Singer and songwriter Abolore Akande, popularly known as 9ice, has revealed that his indigenous Yoruba lyrics are as a result of the teachings from his late stepmother.
Featuring on ‘Curiosity made me ask’ podcast, 9ice clarified on his in depth use of Yoruba, thereby disputing opinions that he is a trained herbalist.
The Ogbomoso-born said he was never an herbalist at any point in his growing up stage as a child and a young adult.
He credits his cultural heritage and family influence for his unique lyrical style.
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According to him, he instills the Yoruba language while creating a new song.
“I was never trained as an herbalist; I am not an herbalist. I am a Yoruba man from Oyo state, and I learnt all the proverbs from my late step mom. While trying to create songs, I decided to use all those,” he said.