Welcome Back: Nigerian Singer, 9ice Releases Legendary Songs In Mashup, Thrills Fans
Nigerian music star, Alexander Abolore Adegbola Akande, better known by his stage name as 9ice has released a come-back musical video.
The video which has since gone viral was seen on Entertainment Daily page on social media.
Many of his fans were happy to see him back to his passion as he serenades them with his evergreen songs.
Recall the “Gongo Aso” crooner aged 44 was popular with his songs in the year 2000 signed with the Alapomeji Ancestral Records owned by him.
9ice was known for his powerful use of the Yoruba language infused with proverbial lyrics and unique style of delivery.
His popular songs include; “Little Money”, “Tip of the Iceberg”, “Gongo Aso”, “No Be Mistake”, “Respect is Reciprocal”, “Loni ni” , “Street Credibility”, among many others with “Gongo Aso” winning him multiple 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.
In an interview with Sunday Scoop in 2020, he disclosed that he never promised fans to win a Grammy award for them but for himself.
He said, “People are getting it wrong. I didn’t promise anyone a Grammy award; I promised myself. I promised myself a lot of things. I promised myself a Music of Black Origin award and I got it.”
The ‘Street Credibility’ songster also noted in 2023 that he was popular but broke when he started out as a musician adding that many of his colleagues did not have social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram to advertise their songs and make money.
He, however, encouraged people with ideas to publicise their brands.”Put your brand out there. Market it, promote it. Let your face be known and the money aspect will come later,” he said.
Here are some of the reactions to his mashup video
Maureen King said, “9ice, so happy seeing you again”
One Akinloye said, ” Adigun Baale, Alapomeji, Alapo many, Alapo various.
Oluwaseun said, “Welcome back on board”
Unegbe said, “We miss his voice”
Godwin said, “Gongo Aso was my caller tune for good”
Adewole said, ” Evergreen, I love this”
Olanrewaju said, ” Legendary”
Agiende said, “Maybe this mashup will give him the Grammy he promised us”
He is married to his wife Sunkanmi.
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