Nigerian musician and songwriter, Abolore Akane, aka 9ice, has turned a year older today, January 17, as his wife of three years, Olasunkanmi, took to her IG page to celebrate him and profess her love for him.
Posting a photo of him on her page, the mum of two wrote: ”Happy Birthday to the love of my life May the Lord Almighty continue to bless and keep you for us”
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that 9ice took to Instagram to share the good news with fans. He shared stunning baby bump photos of his wife posing with him and their daughter.
In one post, 9ice expressed his undying love for his wife, writing: “Just know that my love for you will last forever. Youth and beauty will fade, but my promise will stand because I cannot find any other who could fill in the spot you created in my heart, in my life. I love you faithfully and endlessly.”
In another post, he wrote, “My baby just delivered a baby”.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports 9ice is known for his powerful use of the Yoruba language in his music as well as his proverbial lyrics and unique style of delivery.
He 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. His parents discovered his singing talent and decided to allow him to become a musician.
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”.
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. He went on to win the Best Hip Hop Artist of the Year at the MTV Africa Music Awards.
“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.
In 2020, 9ice released another album, Tip of the Iceberg: Episode 1. He is the founder and CEO of the record label Alapomeji Ancestral Record.