9ice explained

9ice should not be confused with ice 9.

9ice
Occupation:Singer, songwriter
Years Active:2000–present
Label:Alapomeji Ancestral Records
Birth Name:Abolore Adegbola Akande
Birth Date:17 January 1980
Origin:Ogbomosho, Oyo State, Nigeria

Alexander Abolore Adegbola Alapomeji Ajifolajifaola (born Abolore Adegbola Akande), better known as 9ice (born 17 January 1980), 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.

Early life

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. He dreamed of being a musician.[1] His parents discovered his singing talent, and decided to allow him become a musician.[2] [3]

Career

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".[4] [3]

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.[5] He went on to win the Best Hip Hop Artist of the Year at the MTV Africa Music Awards.[6] [7]

"Gongo Aso" won him four further awards at the 2009 edition of the Hip Hop World Awards held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja: Album of the Year, Artiste of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Rap in Pop Album.[8]

In 2020, 9ice released another album, Tip of the Iceberg: Episode 1.[9]

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.

He is the founder and CEO of the record label Alapomeji Ancestral Record.[10]

Discography

Awards

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Marriage or no marriage, I am with my children – 9ice. 25 March 2017. Vanguard News. 20 April 2020.
  2. Web site: 9ice Biography And Everything You Need To Know About The Musician. Udeze. Chuka. 25 June 2018. BuzzNigeria – Famous People, Celebrity Bios, Updates and Trendy News. 20 April 2020.
  3. Web site: Before Stardom With… 9ice. Punch Newspapers. 11 May 2019 . 20 April 2020.
  4. Web site: YouTube Music: Harnessing the Power of Google . 19 April 2020. THISDAYLIVE. 20 April 2020.
  5. News: Reporter's log: Mandela concert. 27 June 2008. 20 April 2020.
  6. Web site: Singer releases 8th studio album titled 'ID Cabasa'. 22 November 2016. Pulse Nigeria. 29 November 2019.
  7. News: Nigerians sweep MTV Africa awards. 23 November 2008. BBC News. 13 February 2016.
  8. Web site: My mother left me when I was 8 months old – 9ice. Modern Ghana. 20 April 2020.
  9. Web site: [Album] 9ice – Tip Of The Iceberg: Episode 1]. 2020-05-30. VirginSound. en-US. 2020-05-30.
  10. Web site: Top 20 Record Labels in Nigeria . 9 August 2019 . 2023-11-04 . en-US.
  11. Web site: 9ice releases new single, 'Seku Seye'. 19 March 2020. Pulse Nigeria. 20 March 2020.
  12. Web site: 9ice releases the Episode II of Tip of the Iceberg, 'Tip of the Iceberg II'. 22 September 2022. VirginSound . 24 February 2022.
  13. Web site: 9ice Wins MOBO Award . Online Nigeria . 16 October 2008 . 17 October 2008 . Olatunji Saliu . https://web.archive.org/web/20150518112925/http://www.nm.onlinenigeria.com/templates/?a=13829 . 18 May 2015 . dead . dmy-all .
  14. Coetzer . Diane . 2008-11-24 . Nigerian Acts Win Big At MTV Africa Music Awards . 2023-11-04 . Billboard . en-US.
  15. Web site: Headies . The . 2009-10-25 . Hiphop World Awards 2009 Nominees List - The Headies . 2023-11-04 . en-US.

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