Award winning Nigerian Artist 9ice, (born Abolore Akande on the 17th of Jan… Read Full Bio ↴Award winning Nigerian Artist 9ice, (born Abolore Akande on the 17th of January 1980s) known for his versatility, proverbial lyrics and unique style started his singing and writing career at the age of fourteen. Justifiable tagged “the hit maker”, 9ice conveys with his music, a new ethnic flavor and eclectic style that is uniquely his.

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”.

Show Me Love
9ice Lyrics

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Yeah yeah
200&9ice
Show some love to the brother next door
Show some love to needy and the poor
Show some to the hood you come from
Show some love

Those that i am suppose to love are those that i hate

Why cause i believe in pain
Those that i am suppose to hate are those that i love
Why cause i believe in pain
Fake things material thing outright my ways
Se na vanity you employ to guide your days
O boy if you belong you go understand our case

Shey you can hear someone cry or na pet you go pet o
Make you protect your town! na shandy u dey collect o
Beacuse 9ice is too nice you no go play my song o

Show some love to the brother next door
Show some love to needy and the poor
Show some love to the hood you come from
Show some love

Show some love to the brother next door
Show some love to needy and the poor
Show some to the hood you come from
Show some love

Arise and shine so say the Lord
With my far sight, i can see smoke and gun
With the love i've got so shall i conquer the world
Count your blessing and minus the shame
The street we used to play is no longer the same
Live and lets live
Breathe and lets breathe
Help the needy
Go above defeat
Show some love toward the weak
Dont be tired, dont be sick
Thats the spirit

Show some love to the brother next door
Show some love to needy and the poor
Show some to the hood you come from
Show some love

Show some love to the brother next door
Show some love to needy and the poor
Show some to the hood you come from
Show some love

Some many things have been said and undone

Show some love to the brother next door
Show some love to needy and the poor
Show some to the hood you come from
Show some love
Show some love to the brother next door
Show some love to needy and the poor

Show some to the hood you come from
Show some love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Show Me Love" by 9ice convey a message of love, compassion, and kindness towards individuals in various communities. The first verse encourages listeners to show love to those around them, including their neighbors, those in need, and their respective hoods. The second verse highlights the paradoxical nature of love and hate, indicating that we tend to hate those we ought to love and love those we ought to hate, perhaps due to the pain we have experienced in life. The lines "se na vanity you employ to guide your days" suggest that people can be preoccupied with materialistic things rather than focusing on the love and care they should extend to others.

The song's chorus repeats the message of love and compassion emphasized in the first verse. The phrase "show some love" is a recurring theme, emphasizing that we should express love to the people closest to us, regardless of their backgrounds or circumstances. The lyrics place a strong emphasis on empathy and kindness towards those who might be facing challenges or difficult situations.

Overall, "Show Me Love" is a call to action, urging listeners to extend kindness and love to individuals in their communities. The lyrics encourage listeners to show compassion towards the less fortunate and make the world a better place by extending love and care towards others.

Line by Line Meaning

Show some love to the brother next door
Let's spread love and kindness to the people in our immediate surrounding

Show some love to needy and the poor
We should be compassionate towards those who are less fortunate and lend a helping hand

Show some to the hood you come from
Don't forget to show support and love to the community you belong to

Those that i am suppose to love are those that i hate
Sometimes we hold grudges against those we should love due to past hurts and pain

Why cause i believe in pain
These negative emotions stem from a belief that pain is inevitable and healthy

Those that i am suppose to hate are those that i love
Similarly, we sometimes love those we should hate because of emotional attachment regardless of negative actions

Fake things material thing outright my ways
False and superficial possessions no longer hold significance in my life choices

Se na vanity you employ to guide your days
If your actions are guided by vain things, then they hold no real value or meaning

O boy if you belong you go understand our case
Only those who belong to the same community can fully comprehend our shared experiences and struggles

Shey you can hear someone cry or na pet you go pet o
Are you willing to show empathy towards others by addressing their emotional pain or ignoring their suffering?

Make you protect your town! na shandy u dey collect o
Protect and defend your community where you earn your livelihood and not just focus on collecting selfish gains

Because 9ice is too nice you no go play my song o
People may disregard my music because I promote compassion and love instead of negativity and violence

Arise and shine so say the Lord
God commands us to rise up and shine by spreading love and goodness

With my far sight, i can see smoke and gun
With my foresight, I can see the destructive consequences of violence and animosity that we must work to avoid

With the love i've got so shall i conquer the world
Love is the key to success and triumph over any obstacle

Count your blessing and minus the shame
Appreciate the good things in your life and let go of any shame or regret that may hold you back

The street we used to play is no longer the same
Our childhood memories and experiences have changed due to the violence and negativity that has seeped into our environment

Live and lets live
Let's coexist peacefully and allow each other the freedom to live our lives without fear or harm

Breathe and lets breathe
Take a moment to pause and remember to let others live their lives without adversely affecting ours

Help the needy
Lend a hand to those who have less than you or are in need of assistance

Go above defeat
Rise above any negative circumstances or outcomes and persevere in a positive direction

Show some love toward the weak
Demonstrate kindness and support towards those who are vulnerable and weak

Dont be tired, dont be sick
Don't give up or become disheartened, continue to spread love and positive energy

Thats the spirit
Bring this positive attitude and outlook towards life into every situation

Some many things have been said and undone
There is still so much work to be done in the world, despite many meaningful words and intentions that have been expressed

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