Alexander Abolore Adegbola Akande @9iceofficial is a Nigerian musician, songwriter , business man and philanthropist. 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.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, United Kingdom in June 2008, He went on to win the Best Hip Hop Artist of the Year at the MTV Africa Music Awards.