9ice: I’ll Get a Tribal Mark at 50

Nigerian music star Abolore Adegbola Akande, popularly known as 9ice, has shared his intention to get a tribal mark when he turns 50 — as a tribute to his late father.

The 45-year-old singer made the revelation in a recent video posted on his TikTok page. According to him, the decision is a deeply personal one, inspired by the traditional facial mark his father bore.

“By the time I’m 50, I’ll get the same mark my dad had. That’s what I want to do for my birthday,” he said. “A lot of my guys don’t believe I’ll go through with it, but they’ll see.”

9ice, who hails from Ogbomosho, is widely celebrated for his masterful use of the Yoruba language, proverbial lyrics, and distinctive musical style. He shot to fame in 2008 with his breakout hit “Gongo Aso”, and has since released multiple successful albums and singles.

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In an earlier interview with Nancy Isime in August 2025, the singer opened up about his spiritual journey, revealing that he is now a traditional worshipper. He recounted how he turned to an Ifa priest for help during a period of intense “spiritual attack,” which left him vomiting blood for six months.

After receiving healing, 9ice admitted that he regretted not embracing traditional religion earlier in his life.