- Ice Prince, a Nigerian rapper, has expressed his disapproval of the disrespect he has been subjected to in the music industry.
- In an interview, he highlighted his achievements in Africa and Nigerian music, including being the first African artist to win an award on BET, collaborate with Jay Z, and be on Breakfast Club.
- The rapper praised his achievements and career, stating that he doesn’t create music for accolades or respect, stating that titles like legend and OG don’t move him.
Nigerian rapper Panshak Henry Zamani, popularly known as Ice Prince, has expressed frustration over what he describes as persistent disrespect in the music industry despite his significant achievements.
In a recent interview, the rapper highlighted some of his career milestones, noting that he was the first African artist to mount the BET stage to receive an award, landed a deal with Jay Z, and appeared as the first African act on the U.S. talk show The Breakfast Club. Despite these accomplishments, Ice Prince said he often feels overlooked and underappreciated.
He said, “I’m the first African artist to go on the BET stage and collect the BET award. I am one of the only artists, probably in the world, who left his record label without any drama. Pretty much, there was drama with everybody, Jesse left with drama, and Brymo left with drama. I am not a drama person; I don’t like drama.
I have done so much for Nigeria and Africa, but people always disrespect or sleep on me. I don’t make music for accolades or respect.
You see all these titles like “Legend,” “King,” “OG,” etc. I don’t even like them. For me, music is beyond the accolades or awards that come with it.
I’ve done some amazing stuff for my career, and I’ve done a deal with Jay Z before. I was the first African artist on the Breakfast Club. Done so many things in my life, and you think I am making music for that”.
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