Jeriq
Jeriq | |
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| Birth name | Jeremiah Chukwuebuka Ani |
| Also known as | Jeriq The Hussla |
| Born | May 6, 1999 Nkpor, Onitsha, Nigeria |
| Origin | Enugu, Nigeria |
| Genres | Hip hop |
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| Years active | 2015-present |
Jeremiah Chukwuebuka Ani (born May 6, 1999), known professionally as Jeriq, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter. He released his debut single, Iyoo, in 2015. He gained local recognition with the release of his EP Hood Boy Dream (2020), which led to his signing with KOD Music Group. Under the label, he released his debut studio album, Billion Dollar Dream (2022), followed by a deluxe version in 2023.
Billion Dollar Dream was nominated for Best Rap Album at The Headies 2023 Awards. The album featured the song My Bro (with Phyno), which received a nomination—Best Rap Song — at the same awards. Jeriq was featured on Zlatan's song Oganigwe, which reached number 47 on the Billboard Afrobeat Charts. Later in 2023, his collaborative track with rapper Blaqbonez, Nyem Ego (2021), was listed by Rolling Stone as one of the 40 Best Afropop Songs of the Year.