Afrobeat legend 9ice has shifted his focus towards a more low-key and intentional lifestyle.
The iconic musician, known for hits like “Gboza,” has consciously decided to step back from the chaos of the spotlight.
Persecondnews reports that he is prioritizing meaningful pursuits over the constant pursuit of fame and attention.
9ice’s decision reflects a desire to redefine what success means to him, moving beyond mere fame and fortune.
Speaking with R in Abuja, he simply said: “I don’t need another noise in my life,” a phrase that carried more weight than mere words.
“I don’t need any music concert. The noise is needless. I’ve had enough noise over the years.”
It wasn’t anger speaking, but the voice of someone who has seen too much, heard too much, and has chosen peace.
Once the voice behind Gongo Aso, a song that dominated airwaves and inspired a generation, 9ice now speaks with the calm of someone who no longer seeks to impress but to preserve.
He admitted he never saw the track becoming what it is today — a timeless classic nearly two decades on.
“When I released Gongo Aso, I didn’t know it would reign till this time,” he said, with a hint of disbelief and quiet pride.
“It is almost twenty years, and the song has remained evergreen.”
For 9ice, that legacy is enough. He no longer feels the urge to be everywhere or to stay loud in a world addicted to volume.
The industry has changed, and 9ice has watched it shift — from live concerts to endless festivals, from artistry to algorithms.
While many of his peers are running back on stage, mic in hand, he is walking the other way.
“I think music concert is saturated now,” he said. “People have abused it.”
But beneath that critique is a weariness — not just with the music scene, but with the expectations.
“It’s not the kind of drama I need in my life right now,” he said, adding “There’s a kind of pressure that comes with being visible all the time. I don’t want that anymore.”
In many ways, 9ice has become the opposite of the industry that once crowned him king as his silence is not absence, but a message.
“You see how I have maintained a quiet profile over the years?” he asked. “I like the fact that there’s no more drama.”
And indeed, it shows. There are no controversies chasing him. No headlines baiting him.
No scandals forcing statements. Just a man and his music — still recording, still releasing, but on his own terms.
“It’s just about my music and staying true to what I believe in,” he said softly. That belief — in self, in growth, in quiet — has become his compass. And it’s led him away from the stage lights and into something more sacred.
“The name 9ice has been on the lips of many people for different reasons,” he reflected. “But I am happy that I’m still here and doing fine with my career.”
He noted that It’s not fame he’s chasing, but fulfillment — the kind that doesn’t scream, but whispers.
Speaking further at the Mega City rally organized by T-Pumpy Concept, a leading real estate giant in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) even in a space that thrives on energy and loud announcements, 9ice stood out with his quiet confidence and deliberate calm.
T-Pumpy, known for its push to redefine urban housing in Abuja, had invited celebrities and stakeholders to celebrate development strides — but 9ice used the platform to speak on something less material and more human: the peace that comes with knowing who you are, and choosing what you no longer need.
While others sought attention and validation from the public eye, 9ice’s words conveyed a sense of introspection and self-awareness.
His message highlighted the importance of inner peace and liberation from the pressures of external expectations.
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