Ric Hassani
| Ein sex anaa gender | male  |
|---|---|
| Ein country of citizenship | Nigeria |
| Name wey dem give am | Eric |
| Ein date of birth | 6 January 1989 |
| Place dem born am | Port Harcourt |
| Languages edey speak, rep anaa sign | Nigerian English |
| Ein occupation | singer |
| Educate for | Covenant University, University of Surrey |
| Instrument | voice |
| Dema official website | http://richassani.com/ |
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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]Studio albums
[edit | edit source]- The African Gentleman (2016)
- The Prince I Became (2021)
- The Prince I Became (2020)
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ Agu, Zain (February 14, 2018). "Ric Hassani bio and interesting facts". Naija.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Africa's Rising Star: Ric Hassani". The Guardian. December 20, 2016. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
- ↑ "SPOTLIGHT: Simi, Bez... five alternative artistes that are Covenant University alumni". TheCable Lifestyle (in American English). 2018-01-27. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
- ↑ "Artiste of the week: Ric Hassani". Nigerian Tribune. August 4, 2017. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Legend, Sola (2023-04-25). "Ric Hassani – The One". Naijabeat (in American English). Retrieved 2023-04-25.
- ↑ "Omawumi, Ric Hassani, 9ice replace Simi, DBanj, Asika as Nigerian Idol judges". The Nation. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ↑ "Nigerian Idol: Mira Clear evicted as Ric Hassani makes tough decision". Premium Times. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ↑ Solanke, Abiola (August 24, 2016). "Wizkid, Tekno, Brymo lead regional nominees list". Pulse.ng. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
- ↑ Bivan, Nathaniel (August 5, 2017). "Why I prefer to sing love songs – Ric Hassani". The Daily Trust. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
- ↑ Always, Gist (December 3, 2018). "GMA2018: Full list of winners at Galaxy Music Awards, facial reactions and more". Gist Always. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
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