The Artiste 9ICE, (Abolore Akande) known for his versatality and proverbial lyrics and unique style started his singing and writing career at the age of fourteen. Justifiably tagged "the hit maker", 9ICE conveys with his music, a new ethnic flavor and eclectic style that is uniquely his. Years of studying the industry and refining his skills, has helped him develop his musical ideology and style. His powerful use of the yoruba language and his lyrical abilities sets him apart from most artiste in his genre and in his opinion; is what makes him 9ice.

This unique style, evident on all of his songs some of which include hit song "Gongo Aso", "Little money", "Ganja Man", "Talent dey waste" as well as on collaborations like the song 'Ruggedy Baba' a hit track he did with Nigeria's Ruggedman.

The Gongo Aso Phenomenon

9ice, whose hit single “Gongo Aso” from his new released album (this album has been tagged the most anticipated album of 2008), aspires to raise his game, push the creative envelope and transcend music stereotypes.

He is working hard to build a solid, outstanding body of work that hopefully will outlive him. He aims in all ways to become a reference point for Nigerian artistes anywhere. Reminiscent of the likes of Fela, Youssour Ndour and Angelique Kidjo, he hopes to someday become a cultural ambassador with his music. He believes consistency, originality as well as old-fashioned hard work are the keys to achieving all these.

Who is your favourite Naija Artist, would you pick Dbanj, Tuface, Infinity, Seirra Naija or Tosin Martins or someone else maybe a new talent who is just coming up.

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