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| Born | Abolore Adegbola Akande (1980-01-17)17 January 1980 (age 46) |
| Origin | Ogbomosho,Oyo State, Nigeria |
| Genres | |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter, dancer |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Alapomeji Ancestral Records |
Akande Abolore Adegbola Alexander Ajifolajifaola (bornAbolore Adegbola Akande; 17 January 1980) better known as9ice (pronouncednice), is aNigerian singer, songwriter and dancer. He is known for his powerful use of theYoruba language in his music and his proverbial lyrics and unique style of delivery.
Abolore Adegbola Akande was born into apolygamous home of five wives and nine children, inOgbomosho,Oyo State in WesternNigeria. He grew up in the ShomoluBariga suburbs ofLagos. He dreamed of being a musician.[1] His parents discovered his singing talent, and decided to allow him become a musician.[2][3]
In 1996, 9ice recorded his first demo, titled "Risi de Alagbaja", but it was not until 2000 that he released his first officialsolo song, "Little Money".[4][3]
In 2008, 9ice released the single "Gongo Aso". With the song gaining popularity, 9ice was asked to perform at theNelson 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 theMTV Africa Music Awards.[6][7]
"Gongo Aso" won him four further awards at the2009 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 labelAlapomeji Ancestral Record, which is managed by Mr Saliman Badmus DEJI.[10]
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