9ice Biography
Born on January 17, 1980, in Nigeria, Alexander Abolore Adegbola Akande, also known by his stage name 9ice, is a musician, songwriter, and dancer. He is renowned for his distinctive delivery style, proverbial lyrics, and effective usage of the Yoruba language in his songs.
He hails from Ogbomosho, Oyo State, in the western region of Nigeria. His family is polygamous, with five women and nine children. He grew up in the Lagos suburb of Bariga. Because he had always wanted to be a singer, 9ice left his legal studies program at Lagos State University. At the age of 14, 9ice got involved in music. His parents were aware of his musical talent and decided to support him in pursuing a music career.
In 1996, 9ice recorded his first demo, Risi de Alagbaja. However, he didn’t release his first official solo single, Little Money, until 2000. The song had some reception in Nigeria. He released the single Gongo Aso in 2008. 9ice received an invitation to join other A-list performers at the Nelson Mandela 90th Birthday Tribute concert in London, United Kingdom in June 2008 as a result of the song’s increasing acceptance across the nation. He went on to win the MTV Africa Music Awards for Best Hip Hop Artist of the Year.
At the 2009 Hip Hop World accolades, held at the International Conference Centre in Abuja, he received four different accolades for the song “Gongo Aso”: Album of the Year, Artiste of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Rap in Pop Album.
To surpass his earlier albums, 9ice published a follow-up in 2020 with “Tip of the Iceberg: Episode 1.” He has a ton of great tracks throughout his career.
| Real name | Alexander Abolore Adegbola Akande |
| Stage name | 9ice |
| Sources of income | Entertainment |
| Date of birth | 17 January 1980 |
| Country of Origin | Oyo, Nigeria |
| Net worth | N500 million |
9nice Net Worth
9ice is one of the richest and most well-known musicians in Nigeria, with an estimated net worth of N500 million. He has over 20 years of experience in the music business, has sold many CDs, and has signed sponsorship deals.
9ice Early life
Nineice was born in Ogbomosho, Oyo State, Western Nigeria, into a polygamous family consisting of five women and nine children. He was raised in the Lagos suburb of Shomolu Bariga. His desired job was to be a musician. After realizing he had a gift for singing, his parents agreed to let him pursue his musical career.
9ice Career
9ice didn’t release his first official solo song, “Little Money,” until 2000, despite having recorded his first demo, “Risi de Alagbaja,” in 1996.
9ice released the single “Gongo Aso” in 2008. 9ice was invited to play at the Nelson Mandela 90th Birthday Tribute concert in London in June 2008 as a result of the song’s increasing popularity. He went on to win the MTV Africa Music Awards for Best Hip Hop Artist of the Year.
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At the 2009 Hip Hop World Awards, which were held at the International Conference Centre in Abuja, “Gongo Aso” garnered him four more honors: Album of the Year, Artiste of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Rap in Pop Album.
Tip of the Iceberg: Episode 1 was 9ice’s second album, which was released in 2020.
He is the creator and CEO of Alapomeji Ancestral Record, a record company.
9ice’s Political Career
9ice formally declared his intention to contest for public office in the 2015 elections as a member of the House of Representatives, representing the Ogbomoso North Constituency in the Oyo state National Assembly, sometime in January 2014. He ran for the position under the banner of the APC, but he was not successful in the party’s primary.
9ice Personal Life
9ice has three marriages under his belt and three children from each of them. 9ice and Toni Payne wed in July 2008 after 9ice’s friend Ruggedman introduced them to each other. Following the birth of their first child, Zion, the musician and his spouse declared their divorce after two years of marriage. Rumor has it that adultery was the reason behind the marriage’s breakdown. The song “Once Bitten” by 9ice was purportedly inspired by his ex-wife’s supposed romance with Ruggedman.
But after six years, 9ice apologized to Ruggedman and Payne. Even though it seemed like they had worked things out, according to Ruggedman, their relationship will never be the same. Following their breakup, 9ice wed American software developer Adetola Anifalaje in 2018. But once Milani-Francoise Imisioluwa Akande, the couple’s daughter, was born, the marriage collapsed again.
He wed event director Ola Sunkanmi Ajala, a resident of Lagos when he was 39 years old. Their marriage was in trouble a year later when a video of 9ice cheating on Sunkanmi became viral. The performer then apologized in public and begged his Instagram followers to persuade his wife. Their current child, Michelle Abolanle Akande, was born before 9ice and Sunkanmi were married. Furthermore, 9ice and a different woman by the name of Vickie Godis are the parents of twins, Maya and Miya Akande.
9ice House
According to the post, 9ice has been claiming to be the owner of a mansion in Lekki, which he built and dedicated to his ex-wife Toni Payne. “My life is my wife, Toni, and I thank God for giving me her.” “I hope to do more in the future, but for now, this is the least I could do,” he stated.
9ice Cars
- Mercedes Benz C Class
- Mercedes Benz G wagon
- Range Rover sport
- Ferrari
Social Media Handles
Instagram: 9iceofficial
Twitter: @9iceofficial
@kogbagidiinternational
9ice Discography
Albums
- Certificate (2007)
- Gongo Aso (2008)
- Tradition (2009)
- Certificate and Tradition reloaded (2010)
- Versus/Bashorun Gaa (2011)
- GRA/CNN (2014)
- Id Cabasa (2016)
- G.O.A.T (2018)
- Fear of God(2020)
- Tip of the Iceberg: Episode 1 (2020)
Selected Singles
- Aranbada (2021)
- Sobo (2020)
- Glory (2020)
- Seku Seye (2020)
- Agbatan (2020)
- Zaddy (2020)
- Pabanbari (2018)
- Living Things (2016)
- Lords Prayer (2016)
- Aunty (2016)
- Ogara (2016)
- Life Drama (2014)
- Shakashiki (2011)
- Life is Beautiful (2011)
- Everyday (2011)
- No Be Mistake (2009)
- Respect is Reciprocal (2009)
- Gbamu Gbamu (2009)
- Alapomei Anthem (2009)
- Anytime (2009)
- Bo Kini Yen (2009)
- Pete-Pete (2009)
- Gongo Aso (2008)
- Street Credibility ft. 2Face (2008)
- Party Rider (2008)
- Kinda Life (2008)
- Photocopy (2008)
- Ade Ori (2008)
- Pamurogo (2008)
- Kasa Final (2008),
- Wedding Day (2008)
- Little Money (2007)
9ice Awards and Nominations
- MOBO Best African Act 2008
- Nigerian Music Awards: Best Act 2008.
- Nigerian Entertainment Awards: Most Indigenous Act 2007
- Nigerian Entertainment Awards Best Act 2008
- Future Awards
- MTV Base Best Hip Hop Act 2008
- LTv/Eko FM Awards
- Hip-hop World Awards Best Vocal Performance, Male 2008
- Hip-hop World Awards Revelation of the Year 2008
- Hip-hop World Awards Best Album 2009
- Hip-hop World Awards Best Act 2009
- Hip-hop World Awards Artiste of the Year, 2009
- Hip-hop World Awards Best Song 2009
- Dynamix Awards Most Promising Act 2007
- Dynamix Awards: Best Song of the Year 2008
- Gbedu Awards, 2008
- City People’s Award 2009
