Ikechukwu Eric Ahiauzu (born January 6, 1989) is a singer, composer, and musician from Nigeria.
Ric Hassani is one of Nigeria’s most well-known pop and alternative singers.
Dare Art-Aade, Timi Dakolo, and Chike are among his contemporaries.
He began his career by singing and playing the piano. He is the owner of his own record label.
Gentleman, his 2016 single, was released. To unwind while riding his bike, he released his debut album, The African Gentleman, in 2017.
This album earned him many fans, and they couldn’t help but want more.
He has collaborated with many well-known Nigerians and has received numerous award nominations.
Early Life
Ric Hassani, born on January 6, 1989, is his family’s last born and only male child.
His sisters sang in the choir at their local Anglican church.
He is from Port Harcourt, the capital city of Rivers State, Nigeria.
He was interested in physics and mathematics as a child. His father enjoyed listening to old high life records.
He used to follow his sisters to choir sessions for the meat-pie that was always shared during the rehearsals, not for the singing.
He was thereafter tasked with distributing the meat pie. He began as a classical chorister at the age of seven.
Education
Ric Hassani received his primary education at PortHarcourt, where he grew up, and then went on to study Economics at Covenant University.
He also holds a Master of Science in Energy Economics from the University of Surrey in England.
Career
Ric Hassani began his professional career as a pianist and singer in 2013.
Hassani was his given name. From a TV show he enjoyed. His work is influenced by Chris Brown, Sam Smith, and Justin Bieber. Riverland Records is his own record label.
Gentleman, his smash track from 2016, was released in 2016. In 2017, he released his debut album, The African Gentleman.
Ric Hassani moved to Lagos in 2010 to work and live. When creating songs and videos, he never forgets his background.
He tried to conceal his lovely voice beneath the shadows of his rapping abilities.
He received three AFRIMMA Award nominations: Best R&BSoul Artist, Video of the Year, and Most Promising Artiste. His listeners are mostly Lagos men.
Personal Life
Ric Hassani’s personal life is unknown, but he is said to be in a relationship with prominent Nigerian musician Waje.
The idea that Waje is Ric Hassani’s girlfriend, spouse, or future wife has become an online craze. This is not verified because there is no verifiable publication proving it.
Social Media
Ric Hassani has active social media presence. He is on Instagram @richassani with over 179k followers.
Net Worth
The Port Harcourt born Nigerian talented Afro R and B Singer, Ric Hassani has accumulated an estimated net worth of $300,000.
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