to build buzz around their art.

โLetโs understand that the sign is associated with the satanic church. Letโs understand that this is show biz and one of the critical elements in this game is marketing,โ he emphasized.
Arnold accentuated that in the world of show business, provoking talk and sparking curiosity is a vital element of prosperous marketing.
He proceeded and cited other prominent global superstars like JayZ, Kanye West, Beyonce, Rihanna, and Eminem, who have all been connected to conspiracy theories encircling secret societies.
โArtistes such as Kanye West JayZ, Beyonce, Rihanna, and our very own Sarkodie have been linked to being a part of the Illuminati, this has been a conspiracy theory over the years and these artists thrive on generating conversation to market their craft. Theyโre smart to play with these rumours,โ he shared
In a recent performance at the Palladium Theatre in New York, Black Sherif, the reigning Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Artiste of the Year, found himself making headlines for unexpected reasons.
Black Sherifโs performance at the Palladium Theatre will go down as one of the extraordinary events of the year. With a seating capacity of 2,100, the venue was packed with enthusiastic fans who were treated to a night they would never forget.
However, during his captivating set, fans were taken aback when Black Sherif projected the symbol of โBaphometโ on stage, leading to widespread confusion and speculation.
The projection of the โBaphometโ sign immediately set tongues waging wild on social media, with netizens communicating their thoughts and concerns about the actโs stagecraft.
Many started asking whether Black Sherifโs involvement with the symbol hinted at his affiliation with a secret society.
However, the โKweku Killerโ who also has a similar tattoo on his arm on several occurrences has indicated that it is an image of a mountain goat which depicts perseverance.
As the discussion circulating Black Sherifโs use of the โBaphometโ sign continues, industry insiders and pundits including Arnold have implied that they wish it is just a strategic tactic to develop buzz and create conspiracy around their work while leveraging controversy and curiosity to their advantage.
โLetโs perceive it as a marketing ploy to play with our minds because there has been no basis to connect even Beyonce and co to the Church of Satan or the Illuminati, itโs just artists playing with our mind,โ he summed up.
ยฉ 2023 โข Story By Edem Latsu Nukafu
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