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”.
Don't Go
9ice Lyrics
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Ye pologo, ye palatia
Jo ni'teriba fun oko
Igi eyi o da yo no
Ti ohun o da yo no
Se o fe da le moshun ni (don't go)
Se o fe da le moshun ni (don't go)
Emi ni oko, iwo ni iyawo
Bibeli ti mo ka ati Alukorani
O fi ye mi pe iwo ni iyawo
Owo ekun
Owo eja
Owo awo
Owo igba ti o gbe gberegbere
Egbon mi ko fi kan dagunla
Ni se lowa to iyawo
Ni'teriba, ni'teriba
Ki lo wa de to fa ara ya
Loko laya
Igi eyi o da yo no
Ti ohun o da yo no
Se o fe da le moshun ni (don't go)
Se o fe da le moshun ni (don't go)
E yi iyawo.b'aya ti o ba gbo ti oko
Ile oko ile eko
Ni ojo ti olo jo ti daye
Aya ma teriba ni odede oko ni
K'ole k'ole k'ole k'ole ye iyawo
Ojo esin ti shun
Iyawo o le ri
Tori o ki'ronu
Momi re bi'nu
Mammi re bi'nu
Tori o fe da'le moshun
Tori o ko eti'kun
Tori o ko eti'kun (ye pologo)
Igi eyi o da yo no
Ti ohun o da yo no
Se o fe da le moshun ni (don't go)
Se o fe da le moshun ni (don't go)
When you are in Rome
You behave like Roman
When you dey Naija
You behave like Nigerian
Alagbara America ole ni ni Bariga
Gbogbo aya e toju oko
Gbogbo oko e toju aya
Aya to mo yayi lo si'ke oko
Oko to mo faaji lo si'ke aya
Gbo oro si oko lenu
Ni'teriba
Igi eyi o da yo no (ni'teriba)
Ti ohun o da yo no (ye pologo)
Se o fe da le moshun ni (don't go)
Se o fe da le moshun ni (don't go)
Igi eyi o da yo no
Ti ohun o da yo no
Se o fe da le moshun ni (don't go)
Se o fe da le moshun ni (don't go)
Igi eyi o da yo no
Ti ohun o da yo no
Se o fe da le moshun ni (don't go)
Se o fe da le moshun ni
Se o fe da le moshun ni
(Cheepo)
Se o fe da le moshun ni
Ni'teriba
Se o fe da le moshun ni
Se o fe da le moshun ni
There is a prophet in the building ok
Se o fe da le moshun ni (don't go)
Se o fe da le moshun ni
E bowo fun agbaa ah
O le fade e
O le fade e
Cheepo o le fade e ok
The song "Don't Go" by 9ice is a Yoruba song that talks about the importance of love and not giving up on one's partner. The song encourages couples to work through their differences and not give up on their relationships. The song begins with the chorus which calls out to the bride, urging her to stay by her husband's side and work out their differences.
The first verse of the song is about the bride and groom's relationship. The groom values his wife and calls her his treasure. He mentions how he has studied the Bible and Quran to understand their teachings on marriage. He talks about the bride's importance to him and how together they can overcome challenges if they stick together. The chorus is repeated after the first verse.
The second verse is more of a narrative of a dysfunctional relationship. The verse describes a woman who has left her husband and how he feels lost without her. He describes the way his household has become a shell of what it used to be and how he misses his wife's touch. He pleads with her to come back, promising to be a better and more loving partner. The chorus is repeated twice to end the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Ye palatia iyawo
The bride is adorned with beautiful clothing
Ye pologo, ye palatia
Her beauty shines through her adornment
Jo ni'teriba fun oko
Let her dance for her husband
Igi eyi o da yo no
This tree is not strong enough
Ti ohun o da yo no
It cannot support what is on it
Se o fe da le moshun ni (don't go)
If you want it to stay steady, do not leave
Emi ni oko, iwo ni iyawo
I am the husband, you are the wife
Bibeli ti mo ka ati Alukorani
I know both the Bible and the Quran
O fi ye mi pe iwo ni iyawo
God has confirmed that you are my wife
Owo ekun
The hand of a lion
Owo eja
The hand of a fish
Owo awo
The hand of a masquerade
Owo igba ti o gbe gberegbere
The hand that carries heavy loads
Egbon mi ko fi kan dagunla
My elder brother cannot carry a palm wine keg
Ni se lowa to iyawo
I am the one that got married
Ki lo wa de to fa ara ya
Let's stop causing problems for ourselves
Loko laya
In this world
E yi iyawo.b'aya ti o ba gbo ti oko
Listen to your husband when he speaks
Ile oko ile eko
The wife's home is the husband's home
Ni ojo ti olo jo ti daye
From morning till night
Aya ma teriba ni odede oko ni
The wife must dance for her husband in the farm
K'ole k'ole k'ole k'ole ye iyawo
Let the wife keep dancing
Ojo esin ti shun
The horse race day has come
Iyawo o le ri
The wife can't see it
Tori o ki'ronu
Because she's not jealous
Momi re bi'nu
But it burns inside of me
Mammi re bi'nu
It burns inside of me
Tori o fe da'le moshun
Because I want it to stay steady
Tori o ko eti'kun
Because I cannot hold on
Ye pologo
Her beauty
When you are in Rome
When you are in a foreign land
You behave like Roman
You should act like the locals
When you dey Naija
When you are in Nigeria
You behave like Nigerian
You should act like the locals
Alagbara America ole ni ni Bariga
Being powerful in America means nothing in Bariga
Gbogbo aya e toju oko
All his wives pay attention to him
Gbogbo oko e toju aya
All his husbands pay attention to her
Gbo oro si oko lenu
Listen to what your husband says
Ni'teriba
To dance for him
Se o fe da le moshun ni
If you want it to stay steady
There is a prophet in the building ok
A religious leader is present
E bowo fun agbaa ah
Pay homage to the elderly
O le fade e
You can't shake it
Contributed by Callie M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ayomide
on 3310
I love this song I used to listen to it every day I go out