9ice, born Alexander Abolore Adegbola Akande (born 17 January 1980) is a Nigerian musician, songwriter and dancer.He is known for his powerful use of the Yoruba language in his music as well as his proverbial lyrics and unique style of delivery. <br>9ice was born into a polygamous home of five wives and nine children, in Ogbomosho, Oyo State in Western Nigeria. He grew up in shomolu Bariga suburbs of Lagos. 9ice had also dreamed of being a musician. His parents discovered his singing talent, and decided to allow him become a musician