Nigerian Born Dubai’s King of R’n’B, Ash Hamman returns with ‘Thirsty 4 U’

If the name Ash Hamman does not ring a bell in the Nigerian entertainment industry scene, Immmaqul’8 will surely do. This is not unconnected to the fact  that the gifted singer born Abdul Sammir Hamman but otherwise known as Ash left ‘Naija’ for Dubai shortly after Immmaqul’8, his defunct hip-hop group made a grand debut in the music scene with a hit track, which musical video rocked the airwaves, a couple of years ago.

Interestingly, after many years abroad, the Nigerian born singer, songwriter, dancer and entrepreneur, who was raised in the U.K and U.S,  tried a launch back to his mother land, Nigeria, in 2011 when he released a single titled ‘Body and Soul’ featuring General Pype. 2012 was kind of a silent chapter in Ash’s anticipated return to Nigeria but the artiste whom everything about him screams success, maintained a steady rise and rise in his career abroad.

Ash with Akon

The acclaimed Dubai’s king of R ’n’ B’s self-titled album, ‘Ash Hamman’ that was released 1n 2012, clinched the first position among the fastest selling albums in the Middle East Africa. Aside from being the first Nigerian act to be interviewed on ‘Twenty Something’, the popular show on ‘Dubai’s One’ national television, Ash is a brand ambassador and official face of Carrera eye glasses, and as well as ambassador of Hennessy / Hennessy Artistry, Puma amongst other brands in the Middle East Africa.

That Ash is equipped and now ready to capture the Nigerian music scene is like stating the obvious, he actually sneaked in and out of the country a couple of days ago, to launch a campaign on his new single titled ‘Thirsty 4 U’. Surprisingly, the yet to be released video of the song which would be hitting the airwaves in August 2013, was leaked and is presently generating buzz in Dubai as the video left much to imagination.  

 

Ash with Lionel Richie

 Apart from being Ash the artiste, his business sense has projected his record label and entertainment coy, I.M.Q- Immaqul'8 Entertainment, as the next big thing in the Nigerian entertainment industry. Ash’s entertainment firm not only offers complete corporate branding, Immaqul'8 is gearing for a takeover with the best equipment for production of music videos, movies, documentary, commercial adverts among others.

While we await Ash’s grand return in August, it may interest you to know that the highly talented dude has rocked the stage of many international musical concerts. He performed live during one of the editions of Miss World beauty pageant grand finale held at London's Alexander Palace and has also shared the stage with the likes of Akon, Usher, 50 Cent, Kanye West, Montell Jordan,  among other world acclaimed music super stars. Among Ash’s hit tracks are ‘Phases Come and Go’, ‘I’m in love with You’ featuring Sway of Konvict, ‘I’m sorry’ and host of others.