Years of studying the industry and refining his skills, has helped him develop his musical ideology and style. His powerful use of the Yoruba language and his lyrical abilities sets him apart from most artists in his genre and in his opinion is what makes him 9ice. This unique style, evident on all of his song some of which include his hit song Gongo Aso, Street Credibility, Party Rider, Little Money, Ganja Man, Talent dey waste as well as on collaborations like the song 'Ruggedy Baba' a hit track he did with Nigeria’s Ruggedman, and Le Fenu So, which he did with Lord of Ajasa, often leaves many listeners astonished at the magic of the delivery and the rhythmic harmony.
9ice, whose hit single “Gongo Aso” from his sophomore album also titled Gongo Aso has become a sort of national anthem in his home country, aspires to raise his game, push the creative envelope and transcend music stereotypes. He is working hard to build a solid, outstanding body of work that hopefully will outlive him. He aims in all ways to become a reference point for Nigerian artistes anywhere. Reminiscent of the likes of Fela, Youssour Ndour and Angelique Kidjo, he hopes to someday become a cultural ambassador with his music. He believes consistency, originality as well as old-fashioned hard work are the keys to achieving all these.
His award credits include 2009 Hip Hop World Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Album of the year as well as 2008 MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Best African Act, 2008 MTV Africa Music Awards Best Hip Hop Artist, 2008 Dynamix Awards Artist the Year, 2009 Future Awards Musician of the Year and many more. His music credits include collaborations with RuggedMan on the chart topping ‘RuggedyBaba’, the powerful social commentary ‘Make dem talk’ recorded with 2Shotz, as well as tracks from his first album “the Certificate”, and hit songs from his sophomore album “ Gongo Aso”, some of which include, Gongo Aso, Street Credibility, Pamurogo, Photocopy, to name a few. Some of his social recognitions include, Nigerian Youth Merit Award, Youth Ambasador for Peace and more. His musical influences range from Wyclef Jean to the Miliki Maestro, Ebenezer Obey. 9ice is without a doubt leaving his mark in the Afro hip-hop circle and worldwide. He currently has two albums to his name and is currently working on his third album titled “Tradition”.
Alo
9ice Lyrics
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Ijinle panpan
Ijoba na danku...
Samtex
Alo mi alo o alo o alo
Story na story o story
Story o story
Ediye yoku o koku
Ediye yopo o poko
Alo o alo
Aye sope ediye o pon mo re
Story o story
Won lo kediye ta won fi yawo
Story o story
Awon dikeji o pa kan soso
Eri awo joju aye
Awo joju aye
Eori awo kala aye
Leyin itan la o...
Leyin salamo awo regbo o
Calculator don dey b4 computer o
Danku magbo
Razor blade la fin gerun before clipper
To n tan e ma tan ra re
Make u no dey do too much
Ton ba tan e ma tan ra re
Alo mi alo o alo
Alo o alo
Story na story o story
Story o story...
Uno uno say no be so
Let em say
Lenu e nue enu lorofo
Won ni mo kofoloro
Won shi ma takoto
Nigba ojo
Nigba erun oun lo gba gbo ogo
Story storyyyyyy...
Danku magbo
Kilo pa'ya 'jebu epe ni
Samtex magbo
Ppl talking bullshit about me
Kokan miiii...
Yeh yeh yeh yeh
Ancestor...
Yeh yeh yeh
Ancestor
Yeh yeh yeh yeh
Ijoba na danku
Danku won ti joju aye
Won jeti aye
Won jemu aye
Won je idodo aye
Won je okan aye
Ancestor
Won je gogongo aye
Ancestor
Ijoba na danku
Kaye ma mu won
Aye mu won so
Kaye ma fi won le lorun
Kaye ma juwa shey o
Kawa ma rorin ko si
Samytex osha mo
Bibe lobe nbeshu o
Bibe lobe nbena o
Ijoba na danku osha mo
Shofe daran
Ma lo daku o
Osha mo...
The lyrics of 9ice's song "Alo" tells a story of how people can be deceiving and untrustworthy. It starts by praising a deity called Danku, which is a pantheon of gods in Yoruba mythology. The chorus repeats the phrase "Alo mi alo," which translates to "my dream, my dream" in English. The verses revolve around the theme of people telling stories and gossiping. The words "story na story" imply that people like to make up stories and share them. In the first verse, there is a reference to two birds, ediye yoku and ediye yopo, which mean "the good bird" and "the bad bird," respectively. This is a metaphor for people who put on a good front, but their intentions are not pure.
The second verse of the song talks about people who are hypocrites or two-faced. They pretend to be good, but in reality, they are not. The third verse criticizes people who are too quick to judge and do not have the full picture of a situation. The lyrics also touch on the idea that people's words and actions have consequences and can affect others. The song ends with a call to action, suggesting that people should not be too quick to judge others and that they should be careful with the words they use.
Line by Line Meaning
Danku ah
A phrase of greeting to a person named Danku.
Ijinle panpan
A metaphorical phrase that means complicated or difficult situation.
Ijoba na danku...
The government is just like Danku, a difficult character to deal with.
Samtex
No discernible meaning, it may be used as a nickname or reference to someone or something.
Alo mi alo o alo o alo
This is just a catchy phrase repeated several times in the song, it does not have a specific meaning.
Story na story o story
Many stories are told, it is a phrase that suggests people gossip or spread rumors.
Ediye yoku o koku
This phrase means a chicken that is plump or has meat on its bones.
Alo o alo
Repeating the alo phrase again, it does not have a specific meaning.
Ediye yopo o poko
This phrase means a chicken that is skinny or emaciated.
Alo o alo
Repeating the alo phrase again, it does not have a specific meaning.
Aye sope ediye o pon mo re
People believe that a chicken is worth more than its actual value.
Story o story
More stories are told, suggesting that people are addicted to gossip.
Won lo kediye ta won fi yawo
They've lost their property or valuable things that they would even sell a chicken to marry.
Story o story
More stories are told, suggesting that people are addicted to gossip.
Awon dikeji o pa kan soso
The second-bests kill and fight to be the best.
Eri awo joju aye
Fortune favors the bold.
Awo joju aye
The bold win in life and destiny.
Eori awo kala aye
Bad luck follows the cowards.
Leyin itan la o...
Behind every story, there is a lesson to learn.
Leyin salamo awo regbo o
Behind the greetings, there is a terrible fate waiting for the cowards.
Calculator don dey b4 computer o
There were calculators before computers.
Danku magbo
No discernible meaning, but could refer to a stubborn or difficult person named Danku.
Razor blade la fin gerun before clipper
A razor blade must have come before the clipper.
To n tan e ma tan ra re
It is okay to progress gradually.
Make u no dey do too much
Don't overdo anything.
Ton ba tan e ma tan ra re
If you keep progressing gradually, you'll get there someday.
Alo mi alo o alo
The alo phrase repeated again, it does not have a specific meaning.
Alo o alo
The alo phrase repeated again, it does not have a specific meaning.
Story na story o story
People love to gossip and spread rumors.
Story o story...
More stories are told, suggesting that people enjoy talking about others.
Uno uno say no be so
It is continuously said that things are not as they seem.
Let em say
Let them say whatever they want.
Lenu e nue enu lorofo
People will gossip, let them talk.
Won ni mo kofoloro
They said I'm like a bird used in making kofoloro soup - one thing anyone can easily get.
Won shi ma takoto
They continue to insult me.
Nigba ojo
One day, someday.
Nigba erun oun lo gba gbo ogo
One-day everything will be alright.
Story storyyyyyy...
Repeating the story phrase again with an emphasis on the word 'story'
Danku magbo
Referring again to a stubborn or difficult person named Danku.
Kilo pa'ya 'jebu epe ni
What has happened to one's roots in Jebu Epe? An idiom used to inquire about one's background or how they came to be in a particular place or position.
Samtex magbo
Another reference to a person named Samtex.
Ppl talking bullshit about me
People spreading false rumors about the singer.
Kokan miiii...
That's not true.
Yeh yeh yeh yeh
No discernible meaning, it's just an interjection used in the song.
Ancestor...
A self-referential nickname for the singer, 9ice.
Yeh yeh yeh
No discernible meaning, it's just an interjection used in the song.
Ancestor
A self-referential nickname for the singer, 9ice.
Yeh yeh yeh yeh
No discernible meaning, it's just an interjection used in the song.
Ijoba na danku
The government is just like Danku, a difficult character to deal with.
Danku won ti joju aye
Danku has defeated or survived every life obstacle thrown his way.
Won jeti aye
He has eaten life (overcome all challenges).
Won jemu aye
He has drank life (survived all difficulties).
Won je idodo aye
He has chewed life (endured all sufferings).
Won je okan aye
He has swallowed life (endured all pain).
Ancestor
A self-referential nickname for the singer, 9ice.
Won je gogongo aye
He has swallowed life's thorn (endured all difficulties).
Ancestor
A self-referential nickname for the singer, 9ice.
Ijoba na danku
The government is just like Danku, a difficult character to deal with.
Kaye ma mu won
We will not ignore them.
Aye mu won so
We will listen to their opinion.
Kaye ma fi won le lorun
We will not let them hurt us.
Kaye ma juwa shey o
We will not let them oppress us.
Kawa ma rorin ko si
We will only be at peace.
Samytex osha mo
Another reference to a person named Samtex.
Bibe lobe nbeshu o
We must use our tongues wisely.
Bibe lobe nbena o
Let's use our words well.
Ijoba na danku osha mo
The government is just like Danku, a difficult character to deal with.
Shofe daran
Don't look back, focus on the future.
Ma lo daku o
Don't stop.
Osha mo...
A phrase to end the song, no discernible meaning.
Writer(s): Alexander Ajifolajifaola
Contributed by Caden O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@felixbankole6621
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@connorhudson8593
Him pattern and personality nor dey for this naija industry
You sound it Unique and I just started digging deep into his sound lately
I love 9ice sound
@richardadebayo539
nice track my favorite guy all the way of maintain e mi ole ti moto
@sylvesterdaniel3782
Nice one
@oladejijohnson3311
I ensure I watch this video Daily for 10 days now,
@ebrightblackspartan5967
Adigunmi make you ft wizkid and Davido or burna make sure una carry the chorus together.
@ohbabybeautyaffairs7409
I love 😍😍🥰🥰this music 🎶
@josephokpoto4186
Always happy to see you in every new video
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