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”.
Angela
9ice Lyrics
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She never lost her value
I thought she must come from the moon
Am proud of her from January to December
She makes me feel so strong
When the going gets tough
Shez like no other
The sugar in my tea
I can't do without her
When she cry I get sick
When shez sad I can't be good
When shez mad at me I gеt confused
Baby ohh
When she cry I gеt sick
When shez sad I can't be good
When shez mad at me I get confused
Baby ohh
Angela dudu be koro oshin
Will you be my wifey ijo wo ni ka fi si
Angela dudu be koro oshin
Will you be my wifey ijo wo ni ka fi si
Whats your colour turn around at me now baby
To me black is beauty
Other colours gbiyanju ni oh
Are you black and shine that’s part of the criteria
Are you smooth and clear inside up you are used in all
If you bleach your skin that means o ti si
You don’t really wanna be like angela
When she cry I get sick
When shez sad I can't be good
When shez mad at me I get confused
Baby ohh
When she cry I get sick
When shez sad I can't be good
When shez mad at me I get confused
Baby ohh will you be my wifey
Angela dudu be koro oshin
Will you be my wifey ijo wo ni ka fi si
Angela dudu be koro oshin
Will you be my wifey ijo wo ni ka fi si
You be the one that makes me smile girl
You be the one to be my life
You be the one I love love you girl
So baby am gonna make my life with you oh
Angela dudu be koro oshin
Will you be my wifey ijo wo ni ka fi si
Angela dudu be koro oshin
Will you be my wifey ijo wo ni ka fi si
Angela dudu be koro oshin
Will you be my wifey ijo wo ni ka fi si
Angela dudu be koro oshin
Will you be my wifey ijo wo ni ka fi si
Angela dudu be koro oshin
Will you be my wifey ijo wo ni ka fi si
Angela dudu be koro oshin
Will you be my wifey ijo wo ni ka fi si
Angela dudu be koro oshin
Will you be my wifey ijo wo ni ka fi si
Angela dudu be koro oshin
Will you be my wifey ijo wo ni ka fi si
The lyrics of 9ice's song "Angela" tell the story of a man who is deeply in love with a woman named Angela. He describes her as his angel, someone he has trained from the root and who has never lost her value. He feels proud of her every day of the year and she makes him feel strong whenever going gets tough. He compares her to the butter in his bread and the sugar in his tea, implying that she is a vital part of his life that he cannot do without.
However, he also acknowledges that their relationship isn't perfect. When Angela is upset, he becomes sick, confused, and unable to function properly. He goes on to say that he loves her just the way she is and encourages her to embrace her natural beauty rather than try to change herself to fit a certain standard.
Overall, "Angela" is a love song that celebrates the beauty and importance of a strong relationship, while also acknowledging the challenges that can come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
She is my angel I train her from the root
She is my beloved partner and I have been with her since the very beginning, helping her grow and develop into the person she is now
She never lost her value
Despite the challenges and difficulties we've faced, she has always remained valuable and important to me
I thought she must come from the moon
She is so incredible and special that I believed she must have come from somewhere extraordinary like the moon
Am proud of her from January to December
I feel proud of her accomplishments and successes throughout the entire year, not just during certain seasons
She makes me feel so strong
Being with her gives me confidence and strength, I feel like I can handle anything with her by my side
When the going gets tough
During difficult times when everything seems to be going wrong
Shez like no other
She is unique and one of a kind, there's no one else like her
Shez like the butter in my bread
She is an essential and delightful addition to my life, like butter on bread
The sugar in my tea
She is a sweet and pleasant addition to my life, like sugar in tea
I can't do without her
She is integral to my life and I cannot imagine living without her
When she cry I get sick
Her pain affects me deeply and physically, making me feel ill
When shez sad I can't be good
When she is unhappy or upset, it is difficult for me to be my best self
When shez mad at me I get confused
When she is angry or upset with me, it is hard for me to understand what is going on
Angela dudu be koro oshin
Angela, you are as beautiful as the blackest night sky and as powerful as a thunderstorm
Will you be my wifey ijo wo ni ka fi si
Will you be my wife, the one with whom I dance for the rest of my life?
Whats your colour turn around at me now baby
I want to see you from every angle, including your skin color, my love
To me black is beauty
I find blackness, especially in my beloved, to be stunningly beautiful
Other colours gbiyanju ni oh
Other colors are not as important to me
Are you black and shine that’s part of the criteria
Being black and radiant is a requirement to be my partner because it is something I find exceptionally beautiful
Are you smooth and clear inside up you are used in all
You are not only beautiful on the outside but also pure and honest on the inside, which is vital in any relationship
If you bleach your skin that means o ti si
If you choose to lighten your skin, it means that you have lost touch with your true self
You don’t really wanna be like angela
I believe that being like my beloved is a good thing, but if you bleach your skin, you will lose that unique and powerful quality
You be the one that makes me smile girl
My partner is the one who brings joy and happiness into my life
You be the one to be my life
My partner is the one with whom I want to spend the rest of my life
You be the one I love love you girl
My partner is the one I love and cherish
So baby am gonna make my life with you oh
I plan to build my life around my partner, spending each day together and building a life of love and happiness
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Ayomide
on 3310
I love this song I used to listen to it every day I go out