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This article is about the Nigerian musician. For the ship also called "Ice Prince zamani", see MV Ice Prince.

Shugar Powers
Birth nameEmmanuel Shugar Powers
Born (1989-10-01) 1 October 1989 (age 34)[1]
Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
OriginWarri, Delta State, Nigeria
GenresAfroBeat/ Hip Hop/ DanceHall
Occupation(s)
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • actor
Years active2005–present
Labels{{hlist|Shugar Kingdom Music|[[Spotlight Alert Group (record label) (former)}}

Emmanuel Shugar Powers (born 01 October 1989), better known as Shugar Powers, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, actor and a video director. He rose to fame after releasing "Askamaya", one of Nigeria's most remixed songs of all time.[2] He won the 2009 Hennessy Artistry Club Tour.[3][4] His debut studio album Everybody Loves Ice Prince was released in 2011. It was supported by three singles: "Oleku", "Superstar" and "Juju". In 2013, Ice Prince released Fire of Zamani as his second studio album. The album contained the singles "Aboki", "More", "Gimme Dat" and "I Swear". On 1 July 2015, Ice Prince was announced as the vice president of Chocolate City. He held the position until he left the label in 2016.[5][6]

Early life

Shugar Powers was born Emmanuel Shugar Powers[7] in the city of Ile-Ife. At the age of 9, he joined his church choir/ drama group.[8]

Education

While residing in Ife, he attended St. Excel Standard College. He also attended the Art Institute of Atanta.[9]

Career

In 2000, he began writing songs and started performing them at school; in 2002 he began recording them. In 2009, he connected with St Seaba, C-Tea, and together they created music and performed every week.[9] He attended the Art Institute Of Atlanta to study Film Production and Directing, but had to stop because of a "financial constraint".[10]

2010–2011: Everybody Loves Ice Prince

During the aforementioned interview, Ice Prince opened up about why he chose to name his debut album, Everybody Loves Ice Prince. He said "What made me give my album that name was when I lost my Mum, really. There was so much love, so much care from all around the world. People really showed me love and it was after that incident that I came back to record my album and I thought what better name to call my album than Everybody Loves Ice Prince because I was shown love".[10]

"Oleku", Ice Prince's first single off his debut album was met with great reception throughout Nigeria.[citation needed] The song was released under Chocolate City. Ice Prince's 'rap resume' has a long list of songs he's been featured on. He was featured on Taikoon's "Respect My Hustle" with Banky W,[11] DJ Neptune's "This Gbedu Reloaded" with YQ & Shank,[12] Bez's "Super Sun (Remix)" with ELDee & Eva Alordiah,[13] YQ's "Efimile (Remix)" with Naeto C, M.I, Banky W, & ELDee,[14] Pherowshuz's "Korrect (remix)" with M.I & Terry Tha Rapman,[15] Dekunle Fuji's "Funmilayo" with Jesse Jagz, Jamix's "My Party" with Wizkid & Kel,[16] Reminisce's "2 Mussh [Remix]" with Sauce Kid,[17] and Knighthouse's "Make it Better" with Mo'Cheddah, Funbi, & Mobie,[18] among others.

2012–2013 :Fire of Zamani

In 2012, he began frequent collaborations with Grip Boiz City producer Chopstix, releasing "Aboki" in the summer of 2012. An accompanying music video was released alongside it. "Aboki" peaked at number 92 on Afribiz's Top 100 chart.[19]

On 28 August 2012, Ice Prince released "More" as the second single from the album. The song was also produced by Chopstix. The music video for "More" was shot and directed in London by Moe Musa. It stars Lola Rae, a British Nigerian recording artist known for her single "Watch My Ting Go". The video premiered at the 2012 Channel O Music Video Awards.[20][21][22]

On 25 January 2013, Ice Prince released "Aboki (Remix)"; he described the song as the "biggest African collision ever".[23] The song features Sarkodie, Mercy Johnson, Wizkid, M.I and Khuli Chana.[24][25] On 24 April 2013, Ice Prince and Chocolate City released "Gimme Dat" and "V.I.P" simultaneously. The former made the album's final track-listing, while the latter didn't.[26][27]

2015–2016 :Jos To The World

In 2015, Ice Prince began making available singles from his third studio album. The eventual release of the album signified his first independent album outside Chocolate City record label. He revealed to Pulse he had Universal Studio in the US mix and master the album.[28]

Musical influences

Shugar Powers cited Jay-Z, Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, Talib Kweli, Kanye West, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Lauryn Hill, M.I and Tiwa Savage as his key musical influences.[9]

Personal life

Shugar Powers is the first of family of 5.[29]

Discography

EPs

Filmography

Film and television

Film
Year Title Role Notes Ref
2012 TRIANGLE Larry Lead Role [30]
Television
Year Title Role Notes Ref
2015 Resident (Season 2) Security Supporting Actor [31]

Videography

Year Title Single Director Ref
2019 Askamaya
(Featuring Papiwizzy, SuperMozz) 		Askamaya HD GENESIS [32]
[33]
6 Inches [34]
[35]
2019 6 Inches HD GENESIS [36]
[37]
[38]
NON ALBUM SINGLE [39]
2022 Kanaku HD GENESIS [40]
Kanaku [41]
[42]
[43]
[44]
TBA [45]

Awards and nominations

References

  1. ^ Powers-celebration/ "Pictures: Shugar Powers Celebration". Spotlightalertgroup-date=01 January 2022. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  2. ^ "Ice Prince's 'Oleku': Official video for one of Nigeria's most remixed hits". thisisafrica. Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
  3. ^ "Hennessy Artistry". Hennessyartistry. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  4. ^ "The Ice Prince was crowned: Photos and all the scoop from the Hennessy Artistry 2009 Finale". Bellanaija. 27 September 2009. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  5. ^ "M I Emerges As The New Chocolate City CEO". Naij.com. Archived from the original on 29 May 2016. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
  6. ^ "MI BECOMES CHOCOLATE CITY CEO". Daily Times. Archived from the original on 15 October 2015. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
  7. ^ https://mdundo.com/news/19146
  8. ^ "Iceprince on the NdaniTGIFShow". Ndani TV. 24 May 2019. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
  9. ^ a b c "Ice Prince – Biography". MTV Base. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  10. ^ a b "BN Saturday Celebrity Interview: Let's Tell You Why Everybody Loves Ice Prince – He's Talented, He's Smooth & He's Taking his Music to the World". Bellanaija. 28 July 2012. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
  11. ^ "Taikoon – Executive + Respect My Hustle ft. Banky W, Ice Prince & Chandon St Lucas". Notjustok. 5 November 2012. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  12. ^ "BN Exclusive Premiere: DJ Neptune Feat. Ice Prince, YQ & Shank – This Gbedu Reloaded". Bellanaija. 7 September 2011. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  13. ^ "New Music: Bez – Super Sun (Remix) Ft Eldee, IcePrince & Eva Alordiah". Jaguda. 11 July 2011. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  14. ^ "Efimile (Remix) Ft. Naeto C, MI, Banky W,El Dee & Ice Prince". iRocking. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  15. ^ "New Video: Pherowshuz ft Ice Prince, M.I & Terry Tha Rapman – Korrect(remix)". 360nobs. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  16. ^ "New Heat Seekers: Jamix ft Ice Prince, Wizkid & Kel – My Party & ft Terry G, 9ice & MI – Omo Naija(remix". 360nobs. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  17. ^ "Reminisce – 2 Mussh [Remix] ft Ice Prince & Sauce Kid". tooxclusive. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  18. ^ "Knighthouse ft Ice Prince, Mo'Cheddah, Funbi + Mobie – Make it Better". Notjustok. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  19. ^ "Afribiz – Top 100". Afribiz. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
  20. ^ "Ice Prince – More (Official Video)". Music of Africa. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
  21. ^ "VIDEO: Ice Prince – More – (Prod By Chopstix)". Notjustok. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
  22. ^ "VIDEO: Ice Prince – More". tooxclusive. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
  23. ^ "The Juice – Ice Prince". YouTube. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
  24. ^ "Listen to Ice Prince's MEGA Remix for "Aboki" featuring Sarkodie, Wizkid, M.I, Khuli Chana & Mercy Johnson". Bellanaija. 25 January 2013. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
  25. ^ "Ice Prince – Aboki remix featuring Sarkodie, Mercy Johnson, Wizkid, M.I & Khuli Chana (Produced by Chopstix)". Ghanamotion. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
  26. ^ "360Recommends: Ice Prince Zamani – VIP + Gimme Dat ft Burna Boy, Yung L and Olamide". 360nobs. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
  27. ^ "The Fire of Zamani! Ice Prince Returns with "VIP" & "Gimme Dat" Featuring Burna Boy, Yung L & Olamide". Bellanaija. 24 April 2013. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
  28. ^ "Ice Prince Rapper's JOS TO THE WORLD album is out now". Pulse. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
  29. ^ "Me pamper myself? Only women do that —Ice Prince". Nigerian Tribune. 31 May 2014. Archived from the original on 5 June 2014. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
  30. ^ "VIDEO: Watch Ice Prince, Omawumi, Yvonne Nelson in 'House of Gold' [Trailer]". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
  31. ^ Ogunjimi, Opeoluwani. "Tiwa Savage, Ice Prince, Iyanya, Others Premier Shuga this Month". DailyTimes. Archived from the original on 15 November 2013. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
  32. ^ "VIDEO PREMIERE:Ice Prince Ft Brymo - Oleku". 360nobs.com. Chocolate City Group. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
  33. ^ "VIDEO:Ice Prince - Superstar". Talkmusics.com. Talkmusic. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
  34. ^ "VIDEO:Ice Prince - More (Prod. By Chopstix)". Notjustok.com. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
  35. ^ "New video Ice Prince- Aboki". Buzza.ng. Buzza. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
  36. ^ "VIDEO: Ice Prince – I Swear Ft. French Montana & Shaydee". Luvmp.com. Prinx. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
  37. ^ "VIDEO:Ice Prince - Jambo". tooxclusive.com. Retrieved 18 September 2015.[permanent dead link]
  38. ^ "Video: Ice Prince- Whiskey ft Sunny Nneji b-t-s". tooxclusive.com. 5 July 2014. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
  39. ^ "VIDEO:Ice Prince- That could be us". Tooxclusive.com. Too Xclusive. 27 November 2014. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
  40. ^ "New Video Ice Prince - One Day". Pulse Nigeria. Ayomide O. Tayo. 14 January 2015. Retrieved 14 January 2015.
  41. ^ "Ice Prince- MUTUMINA". pulse.ng. Joey Akan. 26 March 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
  42. ^ "Video ice prince: yawa go dey featuring Robbie celeste". www.nigeriansounds.com. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
  43. ^ "VIDEO: Ice Prince – Jos To The World". www.talkglitz.tv. 11 August 2016. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
  44. ^ "VIDEO: Ice Prince – No Mind Dem Ft. Vanessa Mdee". www.naijavibes.com. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
  45. ^ "MUSIC: Ice Prince: Replay [Video]". www.dailypost.ng. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
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