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Alapomeji Ancestral Records
Ancestor (formerly Alapomeji Ancestral Records, Alapomeji Records) is a Nigerian record label founded in 2008, by 9ice after he left Edge Records LLR/EDGE Records, popularly known as EDGE Records, is a Lagos-based music record label jointly established by Ibrahim Okulaja and JahBless. The record label was founded in 2005 with 9ice becoming its first music act in 2006 before the release of .... In 2013, it was reported that Alapomeji Records artists which included the likes of Seriki Omo-Owo, Kayefi and Wise had left the label citing lack of support for their actions. In 2015, 9ice re-branded the imprint to Alapomeji Ancestral Records. References Nigerian record labels {{Nigeria-record-label-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigerians
Nigerians or the Nigerian people are citizens of Nigeria or people with ancestry from Nigeria. The name Nigeria was taken from the Niger River running through the country. This name was allegedly coined in the late 19th century by British journalist Flora Shaw, who later married Baron Frederick Lugard, a British colonial administrator. ''Nigeria'' is composed of various ethnic groups and cultures and the term Nigerian refers to a citizenship-based civic nationality. Nigerians derive from over 250 ethnic groups and languages.Toyin Falola. ''Culture and Customs of Nigeria''. Westport, Connecticut, USA: Greenwood Press, 2001. p. 4. Though there are multiple ethnic groups in Nigeria, economic factors result in significant mobility of Nigerians of multiple ethnic and religious backgrounds to reside in territories in Nigeria that are outside their ethnic or religious background, resulting in the mixing of the various ethnic and religious groups, especially in Nigeria's cities.Toyin Fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
9ice
9ice, born Alexander Abolore Adegbola Akande (born 17 January 1980), is a Nigerian musician, songwriter and dancer. He is known for his powerful use of the Yoruba language in his music as well as his proverbial lyrics and unique style of delivery. Early life 9ice was born into a polygamous home of five wives and nine children, in Ogbomosho, Oyo State in Western Nigeria. He grew up in the Shomolu Bariga suburbs of Lagos. He dreamed of being a musician. His parents discovered his singing talent, and decided to allow him become a musician. Career In 1996, 9ice recorded his first demo, titled "Risi de Alagbaja", but it was not until 2000 that he released his first official solo song, "Little Money". In 2008, 9ice released the single "Gongo Aso". With the song gaining popularity, 9ice was asked to perform at the Nelson Mandela 90th Birthday Tribute concert in London in June 2008. He went on to win the Best Hip Hop Artist of the Year at the MTV Africa Music Awards. "Gongo Aso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edge Records
LLR/EDGE Records, popularly known as EDGE Records, is a Lagos-based music record label jointly established by Ibrahim Okulaja and JahBless. The record label was founded in 2005 with 9ice becoming its first music act in 2006 before the release of his first studio album titled ''Certificate''. Artists Current * Reminisce *Ola Dips Former *9ice 9ice, born Alexander Abolore Adegbola Akande (born 17 January 1980), is a Nigerian musician, songwriter and dancer. He is known for his powerful use of the Yoruba language in his music as well as his proverbial lyrics and unique style of deliv ... Discography References {{Authority control 2006 establishments in Nigeria Record labels based in Lagos Nigerian record labels Record labels established in 2006 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
