Controversial street-hop artist Portable, born Habeeb Olalomi Badmus, is back in the headlines, locking horns with fellow Nigerian singer Ric Hassani over their recent joint track, 4x2x16.

The Zeh Nation boss recently took to social media with a flurry of videos expressing his dissatisfaction regarding the financial terms of his contribution to the song, which has been gaining notable traction online since its release.

According to Portable, his manager brokered the initial agreement for the feature. However, now that the song is enjoying rising success, the singer insists he deserves more than what was initially agreed upon. He’s publicly demanding an extra ₦5 million from Ric Hassani and also threw in an unusual request for Canadian loud street slang for premium marijuana.

He didn’t stop there. Portable referenced his 2023 collaboration with British-Nigerian rapper Skepta, claiming that Skepta had personally called to commend his performance, something he believes Ric Hassani has failed to do or acknowledge.

“Don’t underrate me,” Portable warned in one of his posts, insisting his role in the song’s popularity should not be diminished or overlooked.

The episode has sparked a wave of mixed reactions online. While some music lovers criticized Portable for what they consider an unprofessional and greedy outburst, others faulted Ric Hassani for teaming up with an artist well-known for courting controversy and speaking without filter.

Despite the drama, 4x2x16 continues to perform well across streaming platforms, drawing attention both for its sonic appeal and the public spat between its collaborators. While Ric Hassani remains tight-lipped, Portable’s antics have ensured the track stays in the public eye true to his reputation for turning controversy into currency.

 

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A bold fusion of soul, Afrobeats, and contemporary pop, Lagos Lover Boy dives deep into the emotional currents of love, heartbreak, healing, and self-discovery, all experienced through the vivid lens of life in Lagos. Each track is a heartfelt chapter, weaving an intimate narrative about relationships, pain, purpose, and the unyielding hope that follows loss.

With sounds rooted in the vibrant rhythm and cultural pulse of Lagos, the album captures everything from the timeless echoes of the talking drum to the city’s energetic chaos.

This sense of place anchors the music, while Ric’s introspective songwriting and signature silky vocals lend depth and sincerity.

More than just an album, Lagos Lover Boy is a love letter to the city, its people, and anyone who’s ever dared to love deeply, lost painfully, and yet found the courage to believe again. It’s a tribute to resilience, vulnerability, and the redemptive power of love.

Ric Hassani, known for his refined blend of Afro-pop, R&B, and soul, first captured hearts with his breakout 2016 single “Gentleman,” a cultural anthem that championed empathy and respect in relationships. The success of that hit led to his critically acclaimed debut album, The African Gentleman in 2017, which redefined the image of the modern African artist: suave, sensitive, and deeply intentional.

With subsequent hits like “Only You” and “Thunder Fire You”, Hassani showcased his evolving artistry and lyrical boldness, collaborating across genres while staying true to his emotional core.

Now with Lagos Lover Boy, Ric Hassani cements his place as one of Africa’s most compelling voices, a stylish romantic and storyteller who continues to challenge the boundaries of modern African music.

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More than just a song, Moving Train is a sonic vessel of unwavering loyalty, powering through the noise of doubt and cynicism with the steady rhythm of love that refuses to derail.

Set to Hassani’s signature fusion of soul, pop, and African influences, it’s a modern lover’s anthem clad in steel — unflinching, focused, and emotionally charged.

“I’m still on a moving train to you,” Hassani sings with quiet defiance, reaffirming his unshakable commitment to love, even when the world doubts it. With poetic precision and heartfelt delivery, the track mirrors the relentless path of a locomotive — cutting through emotional terrain with both tenderness and might.

 

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“Moving Train” is not just a song—it’s architecture in motion. A bold and graceful act of emotional engineering that reaffirms Hassani’s place as one of the continent’s finest romantic storytellers.

The single serves as a glimpse into the sonic world of Lagos Lover Boy, scheduled for release on June 13, 2025 — an album poised to further cement Ric Hassani’s reputation as a curator of modern love narratives wrapped in melody and meaning.

Since captivating hearts with Gentleman and deepening his imprint with tracks like Thunder Fire You and Only One, Hassani has built a loyal following across the globe. His music has garnered awards, millions of streams, and a spot at the forefront of Nigeria’s R&B scene.

With Lagos Lover Boy, Hassani continues his mission as a soulful preacher of love — guiding listeners through the winding tracks of modern relationships with sincerity, elegance, and an open heart.

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Renowned Nigerian record producer Samuel Oguachuba, affectionately known as Samklef, has recently stirred waves on Twitter by shedding light on his pivotal role in shaping the careers of several R&B and hip-hop stars in the Nigerian music scene.

In a series of tweets, Samklef proudly asserted his influence in nurturing talents like Simi, Ric Hassani, and the multifaceted Tunde Ednut. He also claimed mentorship over notable figures such as Dammy Krane and rapper Phenom.

Not stopping there, the ‘Molowo Noni‘ maestro reminisced about his contribution to the hits that catapulted artists like Wizkid, Olamide, and D’Prince into stardom.

He particularly emphasized his role in crafting six timeless tracks for Wizkid in the early stages of his career, as well as providing Vector with his breakthrough hit.

Despite his significant contributions to the music industry, Samklef expressed dismay at the tendency of some to overlook his achievements due to his modest demeanor.

In his own words, Samklef declared, “I discovered Simi. I discovered Ric Hassani. I discovered Tunde Ednut. I was a mentor to Dammy Krane, Flow sick, and Phenom. I gave Durela his 2009 hits, enemies, let me live my life.”

He continued, “I gave Vector his first major hits kilode. I gave Wizkid 6 classic hits. I gave myself ‘Molowo Noni.’ I gave D’Prince ‘Jonzing world.’ I gave Olamide his comeback hit song of 2013 ‘Stvpid love.'”

Asserting his resilience, Samklef likened himself to Utred from “The Last Kingdom,” vowing to return stronger despite the challenges he faces. He concluded with gratitude for the success of those he invested in, acknowledging their achievements as a testament to his legacy in the music industry.

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Nigerian artist Ric Hassani has sparked a debate within the Afrobeats community with his recent comments on the genre’s quality.

In a candid statement during an appearance on Channels TV’s Rubbin’ Minds, Hassani asserted, “Most of the hit songs in Nigeria now are not very good music.”

Expanding on his viewpoint, he indicated a perceived decline in the quality of songwriting compared to previous standards.

“Back in the days, hit songs were serious music,” Hassani said. “Now almost anybody is just coming in [to the industry].” He attributes this decline to Afrobeats’ global success, suggesting a rush of new artists entering the scene: “Because Afrobeats is Nigerian music… our guys are top 10… I feel like the quality of music might be dropping because more people want to get in.”

Hassani further criticized what he perceived as an emphasis on money over artistry, stating, “Everybody is just dropping whatever they like and throwing money behind it.” This suggests that financial resources are prioritized over crafting quality music.

These remarks have elicited mixed reactions online. Some fans agree with Hassani, expressing concerns about a perceived decline in lyrical depth and musical complexity within Afrobeats. On the other hand, others defend the current sound, arguing that catchy melodies and vibrant production are integral to the genre’s success.

Ric Hassani’s critique is bound to stimulate discussions about the evolution of Afrobeats. Whether his comments catalyze a return to more focused songwriting or simply ignite debate remains to be seen. Nonetheless, one thing is clear: the conversation about artistic merit within Nigeria’s thriving music scene has been reignited.

"Most of the hit songs in Nigeria now are not very good music"

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• Artiste Name: Ric Hassani
• Project Title: Afro Love
• Number of Tracks: 15
• Genre: R&B, Soul, Afrobeats
• Country: Nigeria
• Year: 2023

Soulful singer, Ric Hassani returns to the music scene with his third studio album titled Afro Love.

Fifteen tracks total on the project, which highlights the artist’s development over time. Except the first single, I.G.D.T. (I Go Dey There), which he co-wrote with the gifted singer Bayanni of Mavin Records, all of Afro Love’s tracks feature Ric Hassani at the keyboard. This follows the current trend in the industry of solo endeavors. This one-of-a-kind guest appearance gives the album’s opening a unique taste and establishes the project’s potential for depth.

The album’s progression serves as a monument to Ric Hassani’s talent for music, with each track showcasing a unique blend of Afrocentric sounds, romantic lyrics, and an investigation of various aural environments. Ric Hassani explores topics in Afro Love that speak to the complexities of human experience, love, and life, giving each work a sincere and emotional quality.

Listen up!

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Pop singer Ric Hassani has released the official music video to his latest single, Ngozi.

The song depicts love and affection – the joyous moments of a content couple, seeking to explore new ways to derive sexual satisfaction.

Ngozi is a homely girl, the girl of every man’s dreams –  in character, essence, values, beauty, and morals!

Nigerian artist While Oye 2.0 directed the official music video, Nuelbeatz, WildxYouths, and Anthony produced the song.

Quotable lyrics

Ngozi, Where you dey go
if you leave me like this
how i go blow
Ngozi i dey for you
i need you to know
dem Dey think say na me but how would dey know
but how would they know

na she dey carry me na she dey ginger me
na she dey fight for me
when i dey down, when i dey ground
na she dey pray for me

Watch and enjoy!

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• Artiste Name: Ric Hassani 
• Song Title: Ngozi 
• Genre: Afropop 
• Country: Nigeria
• Year: 2023

Ric Hassani comes through with a love-themed single, Ngozi.

As usual, it captures the singer’s express desire to behold his lover, Ngozi – an endowed diva, full of beauty and class…

This captivating musical piece adds to a series of previously released songs that have earned him widespread acclaim and acknowledgment.

The credit for producing this mesmerizing track goes to music producers, namely EDWARD KOBINA KOMFO, known as WILDXYOUTHS, EMMANUEL FEMI ADEJOBI, known as NUELBEATZ, and JOKOTOLA TIMILEYIN, known as ANTHONY.

Their expertise and ingenuity are evident in every aspect of the song, taking it to new levels of musical excellence.

Listen up!

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Sensational Nigerian singer, Ikechukwu Eric Ahiauzu better known as Ric Hassani has recalled how he left his banking job on resumption day.

The Port Harcourt-born musician made the remarks while speaking as a guest on the newest episode of Quincy Jonze’s audiovisual podcast, Echo Room.

The singer claimed he received a job offer from one of the state’s commercial banks but turned it down after getting a call to sing at a wedding in Lagos.

He stated that while he was getting ready to start at his new work, a show promoter called to inform him that he had been booked to perform at a luxury wedding in Lagos.

He said Rekado Bankz was already mistakenly booked for the wedding because he has a song titled ‘Ladies And Gentlemen’ but the bride spotted the error that she requested for the person that sang ‘Gentleman’ and not ‘Ladies And Gentlemen.’

Ric Hassani said, “I got a bank job. I don’t think I can name the bank now. The day I wanted to go [resume], that very day, Shody The Turnup King called me for a show in Lagos. He was the first person that gave me a show in Lagos for ‘Gentleman’. I was in Port Harcourt at that time.

“I was getting ready to go for my first day in the bank work, then this guy called me to come do a job and I was like, oh wow!

“And I just didn’t pick the bank’s call anymore and I have been here [Lagos] since then.”

"I even got a bank job…but Shody called…"

– Ric Hassani

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Ric Hassani has cleared the air about his rumoured romance with ace vocalist Waje.

He adamantly denied being in a relationship with the celebrated singer and actress during an interview on HOTFM.

When questioned about the engagement prank that he and Waje staged in 2021, Hassani said that the “I Wish” singer was behind the whole thing.

He said he is okay with the concept of them just being friends and when asked if he would be willing to marry her if the occasion arises, he responded no.

The Gentleman hitmaker also said he does not mind the concept of someone straying in a relationship if they find someone they think is better than their partner.

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In the meantime, a humorous video of a conversation between singer Waje and her daughter Emerald Iruobe, 23, has gone viral online.

Emerald expressed her desire for a sibling to her mother in the video that went viral on social media.

Waje responded that her daughter will have children of her own, but Emerald declined, stating that she preferred to have a younger sibling.

She continued by saying that she had a dream about Waje having another child.

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Blaqbonez has confirmed the second edition of his ‘Breaking The Yoke Of Love‘ crusade, following the success of the first one in February 2022.

He made this announcement on his social media accounts on Thursday night.

In keeping with the timeline from the previous year, Blaqbonez will hold the campaign on February 10, 2023, only four days before Valentine’s Day.

According to his announcement on his social media platforms, the crusade would take place at the Good Beach.

 

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The first edition of the crusade which was themed around the concept of a ministerial crusade, and was held at the Muri Okunola Park featured guest appearances from artists like BNXN, Bella Shmurda, CKay, Falz, Broda Shaggi, Ric Hassani, M.I, Oxlade, Laycon.

He sold out the show and was so appreciative of the love and support from his fans.

The artist has repeatedly shown the world that he is against love, and his debut album’s title, “Sex Over Love,” makes that clear.

Filling the pack adequately, Blaqbonez also mesmerised his fans with energetic performances from his catalogue.

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Despite what is often said, love is an inherently lovely thing. When people discover it, their lives are made magnificent, and they are able to grin, and here are the top 10 Nigerian heartbreak songs needed to endure breakfast.

Breakfast in this context literally means colloquially, the slang means this life is ‘turn by turn’ and everyone will definitely have a taste of everything, especially heartbreak.

On social media, once someone says “he/she don chop breakfast” or “he/she has been served breakfast”, it simply means the individual’s heart has been broken

Top 10 Nigerian heartbreak songs needed to endure breakfast

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