In Nigeria’s fast-moving entertainment world, carrying the name of a successful father can open doors—but building a name that stands on its own requires talent, discipline and consistency. This is the story beginning to unfold around Ice King Ochacho, the young son of Nigerian businessman and real-estate entrepreneur King Mohammed Adah, popularly known as King Ochacho. Born Shedrack Mohammed Adah, Ice King developed an interest in music at a remarkably very young age. By about seven, he was already experimenting with rap, freestyling and studying the sounds of Afrobeats, hip-hop and dancehall. His natural interest gradually developed into a serious musical ambition. His rise first attracted wider attention after one of his freestyle videos went viral on social media. The attention earned him the nickname “Wonder Kid” and helped introduce him to a much larger audience. He subsequently released songs including “E Choke,” with a remix featuring Nigerian singer Teni. He ...