By Victoria Ige
9ice has moved out of his Abuleegba-Lagos home, according to different sources close to the singer-songwriter. We’re told the award-winning talent, who recently released his long-awaited albums; Bashorun Gaa and Versus, has now moved into a rented property in Ogba, in Lagos.
Leaving his hangers-on behind, and severring ties with all Alapomeji artistes and affiliates, with whom he enjoyed a communal living style while in Abule-egba, those close to the singer say he’s restructuring his life, and working hard to get to the A list. 9ice – a truly gifted talent and game-changer – continues to get respect and love from fans and critics. But the wild days of Gongo Aso are since over. His ratings have dropped drastically, no endorsements have come his way and promoters no longer find him indispensable. With the likes of Wizkid, Davido, D’Banj, currently the bride of promoters, 9ice’s earnings have dipped. His new albums, just like the one before them, are near-excellent by all standards, yet fans and critics are acting like they didn’t get the memo…
‘He understands that all the drama, the controversies over his failed marriage, his romance with Vicky Goddies, fight with Ruggedman; all that have had effects on his image and career. And he’s working hard to make sure his music speaks up for him‘, an industry leader told us over the phone.
Part of ‘making his music speak for him’, could be upcoming the 9ice Concert which we’re told has been slated for Sunday January 29, at the Expo Centre of Eko Hotel & Suites. If the event goes on as planned, 9ice will go the way of 2face Idibia, Psquare, Mo’Hits All Stars and few others who have staged their own solo 5,000 capacity concert at the highbrow venue. We will have to wait though, to see if, like 2face, the show’s success will help to rescue an ailing career.
20 comments
As far as am concerned 9ice is still an a-list o.Just cos wiz and davido are the rave of the moment doesnt make dem an a-list.If u put r-kelly and treysongz 2geda will u call trey songz d a-list cos pple listen to his songz nowadays,no be lyk ddat dem dey give a-list for US
BIBI, well said.
When last did dbanj perform,his concert was boring as hell.9ice is not d only one dat has not gotten shows cos if wiz and davido are not invited to any show den it’s not complete.When time cums we all will forget abt wiz cos anoda new artiste will cum out but will u guys not classify wiz as an a-list by dat time cos d guy is tiring pple sef and davido is d new kid on block
wonders will never end, who says 9ice’s career is ailling? Just because u listen to wizkid does not mean he is at par with 9ice.now let me tell u sometin, wizzzzy umm the guy is good but if u really have his album, pls i would like u 2 listen 2 it again, christ the guy sings choruses all through his tracks. Davido that guy cant go far if he does not change his style of singing are we in the children section of rhymes? And 4 the koko master himself ooooooose umm dat would be 4 another day. 9ice’s migration has nothing to do with him being broke.
Pls o dnt compare 9ice with davido and wiz,its lyk coomparing vic o with kanye west.What an insult.The guy doesnt have to live in lekki for u to knw he is rich,all dis money na vanity.His song was palyed at macdonalds sef.With d way davido and wiz are going dey cnt remain relevant within 2 to 3 years,i dnt even knw d genre of music dey are singing but no doubt dey are d rave of the moment and datz d way it’ll be d first time.There was a time we were listening to wande coal and now wiz and davido came out den wande released his singles but pple tend to listen to his singles less dan dey do with davido’s and wiz but dat does not mean dey are better dan wande or dem senior am.IOf dem list top five ,am telling u 9ice is among if not number 2.His songs are meant for pple who got sense of humor and not party freaks,if 9ice sings commercial song sef it still makes meaning i.e it’s reasonable and not just for dance alone.Pls o 9ice is still an A-list.Davido and wiz i dnt even knw deir genre of music cos dey go commercial all d way and cnt remain relevant for 2 to three years cos anoda talent will emerge.I the US kim is popular, yes but ask dem dey’ll tell u she’s not an a-list celeb,datz not how dey classify a-list at all.I stand here and tell u dat wiz is not an A-list,he is just popular.
The guy na a-list o,person wey sell 1million copies within 2days,record dat davido and wiz can never beat even psquare sold dat 1million copies in seven days,wiz and davido can still not beat it.No dey yarn rubbish.
It’s like u people did not get d real information about 9ice.as for me he is among the top five artist in Nigeria,an A-list to the core.Bashorun gaa no mind dem joor.
D dwn fal of a man is nt d end of his lyf.9ice is d best nd wil countinue 2 b.neva u compare him wit dose two kids wizzy nd david.as far as am concin he s stil d baba!nothn do u man!
Pls who can help and link me with nice? Pls i want him to sign me to his gr8 recording label.am a rapper…my email is don_hacker97@yahoo.com and my mobile number is 07035089642
Na ruggedman send U̶̲̥̅̊ errand.U̶̲̥̅̊ fools.9ice get money pass ur boss
I have said it before, this site is anti-9ice. STOP HATING. 4get and 4give what he did to ur boss even he didn’t commit any wrong. 9ice:You go dey fly higher in the sight of your enemy.
If you like don’t publish it.
This Victoria Ige is jst seekin attention.Can u tell me,any of either WizKid or Davido’s track that is as popular as Gongo Aso?A million copy sold out in 2days,how many of ur so called A list can beat that? Its very obvious that this site is full shit and hates.
But this article is not anti-9ice.
As 4 me, 9ice stil remain d best in naija.
Heeii, dis So Called Victoria ige na useless person oo, who b davido? Who b wizkid? Why una hate 9ice 4 dis una useles site? Abeg o, make una dey rep 9ice o, Adigun remain at A-list 4 ever. Omoyomomi. Òkó iya wòn. Chichi filiè.
as 4me i b no 1fan of 9ice,2 me d likes of wizkid and davido are not al dat talented no concept bt 9ice is very much unique and talented.2 me he is d second rank best artist in naija after 2face,if a person realy appreciate good music den u wil like 9ice.and concerning him relocatin to ogba let me tel u it does not mean dat he has no money again d guy is rich it is just dat he is not a kind of person dat use to brag,he dres simple ,hedoes not make mouth anyhow.never in ur life again compare 9ice and smal boyz like wizkid and davido
am also musiciant but in my dream of lyf i always want 2 b lyk 9ice.in naija is d best and til i die i wl respect u omo baba ur rugged 4 any nosence omoshereo.d sky is my limid i farabele dobale 4 nice baba any pakage cal me wt 08064876971 or 08189107913 in 2go my user name is omaringl2 thanks u
What kind of rubbish is going on here who is dat f****king s**t comparing nice 2 Wizzy and Davido u better stop dat b4 something else happen
haterzzzz….Basorun you are the best….may God purnish the idiot wey post dis shit
who is posting nonsense story’u can’t compared wizkd’davido wit 9ice,9ice hav already said dat in his song'(safarawe ft M.I)he said don’t compare me wit any one’i stand up i remain the choosen one.9ice u too much.