9ice
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| Born | Abolore Adegbola Akande 17 January 1980 |
| Origin | Ogbomosho, Oyo State, Nigeria |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, dancer |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Alapomeji Ancestral Records |
Akande Abolore Adegbola Alexander Ajifolajifaola (born Abolore Adegbola Akande; 17 January 1980) better known as 9ice (pronounced nice), is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and dancer. He is known for his powerful use of the Yoruba language in his music and his proverbial lyrics and unique style of delivery.
Early life
[edit]Abolore Adegbola Akande 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
[edit]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 Alapomeji Entertainment Limited and the record label Alapomeji Ancestral Record, which is managed by Mr Saliman Badmus DEJI.[10]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
- Certificate (2007)
- Gongo Aso (2008)
- Tradition (2009)
- Versus (2011)
- Bashorun Gaa (2011)
- G.R.A (2014)
- C.N.N (2014)
- Id Cabasa (2016)
- Tip of the Iceberg: Episode 1 (2020)
- Fear of God (2020)
- G.O.A.T (2021)
- Tip of the Iceberg II (2022)
- Afro Juju (2022)
- Tip of the Iceberg III (2023)
- Lord of Ajasa (2023)
- Observatory (2024)
Awards
[edit]- Nigeria Entertainment Awards Most Indigenous Act 2007
- MOBO Best African Act 2008[11]
- MTV Africa Music Awards Best Hip Hop Artist 2008[12]
- Dynamix Awards Artist of the Year 2008
- Hip Hop Awards Best Vocal Performance 2008
- Hip Awards Revelation of the Year 2008
- Hip Hop Awards Song of the Year 2009
- Hip Hop Awards Best R&B/Pop 2009
- Hip Hop Awards Album of the Year 2009
- The Headies Award for Hip Hop Awards Artist of the Year 2009.[13]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Marriage or no marriage, I am with my children – 9ice". Vanguard News. 25 March 2017. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ^ Udeze, Chuka (25 June 2018). "9ice Biography And Everything You Need To Know About The Musician". BuzzNigeria. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ^ a b "Before Stardom With... 9ice". Punch Newspapers. 11 May 2019. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ^ "YouTube Music: Harnessing the Power of Google". THISDAYLIVE. 19 April 2020. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ^ "Reporter's log: Mandela concert". 27 June 2008. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ^ "Singer releases 8th studio album titled 'ID Cabasa'". Pulse Nigeria. 22 November 2016. Retrieved 29 November 2019.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Nigerians sweep MTV Africa awards". BBC News. 23 November 2008. Retrieved 13 February 2016.
- ^ "My mother left me when I was 8 months old – 9ice". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ^ "[Album] 9ice – Tip Of The Iceberg: Episode 1". VirginSound. 30 May 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- ^ "Top 20 Record Labels in Nigeria". 9 August 2019. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ Olatunji Saliu (16 October 2008). "9ice Wins MOBO Award". Online Nigeria. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 17 October 2008.
- ^ Coetzer, Diane (24 November 2008). "Nigerian Acts Win Big At MTV Africa Music Awards". Billboard. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ Headies, The (25 October 2009). "Hiphop World Awards 2009 Nominees List - The Headies". Retrieved 4 November 2023.
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