Nigerian rapper Pankshak Henry Zamani, popularly known as Ice Prince, has recounted how his inability to raise N20,000 stopped him from going to the University.
Speaking on a recent podcast, the 38-year-old hit maker said:
“I am an orphan and the only son in a large family that depends on me. I don’t have aunties, uncles, or godparents to rely on. It’s been nothing but God in my life, I want people to look at my journey and think, “If this imperfect human can make it, then nobody has an excuse excuse to fail.
“I was the guy who every term, would spend at least three weeks at home because of school fees. Let me tell you why I didn’t attend University, It was because of N20k. I had about two weeks to come up with that money, but I couldn’t, and that’s how I lost my admission. From there, I became a studio rat, I could’ve turn to streets or done street stuff, especially since I come from a very dang-rous place called Jos. Jos is calm and peaceful now, but back then it was like New York.
“I did menial jobs, I worked as a petrol table attendant and made leather slippers just to get by. I was born into some privilege – my dad was rich when he was alive, but after he passed away, things changed. I’m not academically inclined or smart, but I am grateful, and I thank God for my life”.
Ice Prince was born in Minna, Niger State Nigeria, originally from Plateau State, he rose to fame after releasing ‘Oleku’ one of the Nigeria’s most remix songs of all time.
He won the 2009 Hennessy Artistry Club Tour.
July 1, 2015, Ice Prince was announced as the Vice-President of the Chocolate City. He held the position until he left the position in 2016.
He has also collaborated with top African rappers.
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