Ric Hassani

Ric Hassani
Hassani performing at Lake of Stars in Malawi
Hassani performing at Lake of Stars in Malawi
Background information
Birth nameIkechukwu Eric Ahiauzu
Also known asRico Slim
Born (1989-01-06) 6 January 1989 (age 35)
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
GenresSoul, Reggae, Pop
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Websiterichassani.com

Ikechukwu Eric Ahiauzu better known as Ric Hassani (born on 6 January 1989, in Port Harcourt[1]) is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and musician. [2]

Education

Hassani graduated from Covenant University in Nigeria.[3] He attended the University of Surrey, where he earned a Master's degree in Energy Economics.[4]

Career

Hassani released his debut album The African Gentleman in 2016. He is said to have a dress style that is influenced by his self-acclaimed stance as a gentleman.[5] In April 2023, he released on the same day, his first set of official singles of the year, "Amina" and "The One".[6]

In April, 2024 Ric Hassani was announced as one of the judges for Nigerian Idol S9 along side Omawumi and 9ice.[7][8]

Awards and nominations

Hassani was nominated in three categories at the 2016 All Africa Music Awards: Best Artiste in African R&B and Soul, Video of the Year, and Most Promising Artiste.[9] He also received two nominations at The Headies 2016, including Best Alternative Song for "Gentleman".[2][10]

In December 2018, the Falz and Olamide-assisted "Believe" won Best Collaboration at the Galaxy Music Awards.[11]

Discography

Studio albums

  • The African Gentleman (2016)
  • The Prince I Became (2021)
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  • The Prince I Became (2020)
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References

  1. ^ Agu, Zain (February 14, 2018). "Ric Hassani bio and interesting facts". Naija.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Africa's Rising Star: Ric Hassani". The Guardian. December 20, 2016. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
  3. ^ "SPOTLIGHT: Simi, Bez... five alternative artistes that are Covenant University alumni". TheCable Lifestyle. 2018-01-27. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
  4. ^ "Artiste of the week: Ric Hassani". Nigerian Tribune. August 4, 2017. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
  5. ^ Nwankwo, Emeka (November 25, 2017). "FACE-TO-FACE: How the nerdy Port Harcourt boy — Ric Hassani — lost and found himself". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
  6. ^ Legend, Sola (2023-04-25). "Ric Hassani – The One". Naijabeat. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
  7. ^ "Omawumi, Ric Hassani, 9ice replace Simi, DBanj, Asika as Nigerian Idol judges". The Nation. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  8. ^ "Nigerian Idol: Mira Clear evicted as Ric Hassani makes tough decision". Premium Times. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  9. ^ Solanke, Abiola (August 24, 2016). "Wizkid, Tekno, Brymo lead regional nominees list". Pulse.ng. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
  10. ^ Bivan, Nathaniel (August 5, 2017). "Why I prefer to sing love songs – Ric Hassani". The Daily Trust. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
  11. ^ Always, Gist (December 3, 2018). "GMA2018: Full list of winners at Galaxy Music Awards, facial reactions and more". Gist Always. Retrieved December 3, 2018.