Nigerian rapper Ice Prince Zamani isn’t holding back when it comes to discussing his place in the rap game. In a bold yet confident tone, the Oleku hitmaker declared his lyrical dominance and credited much of his growth to Nigerian rap icon MI Abaga.
“I can rap on any beat with any rapper, and I will still stand out. I’m not going to have a wack verse on a song,” Ice Prince stated during a recent appearance on the Curiosity Made Me Ask podcast, hosted by Nigerian content creator Isbaeu.
While making it clear that he respects his peers, Ice Prince emphasized that his style and skills are unmatched.
“I am not saying other rappers cannot rap, but it cannot be said that I’m wack. I was brought up by the best, shout out to MI Abaga,” he said.
The rapper, known for hits like Aboki and Superstar, also revealed that his journey in music has been deeply shaped by MI Abaga, whom he considers not just a mentor, but a big brother.
“I rapped with him for years. He is my big brother, and he taught me well,” Ice Prince added, giving fans a glimpse into the brotherhood and mentorship that has helped shape some of Nigeria’s most iconic hip-hop sounds.
Ice Prince, whose real name is Panshak Henry Zamani, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter best known for his blend of rap, Afrobeat, and pop-infused music.
He rose to prominence in 2010 with his hit single “Oleku”—a” track that became one of the most remixed songs in Nigeria at the time and solidified his status as a breakout star.
Born in Minna, Niger State, but raised in Jos, Plateau State, Ice Prince is part of a wave of talent that came out of Jos, including M.I Abaga and Jesse Jagz.
He later signed to Chocolate City, one of Africa’s most influential music labels, where he released his debut album “Everybody Loves Ice Prince” in 2011.
