Podcast: Lokal FM Meets… Ric Hassani


Ric Hassani had two Headies Nominations in 2016 for his vocals and alternative style of music.

But did you know he was a rapper?

Find out which music Legend he would have loved to work and who he’d work with now, if the stars were aligned in his favour.

The African Gentleman Album is available on iTunes.

Meanwhile here’s the conversation we had.

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