NWANAGU JOHN OKWUCHUKWU known professionally as DERICK ARIES was born on March 25th. He is a Rapper, singer, songwriter and an entertainer. He started off as a songwriter in Benin city but only made up his mind to take up singing when he realized his passion for music. He then recorded and put out 'Wave', 'Weaken' and ‘Broken Rules' in Benin City.
Derick Aries was born in Benin city in Nigeria, he spent most of his teenage years in Anambra state and later relocate to Benin city. Derick Aries wouldn’t be the first to attempt music in his family as his father made a career as a music distributor and recording in the 70s, 80s.
Derick Aries started music as a teenager singer and rapper, he then started learning branding and how to market his products reaching out to his fans. In 2018, he recorded and put out ‘Weaken', in 2020 he recorded and put out Broken Rules, and in 2022 he releases ‘Wave’ and they enjoyed good spins on his hometown radio stations.
Derick Aries vocal delivery varied as it may be, breathes life and emotion into his records, regardless of the genre he finds himself making, whether it’s a Dancehall, Afro-fusion or Hip-Hop.