Gongo Aso crooner, Abolore Akande, known as 9ice stunned many of his fans in 2014 when he contested as a political aspirant for the House of Representatives seat for Ogbomosho North/South/Orire Federal Constituency of Oyo State.
After his defeat in the primaries, the eclectic singer resorted to focusing on his music career and trying to regain his lost throne.
The Afro-pop singer has however declared that he does not have political ambition for now. In his words:” For now, I’m not working on any political ambition”.
9ice is currently working on his 9th album titled G.O.A.T
He won the award for Best Hip Hop Artist at the MTV Africa Music Awards in 2008.At the third edition of the Hip Hop World Awards held in Nigeria, he won the Revelation of the Year award and Best Male Vocal Performer. A month later at the first SoundCity Music Video Awards, he was nominated in the category of Best New Artist. 9ice’s biggest single is titled “Gongo Aso”. He is the founder of Alapomeji Records.