The Nigerian singer-songwriter joins Music Custodian Sessions for an intimate conversation about his creative journey, artistic identity, international experiences and the personal perspectives shaping his music.
Music Custodian has premiered the eighth episode of its original audiovisual interview series, Music Custodian Sessions, featuring Nigerian singer-songwriter Ric Hassani.
Titled “Ric Hassani on Love, World Music & Life as the Lagos Lover Boy,” the episode offers audiences an opportunity to engage with the artist beyond his recordings, exploring the experiences, creative influences and personal reflections that have contributed to his distinctive place within contemporary African music.
Recognised for his expressive songwriting, romantic sensibilities and melodic approach to Afropop and R&B, Ric Hassani has developed a musical identity that draws on different traditions while maintaining a recognisable voice.
His career reflects an ongoing interest in the possibilities of African music beyond conventional genre boundaries, as well as the relationship between personal storytelling and international artistic expression.
In Episode 8, Music Custodian brings those interests into conversation, examining the experiences that have informed Hassani’s creative development and his perspective on love, music and life.
From Lagos to International Creative Spaces
Among the conversation’s memorable moments is Hassani’s account of an unexpected opportunity involving the international fashion house Giorgio Armani.
Reflecting on his participation in a modelling project alongside other African talents, the singer recalls receiving an email that initially seemed too extraordinary to believe.
He remembers questioning how such an opportunity could have emerged so unexpectedly, joking about the improbability of encountering Giorgio Armani during an ordinary visit to Shoprite.
The lighthearted exchange offers a glimpse into Hassani’s personality while opening a broader conversation about the increasing visibility of African creatives across international industries.
His recollection also speaks to the unpredictable ways opportunities can emerge throughout an artistic career, sometimes extending well beyond the field in which an individual first becomes recognised.
Music Custodian Session : Beyond the Music
While the Giorgio Armani story provides an entertaining introduction to the episode, the wider conversation centres on Hassani’s identity as an artist and the experiences shaping his creative outlook.
Through his music, he has developed a relationship with audiences drawn to emotionally expressive songwriting and the exploration of romantic relationships.
The new episode creates room to consider that identity more closely, examining how his artistic interests, international experiences and personal perspectives intersect.
Rather than treating the interview as a conventional promotional appearance, Music Custodian Sessions approaches the conversation as an opportunity to document the artist’s journey and the ideas behind his work.
Music Custodian Sessions Is Documenting African Creative Voices
Music Custodian Sessions is an original interview property developed by Music Custodian, an independent African-led music and culture media institution dedicated to documenting and amplifying African creative talent.
Through conversations with artists and cultural figures, the series explores musical development, personal experiences, industry perspectives and the wider cultural environments influencing contemporary African creativity.
Episode 8 continues that editorial commitment, placing Ric Hassani’s story within an ongoing collection of conversations intended to offer audiences a deeper understanding of the people behind the music.
Watch Music Custodian Sessions – Episode 8
Episode: Ric Hassani on Love, World Music & Life as the Lagos Lover Boy
Series: Music Custodian Sessions
Episode Number: 8
Premiere Date: Thursday, 29 October 2026
Premiere Time: 11:00 AM EAT / 9:00 AM WAT
Platform: YouTube — Music Custodian
Watch: Youtube – Music Custodian
Audiences are invited to watch the full conversation, subscribe to the Music Custodian YouTube channel and explore previous episodes of the series.
About Music Custodian
Music Custodian™ is an independent, African-led music and culture media institution committed to discovering, nurturing, documenting and amplifying African creative talent.
Its editorial and audiovisual properties include Custodian Conversations, Music Custodian Sessions, Afrobeats Heat Different, Custodian Gems and Nairobi Grooves.
Through original storytelling, interviews, artist discovery and cultural reportage, Music Custodian contributes to the documentation and wider appreciation of African music and its creative communities.
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