Ric Hassani

Ric Hassani
human
Ein sex anaa gendermale Edit
Country wey e be citizenNigeria Edit
Name wey dem give amEric Edit
Ein date of birth6 January 1989 Edit
Place dem born amPort Harcourt Edit
Languages edey speak, rep anaa signNigerian English Edit
Ein occupationsinger Edit
Educate forCovenant University, University of Surrey Edit
Instrumentvoice Edit
Dema official websitehttp://richassani.com/ Edit

Ikechukwu Eric Ahiauzu dem better know am as Ric Hassani (dem born am 6 January 1989, insyd Port Harcourt[1]) be a Nigerian singer, songwriter den musician.[2]

Education

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Hassani graduate from Covenant University insyd Nigeria.[3] He attend de University of Surrey, wer na he earn a Master's degree insyd Energy Economics.[4]

Career

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Hassani release ein debut album The African Gentleman insyd 2016. He claim say he get a dress style wey be influenced by ein self-acclaimed stance as a gentleman.[5] Insyd April 2023, he release for de same day, ein first set of official singles of de year, "Amina" den "The One".[6]

Insyd April, 2024 na dem announce Ric Hassani as one of de judges give Nigerian Idol S9 alongsyd Omawumi den 9ice.[7][8]

Awards den nominations

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Na dem nominate Hassani insyd three categories for de 2016 All Africa Music Awards: Best Artiste in African R&B and Soul, Video of the Year, den Most Promising Artiste.[9] He sanso receive two nominations for The Headies 2016, wey dey include Best Alternative Song for "Gentleman".[2][10]

Insyd December 2018, de Falz den Olamide-assisted "Believe" win Best Collaboration for de Galaxy Music Awards.[11]

Discography

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Studio albums

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

References

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  1. ↑ Agu, Zain (February 14, 2018). "Ric Hassani bio and interesting facts". Naija.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "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 (in American English). 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 (in American English). 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.