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Jeriq
Birth nameJeremiah Chukwuebuka Ani
Also known as
  • Jeriq Thehussla
  • Ogbe
Born (1999-05-06) 6 May 1999 (age 25)
Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria
Genres
OccupationRapper • Songwriter
Years active2015–present

Jeremiah Chukwuebuka Ani (born 6 May 1999) professionally known as Jeriq is a Nigerian independent rapper and songwriter.[1][2]

Early life and career

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Jeriq was born in Nkpor, Anambra State. He attended the College of the Immaculate Conception (CIC) in Enugu State for his secondary education, and proceeded to Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), where he obtained his first degree. He has been singing professionally since he was 15 years old[3]

In 2020 he released "No More Nleka", with support from Zoro, and then released a six-track EP, "Hood Boy Dreams". Jeriq featured Phyno in the remix of "Remember", a track from the EP.[4][5]

In 2021, he collaborated with Dremo on an EP, "Ea$t N We$t" and on December of that year, contributed to DJ Neptune's "Cash". In May 2022, he released his debut album, Billion Dollar Dream.[6] In 2023, he was featured on Blaqbonez's album titled 'Emeka Must Shine' on the song 'NYEM EGO' which has currently garnered over 8 million streams on Spotify. In 2024, Jeriq released a new album titled "King".


Discography

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Albums and Eps

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  • BILLION DOLLAR DREAM (Deluxe Version) (2023)[7]
  • BILLION DOLLAR DREAM (2022)
  • Ea$t N We$t (EP) (2021)
  • Hood Boy Dreams  (EP) (2020)
  • Evil Twins (EP) (2024)
  • King (2024)

Selected singles

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  • Already Made (2018)
  • Last Last (feat. Quincy) (2018)
  • Update (2019)
  • Paper (2019)
  • Hussle O Clock (feat. Tidinz) (2019)
  • No More Nleka (feat. Zoro) (2020)
  • Remember (Remix) (2020)
  • Better Days Ahead (2020)
  • Apology (2021)
  • God Is Da Plug (2021)
  • Oluoma (2021)
  • 2022 (Freestyle) (2022)
  • Back To Basics (2022)
  • Owu Ite (Remix) (2022)
  • Akpofegom (2022)
  • Active (2022)
  • Trapping (2023) (feat. PsychoYP)
  • #1 (2023) (feat. Dremo)
  • My Bro (2023) (feat. Phyno)[8]

References

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[9]

  1. ^ JeriQ, NaijaWide Media (2024-08-16). "Jeriq Releases New Album Titled 'King'". NaijaWide. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
  2. ^ "SPOTLIGHT: Igbo rapper JeriQ is out to join hip-hop A-listers". TheCable Lifestyle. 2022-08-17. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  3. ^ A, Olumide (2021-11-16). "Jeriq's Biography: Real name, siblings, family, net worth". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
  4. ^ "Award Winning Singer and Songwriter InsaneChips Set to Release Highly Anticipated EP "SOUNDS & RHYTHM" – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  5. ^ Rapheal (2022-07-15). "Jeriq soars with Billion Dollar Dream". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  6. ^ "Fast rising rapper, Jeriq drops "Billion Dollar Dream" album - P.M. News". Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  7. ^ "Fast rising rapper, Jeriq drops "Billion Dollar Dream" album - P.M. News". Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  8. ^ BellaNaija.com (2023-03-07). "Jeriq Taps Phyno for New Single "My Bro"". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  9. ^ "Jeriq - King (Full EP)". NaijaWide. 17 August 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
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