“Behind The Fame: 9ice Says Nigeria’s Music Industry Has ‘Sold Its Soul’”

Veteran Afrobeats artist, Akande Abolore, popularly known as 9ice, has made a bold assertion that the Nigerian music industry is deeply entangled in spiritual forces, warning that the devil plays a dominant role in influencing music.

According to iReporter Online, the singer issued a cautionary message to aspiring musicians, urging them to understand the spiritual weight of the industry they are entering.

During an appearance on The Nancy Isime Show, hosted by Nollywood actress Nancy Isime, 9ice reflected on his past aspirations and the unseen battles within the music space.

Speaking candidly, he recalled his desire for a Grammy Award and how that dream never materialized, unlike Burna Boy, who eventually clinched the prestigious award.

“That’s why I said music, you can be passing a message.

When you sing as an artist, watch what you say in words, because the devil controls music,” he warned.

According to iReporter Online, 9ice described the entertainment space as one that spiritually drains artists, adding, “The devil is the choir master; that’s why we smoke, we do all these things.”

He emphasized that music carries heavy spiritual consequences, stating, “If you are coming to this industry, understand where you’re coming to. I’m not lying to you.”

Opening up about his personal spiritual journey, 9ice disclosed that he once suffered from a mysterious illness that could not be medically explained. This, he said, prompted his return to African traditional spirituality.

“I’m not Christian, I’m not Muslim. I’m a Babalawo,” he stated with pride. “People run away when I say it, but I’m African, a traditionalist. That’s what I practise.”

According to iReporter Online, the singer acknowledged that he now wishes he had embraced Ifa earlier in life, citing the legendary Fela Anikulapo Kuti as a major influence.

He explained how Fela’s visits to the shrine were once misunderstood but now make complete sense to him. “When Fela was talking and going to Ogun, we didn’t get it. Now I do.”

He also highlighted that Africans should reclaim their native spiritual identities. “God said, I will never come to you in a language foreign to your people,” he said, reinforcing his belief that the Black race has its own prophets and divine messengers.

Urging youths to reconnect with their ancestral roots, 9ice encouraged them to consult their parents about family traditions and to embrace them with sincerity and devotion.

”IREPORTER REPORTS”