He’s back! Psquare, Iyanya, 9ice, others welcome Vast of Bracket home after cancer scare (PHOTOS)

by ‘Jola Sotubo Earlier in the year it was reported that Vast, one half of Nigerian music duo Bracket, was undergoing treatment for cancer. This news left Nigerians fearful and earnestly praying for his recovery. Those prayers were answered. Vast responded well to treatment and even shot a video when his counterpart Smash visited him... Read More

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May 30, 2013

9ice – Aye Oloba [DOWNLOAD]

by Chi Ibe Here is the new single from Gongo Aso crooner, 9ice. This one is titled ‘Aye Oloba’. [READ: New Music: Yemi Sax ft. 9ice – Feeling You (Gbadun E) [DOWNLOAD] ] Click here to listen; Aye-Oloba

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April 25, 2013

New Music: Yemi Sax ft. 9ice – Feeling You (Gbadun E) [DOWNLOAD]

by Chi Ibe Here’s Yemi Sax’s new single titled “Feeling You (Gbadun E)”. The newly wedded saxophonist teams up with music star, 9ice on this track so you should expect some cool flavour. Click here to listen: Yemi Sax Feat. 9ice – Feeling You (Gbadun E) Download

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April 17, 2013

“The alleged fight was NEVER about me” – Toni Payne reacts to headline about 9ice, Ruggedman

by Chi Ibe Toni Payne, estranged wife of artiste, 9ice has released a statement in reaction to an interview with the Punch Newspapers. In the interview, Payne spoke about her relationship with the 9ice, the rift between Ruggedman and 9ice, her business and family. During her conversation with the reporter, she had reportedly said she... Read More

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April 13, 2013

“I did not sleep with Ruggedman” – Estranged wife of 9ice, Toni Payne insists (yet, again)

by Aka Ido In this interview with the Punch Newspapers, Toni Payne, estranged wife of artiste, 9ice, speaks about her relationship with the musician, the rift between Ruggedman and 9ice, her business and family. Read excepts from the interview below: I understand you now own a cosmetics line. Is it a new business? No. I... Read More

9ice, Ruggedman, toni payne

December 22, 2012

‘Bashorun Gaa’: 9ice drops video for single, ‘3310’ (WATCH)

by Akan Ido 9ice is back with the video for his single ‘3310’. The single which is off his album, ‘Bashorun Gaa‘ talks about his staying power in the music industry. It is directed by Moe Musa and produced by Tunde Phoenix Babalola. Watch video below:

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December 18, 2012

EME All-Stars, Brymo, 2face, Flavour… See our list of the 10 best Nigerian albums of 2012!

by Wilfred Okiche After a slow start, thanks in no small part to the Federal government’s unpopular fuel subsidy removal decision and the Occupy Nigeria protests that followed, the Nigerian music scene picked up considerably and 2012 saw the release of some of the finest albums since the industry’s resurgence. We count down 10 of... Read More

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December 14, 2012

LISTEN: 9ice sings about Tonto Dikeh’s backside in ‘Get It’

by Rachel Ogbu 9ice is back just in time for Christmas with this new single from his coming double album CNN and GRA. ‘Get It,’ is produced by P-Blaze with Allan B of Alapomeji records doing the recording and 9ice makes it clear that Tonto Dikeh’s backside is number one on his Santa wish list. Click to listen:... Read More

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December 6, 2012

Opinion: St. Janet, the sex monger, it’s time to change your pattern

by Olusegun Banjo Janet, calling yourself a saint of St. Liqour Cathedral because of commerce is an irony I don’t particularly fancy. All over the world, sex related matters are hot cake any day. Nigeria certainly is no exception. In fact it appears that we are more active when it comes to sex (my assumption).... Read More

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December 5, 2012

LISTEN: Dare to Question Love – Poetry by Toni Payne

by Rachel Ogbu In this Spoken word piece titled “Dare to Question Love,” Toni Payne delivers an emotional tale of love spent and the message of hope that lies within. It is a must read for anybody who has ever been in love. A line reads: “How sweet it would have been if love was... Read More

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November 19, 2012

PHOTOS: 9ice, Olisa Adibua, Chichi, Queen Aniva, others at the Lagos Jazz Series

What: Lagos Jazz Series. Where: Federal Palace Hotel, V.I, Lagos. When: November 18, 2012. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa

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November 12, 2012

Match-Match: 9ICE strikes a pose with son, Zion (SNAPSHOT)

by Rachel Ogbu Check out 9ice and his adorable son, Zion’s looking well put together in this traditional gear. Zion is growing so fast. Zion is the son he had with his estranged wife, Toni Payne.

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October 21, 2012

Square, Mavin, EME win big: Full list of winners at The Headies 2012

by Chi Ibe It was a victory for Nigeria’s new breed of young, powerful record label owners at the Headies. Record labels Square Records, Empire Mates Entertainment (EME) and Mavin Records emerged big winners yesterday as their artistes Psquare, May D and Banky W, Wizkid and Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal swept major awards at the... Read More

October 2, 2012

P is for Problem: See how 2face, 9ice, Tiwa Savage & (even!) Modenine flunked the word ‘penultimate’ (WATCH)

by Isi Esene A number of Nigerian celebrities were cornered at an event recently by the crew of Flytime TV to, uhm, throw more light on the English word: Penultimate. 2Face, Mode 9, Rhecks, Tiwa Savage, W4, 9ice, Baba Dee, Timaya and other celebrities were asked to define the English word without the benefit of... Read More

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June 29, 2012

Hot Stuff: 9ice ft. Mayour Dagunro – ‘Alariya’ Remix

by Seyi Lawal One of the songs on the recently released double CD albums of 9ice, ‘Iya Alariya’ gets a remix by a new act, Mayor Dagunro. Click here to listen: ‘Iya Alariya’ [audio:http://static.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Iya-Alariya-Remix-ft-Mayor-Dagunro.mp3|titles=Iya-Alariya-Remix-ft-Mayor-Dagunro]

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June 4, 2012

Hot Stuff: 9ice feat. Ruggedman – ‘Remembrance’

by Seyi Lawal From the coded tunes camp, this is a track from Ruggedman featuring 9ice … while the going was still good. Click here to listen: [audio:http://static.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/9ice-ft-Ruggedman-Remembrance-.mp3|titles=9ice-ft-Ruggedman-Remembrance-]

‘Remembrance’, 9ice, Ruggedman

February 19, 2012

“The press has over-used this story; Toni Payne is still my wife” – 9ice

by Abdullhi Aborode Channels TV’s Sunrise ‘Artist of the week’ was Abolore Akande popularly known as 9ice. Not surprisingly, during the interview he was asked about the situation with his wife (Toni Payne). He knew it was coming. 9ice said: “I keep telling people and I think the press have overused the news so to... Read More

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January 20, 2012

Twitter Roundup Xtra: Toni Payne tweets about 9ice’s album launch

by ‘Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] Just last year after they broke up, things got a bit messy between 9ice and Toni Payne. However, one thing has led to another and it does appear there’s still a bit of love between them, especially as they have a son between them. Just last night, Toni Payne went... Read More

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January 17, 2012

9ice album review: ‘Versus’ delivers no knock-out!

by Wilfred Okiche …highlife duets with Duncan Mighty and Wizboy really have no business here. The second half of 9ice’s fourth album, ‘Versus’ can be described as a boxing arena where he books some of the biggest names in the music industry to battle with them. However, he withholds the one battle we would have... Read More

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January 9, 2012

Album review: 9ice, from Bariga boy to Bashorun Gaa

by Wilfred Okiche “Once you hit the play button, you keep going as every track is a potential favourite.” ‘Bashorun Gaa’ is one half of the double albums released by folk singer, 9ice- the other half is ‘Versus’ where he does battle with some of the biggest names in the music industry. Together they constitute... Read More

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December 19, 2011

Mo’Cheddah, 9ice & GEJ speak in this week’s Soundbites!

Compiled by ‘Ifreke Inyang Who said what last week? “This budget is a stepping-stone to the transformation of our economy and country in our walk to economic freedom.“ – President Goodluck Jonathan. “What I can tell you is that the relationship 9ice had with Toni Payne produced a child. For this reason, the presence of... Read More

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December 16, 2011

Video of the Week: See 9ice in Concert – ‘No be mistake’ and ‘Gbamu Gbamu’

by ‘Ifreke Inyang He has just released his new albums sure, but in rare footage, 9ice recalls what made him one of Nigeria’s favourites with performance of two of his songs, ‘No be mistake’ and ‘Gbamu Gbamu’. These songs which are from his Tradition album, which was released in December 2009, still remain popular. The... Read More

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December 6, 2011

The wait is over: 9ice drops double album -‘Bashorun Gaa’ and ‘Versus’

by Wilfred Okiche Good news for fans of folk crooner, Abolore Akande better known as 9ice. He drops his long-awaited double disc, ‘Bashorun Gaa’ and ‘Versus’ on 7, December 2011. Perhaps in a bid to minimise activities of pirates and take advantage of new frontiers in the music space, the album will be available first on Hibuzz,... Read More

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November 20, 2011

Hot Stuff : Two words-'Loni ni' by 9ice

Wilfred Okiche ‘Gongo Aso’ crooner, 9ice, has finally dropped a video for his new single, ‘Loni ni’. The video which features guest vocals from the late rapper, Da grin, was directed by Gini. It is off his upcoming double-disc album ‘Bashorun Gaa’ and ‘Versus’ “The bubbly atmosphere works very well in neutralising the feelings of... Read More

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October 27, 2011

Something New: Vector recruits 9ice for Angeli

by Willfred Okiche Fresh off an acclaimed collaboration with 2Face Idibia, rapper Vector has cut the video for another single. He hooks up this time with multiple award winning cross-over sensation, 9ice, on the religion themed “Angeli”. watch below.

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October 11, 2011

Video! Watch Factory78TV’s interview with 9ice

by Yemi Olowu Factory78tv recently caught up with Afrobeats Star 9ice backstage at the Julius Agwu comedy tour “crack ya ribs”. He talks about coping with media gossip and being an inspiration to his fans in Bariga where he grew up . He also touched on his next album details as well as Alopomeji’s artist... Read More

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