Ric Hassani

Ric Hassani
Hassani performing at Lake of Stars in Malawi
Background information
Birth name Ikechukwu Eric Ahiauzu
Also known as Rico Slim
Born (1989-01-06) 6 January 1989
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Genres Soul
Occupation(s) Singer, Songwriter, Musician
Website richassani.com

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

Education

Hassani graduated from the Covenant University in Nigeria and thereafter attended the University of Surrey, United Kingdom where he earned a Masters Degree in Energy Economics.[3]

Musical 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.[4]

Discography

Studio albums

  • The African Gentleman (2016)

Awards and Nominations

Hassani was nominated in three categories at the 2016 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA): Best Artiste in African R&B and Soul, Video of the Year, and Most Promising Artiste.[5] The same year Hassani was also nominated in two categories at The Headies for Best Vocal Performance and Best Alternative Song for his single "Gentleman".[1][6]

References

  1. 1 2 "Africa's Rising Star: Ric Hassani". The Guardian. December 20, 2016. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
  2. ↑ Agu, Zain (February 14, 2018). "Ric Hassani bio and interesting facts". Naija.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Artiste of the week: Ric Hassani". Nigerian Tribune. August 4, 2017. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ Solanke, Abiola (August 24, 2016). "Wizkid, Tekno, Brymo lead regional nominees list". Pulse.ng. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
  6. ↑ Bivan, Nathaniel (August 5, 2017). "Why I prefer to sing love songs – Ric Hassani". The Daily Trust. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
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