Panshak Henri Zamani (born October 30, 1984) is one of Nigeria’s most successful rappers.
The 36-year-old is professionally known as Ice Prince. After the release of the hit singles Oleku, Superstar, and Juju, he rose to prominence in the industry.
In 2011, he released his debut album, Everybody Loves Ice Prince. He was previously signed to Chocolate City Music Group, where he climbed to the position of Vice-President.
He has released two more albums since his debut, Fire Of Zamani and Jos To The World.
Early Life
Ice Prince was born on October 30, 1984, and was given the name Panshak Henri Zamani. He was born in the Niger State city of Minna. He is of the Angas ethnic group from Plateau state.
When he was two years old, his parents chose to go to Jos in quest of better employment possibilities. As a result, Ice Prince relocated to Plateau State with them and spent the next two decades there. When Ice Prince was in his twenties, his mother died at the frigid hands of death.
Ice Prince’s passion has always been music. He was only fifteen years old when he began writing rap songs and performing them at school functions. He had begun recording the tunes by the time he was seventeen.
Ice Prince created ECOMOG with the help of some of his music-loving buddies. This happened in 2002. Unfortunately, the group did not last more than a year before disbanding.
During his time at university, he met people like MI Abaga, Jesse Jagz, Ruby, and Lindsey Abudei. They founded a group called Loopey Crew.
Education
Ice Prince attended St. Murumba College for secondary school during his time in Jos. He also attended Science Technical College in Jos.
After graduating from high school with honors, he applied to the University of Jos and was accepted.
However, due to financial restrictions, he was unable to finish his academic degree and dropped out.
Career
Ice Prince and his Loopy Crew members performed in musical shows and activities at Jos University. This helped Ice Prince gain popularity among students and expand his following.
Oleku, the rapper’s hit song, catapulted him to fame. For weeks, the song topped the charts and was played on radio stations around the country. Ice Prince had a record deal with Chocolate City Music, controlled by Audu Maikori, by the time he began recording his debut album. Everybody Loves Ice Prince, his debut album, was published in 2011. The album’s notable singles are Superstar and Juju.
Fire Of Zamani, his second studio album, was released in 2013. Commercially popular tracks on the album include Aboki, More, V.I.P, and Gimmie Dat.
Ice Prince started working on his third studio album in 2015, and it was finished and released to the public in 2016. Universal Music mixed and mastered the album, which is named Jos To The World. In addition, in 2015, he released his debut EP. Trash Can was the project’s name. C.O.L.D, his sophomore Extended Play, was released in 2018.
Since his debut in 2011, Ice Prince has had the opportunity to work with some of the industry’s most talented artists. MI Abaga, Lola Rae, Eldee, Banky W, Wizkid, Jesse Jagz, Naeto C, Terry Tha Rapman, and DJ Neptune are among the notable names.
Discography
- C.O.L.D
- Jos To The World
- Trash Can
- Fire Of Zamani
- Everybody Loves Ice Prince
- More
- Aboki
- Superstar
- Juju
- Oleku
Awards and Nominations
In 2009, Ice Prince won the Hennessy Artistry Club Tour. In addition, he won the 2012 Headies Award for Best Rap Album.
That same year, he won three African Artist Of The Year, Best Rap Single, and Song Of The Year at the Ghana Music Awards.
Social Media
Ice Prince is one of the leading rappers in the country. So, it is not a surprise that he has a large following on social media.
He currently has over 4.1 million followers on Instagram.
- Instagram handle – @iceprincezamani
- Twitter handle – @Iceprincezamani
Personal Life
Ice Prince, 36, is a rapper from Lagos, Nigeria. MI Abaga, Jesse Jagz, Audu Maikori, and Banky W are among his close buddies. Despite being unmarried, he has a son with a lovely young lady. He adores his son and makes certain he has all he needs.
Ice Prince tried his hand at acting and succeeded admirably. He appeared in the movies House of Gold and Shuga.
Ice Prince had a relationship with Bimbo Babatunde, who gave birth to his son, Jamal Zamani. Ice Prince has dated Eva Alordiah, Yvonne Nelson, Yvonne Nwosu, Maima Nkewa, and Anna Banner in the past.
Net Worth
Ice Prince is a very successful musician. The bulk of his wealth comes from the royalties he receives from his music and from performing at several gigs worldwide. He is also an entrepreneur and has investments in a chain of small businesses.
Ice Prince‘s current net worth is estimated to be $800,000-1,200,000.
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