Ice Prince facts for kids

Panshak Henry Zamani (born on October 30, 1986), known as Ice Prince Zamani or just Ice Prince, is a famous Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter. He became well-known after releasing his hit song "Oleku". This song is one of the most remixed songs in Nigeria's history.

Ice Prince won the 2009 Hennessy Artistry Club Tour. His first studio album, Everybody Loves Ice Prince, came out in 2011. It featured popular songs like "Oleku", "Superstar", and "Juju". In 2013, he released his second album, Fire of Zamani. This album included singles such as "Aboki", "More", "Gimme Dat", and "I Swear".

On July 1, 2015, Ice Prince became the vice president of Chocolate City. He held this role until he left the music label in 2016. He has worked with many top African rappers. These include Navio from Uganda, Khaligraph Jones from Kenya, AKA from South Africa, and Sarkodie from Ghana.

Early Life and Education

Ice Prince, whose full name is Panshak Henri Zamani, was born in Minna, Nigeria. When he was two years old, his family moved to Jos, a city known for mining in Plateau State. He belongs to the Angas ethnic group.

While living in Jos, he went to St. Murumba College. He also attended the Science Tutorial Niger State College in Jos.

Music Career Journey

In 1999, Ice Prince started writing rap songs. He began performing them at school events. By 2001, he was recording his own music. In 2002, he formed a group called the "ECOMOG Squad" with some friends. However, the group broke up after one year.

In 2004, he met other artists like M.I, Jesse Jagz, Ruby, and Lindsey. Together, they formed a group known as the "Loopy Crew". Ice Prince started studying zoology at the University of Jos. But he had to stop his studies due to money problems.

2010–2011: Everybody Loves Ice Prince Album

Ice Prince explained why he named his first album Everybody Loves Ice Prince. He shared that after his mother passed away, he received a lot of love and support. People from all over the world showed him kindness. He recorded his album after this difficult time. He felt that "Everybody Loves Ice Prince" was the perfect name because of all the love he experienced.

His first single from the album, "Oleku", was very popular in Nigeria. It was released under the Chocolate City label. Ice Prince has also been featured on many other songs. He worked with artists like Banky W, ELDee, Eva Alordiah, and Wizkid.

2012–2013: Fire of Zamani Album

In 2012, Ice Prince started working often with producer Chopstix from Grip Boiz City. They released the song "Aboki" in the summer of 2012. A music video was also released for the song. "Aboki" reached number 92 on Afribiz's Top 100 chart.

On August 28, 2012, Ice Prince released "More" as the second single from the album. Chopstix also produced this song. The music video for "More" was filmed in London by Moe Musa. It featured Lola Rae, a British Nigerian artist. The video was shown for the first time at the 2012 Channel O Music Video Awards.

On January 25, 2013, Ice Prince released "Aboki (Remix)". He called it the "biggest African collision ever" because it featured many artists. These included Sarkodie, Mercy Johnson, Wizkid, M.I, and Khuli Chana. Later, on April 24, 2013, Ice Prince and Chocolate City released "Gimme Dat" and "V.I.P" at the same time. "Gimme Dat" made it onto the album, but "V.I.P" did not.

2015–2016: Jos to the World Album

In 2015, Ice Prince began releasing songs from his third studio album. This album was special because it was his first independent album. This means he released it after leaving the Chocolate City record label. He shared that Universal Studio in the US helped mix and master the album.

In September 2023, Ice Prince mentioned in an interview that he was working on a new album. This album would feature fellow rappers MI Abaga and Jesse Jagz.

Super Cool Cats Music Label

On March 10, 2015, Ice Prince started his own music label called Super Cool Cats. This happened after his contract with Chocolate City ended. On May 23, 2016, Ice Prince announced that Chocolate City would be the main company for his new label. This meant Super Cool Cats was a part of Chocolate City.

On August 28, 2016, Ice Prince introduced Jilex Anderson as the first artist signed to Super Cool Cats. This happened at The Quilox Ultra Pool Party. On December 12, 2020, Ice Prince announced on Twitter that he had signed another artist, Au Pro.

Musical Inspirations

Ice Prince has shared who inspired his music. He looks up to famous artists like Notorious B.I.G., Rakim, Jay-Z, Common, Talib Kweli, Kanye West, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Lauryn Hill, M.I, and Jesse Jagz.

Personal Life

Ice Prince has a son named Jamal.

Music Albums and EPs

Studio Albums

• Everybody Loves Ice Prince (2011)
• Fire of Zamani (2013)
• Jos to the World (2016)

EPs (Extended Plays)

• Trash Can (2015)
• C.O.L.D (2018)

Compilation Albums

• The Indestructible Choc Boi Nation (2015)

Film and Television Appearances

Music Videos

Awards and Nominations