Ric Hassani Reveals Why He Quit Banking to Chase His Music Dream
Popular Nigerian artist Ric Hassani has shared the inspiring story of how he walked away from a stable career in banking to follow his passion for music. Speaking on the CreativiTea podcast, the soulful singer opened up about the challenges he faced at the beginning of his journey in the music industry.
Hassani revealed that when he first moved to Lagos, music executives were not interested in signing him because his sound was unique and didn’t match what was considered commercially successful at the time. “When I first came to Lagos, nobody wanted to sign me because I came to Lagos with a different type of sound,” he said.
Despite the rejection, Hassani stayed committed to his vision. His turning point came in an unexpected way when one of his songs was used in a romantic proposal video that was posted on a popular Nigerian wedding blog. The video quickly went viral and brought major attention to his music.
“That video changed everything for me,” Hassani said, explaining how the sudden exposure gave him the confidence to fully transition from banking to music.
He didn’t hesitate when the opportunity came. The support and love he received after the video inspired him to take a leap of faith, leading him to quit his banking job and dedicate himself fully to his music career.
Since then, Ric Hassani has grown to become one of Nigeria’s most respected vocalists, known for hits like Thunder Fire You and Gentleman. His smooth blend of R&B, pop, and Afro-soul continues to gain international recognition.
Fans have praised his courage to follow his passion, and his story now serves as motivation for young creatives hoping to break through, even in the face of rejection.
