What Happened to 9ice?
Born Alexander Abolore Adegbola Akande, on 17th January 1980 better known as 9ice, is a Nigerian musician, songwriter and dancer. He is known for his powerful use of the Yoruba language in his music as well as his proverbial lyrics and unique style of delivery.
9ice was born into a polygamous home of five wives and nine children, in Ogbomosho, Oyo State in Western Nigeria. He grew up in the Shomolu Bariga suburbs of Lagos.
In 1996, 9ice recorded his first demo, titled “Risi de Alagbaja”, but it was not until 2000 that he released his first official solo song, “Little Money”.
In 2008, 9ice released the single “Gongo Aso”. With the song gaining popularity, 9ice was asked to perform at the Nelson Mandela 90th Birthday Tribute concert in London in June 2008.
He went on to win the Best Hip Hop Artist of the Year at the MTV Africa Music Awards.
The singer officially made public his intent for the House of Representatives seat for Ogbomosho North/South/Orire Federal Constituency of Oyo State in the February general election of 2015.
In May of 2017 9ice announced that he was abandoning his unsuccessful spell in politics to return to his music career.
According to 9ice:
“I want to do politics but the country is not ready, the environment is not ready, even the people are not ready. I am not Jesus Christ. Why do I want to fight for people that are not ready? Let me just focus on myself and my family,”
After a short hiatus from the music scene, the Alapomeji Records boss, 9ice released the second episode of his album, Tip of the Iceberg: Episode II.
In April 2024 9ice released his twelfth studio album titled: “Observatory”
He sang numerous songs, some of which include:
☞︎ Kinda Life
☞︎ Alapomeji Anthem
☞︎ Respect Is Reciprocal
☞︎ Street Credibility
☞︎ Little Money
☞︎ Certificate
☞︎ Adigun Ojuwonlo
☞︎ Everyday
☞︎ Gbamu-Gbamu
☞︎ Kasa Final
☞︎ Show Some Love
☞︎ Buje Budanu
☞︎ TGIF
☞︎ G.O.A.T
☞︎ Anytime
☞︎ Ati Jelo
☞︎ Basiri Mi
☞︎ Charging Charger
☞︎ Once Bitten Twice Shy
☞︎ Tradition
☞︎ 3310
☞︎ Aye Labowo
☞︎ Loni Ni
☞︎ Versus
☞︎ Pace Setter
☞︎ Economy
☞︎ Ori Olowo
☞︎ Photocopy
☞︎ Party Rider
☞︎ Simple Strategy
☞︎ Life Drama
☞︎ Takoto
☞︎ Bashorun Gaa
☞︎ Pete Pete
☞︎ Abefe
☞︎ ID Cabasa
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