Nigerian rapper Panshak Zamani, widely known as Ice Prince, has shared how financial struggles and the loss of both parents shaped his life and career.
In a recent episode of the Listen podcast, the Aboki crooner revealed that his father passed away when he was just 11 years old, and he lost his mother a decade later at 21. These losses left him with the responsibility of supporting himself and his extended family.
“I don’t have a mother or father. I’m an only son. That’s quite tough,” he said. “I was eleven years old when I lost my dad. I was about 21 or 22 when my mum passed away. And I have a huge family that depends on me.”
With no financial support system, Ice Prince said he had to rely entirely on God. “I don’t have no uncle, aunty, godfather, or godmother that I depend on. It has been nothing but God in my life.”
The rapper also recounted how financial difficulties disrupted his education. Despite his determination, he missed out on a university admission due to an inability to pay N20,000 in fees on time.
“I was the guy that spent at least three weeks at home every term because of school fees,” he said. “I didn’t go to the university because of N20,000. I had about two weeks to pay that money, but I couldn’t raise it on time. That was how I lost the admission.”
Reflecting on his life’s journey, Ice Prince said he hopes his story will inspire others to persevere in the face of adversity. “I want people to look at my life and say if I can succeed, then no one has an excuse to fail,” he concluded.
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