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Though I’ve failed UTME 6 times, I must study law! —9ice

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Nigerian singer Akande Abolore popularly known as ‘9ice’ has announced that despite failing the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) six time, he will study law in his lifetime.

9ice’ who recently revealed that he wanted to be a lawyer before venturing into a music career during an interview with Iyabo Ojo, the actress, said he could not get into school to study law because he had multiple failures in the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s (JAMB) UTME.

He added that he came from a family that was not supportive of a music career.

“I have always wanted to be a lawyer until now,” he said.

“I spent almost six years JAMB go jam me, I go write another one. This one go say I no meet up cut off mark, I go do another one. Because the family I came out from, you cannot be a musician.”

When asked if he regretted not becoming a lawyer, he replied, “I cannot regret because I am still on it. I must do it, probably not to litigate at a firm, but I can be an entertainment lawyer.”

9ice gained fame with the release of his hit single ‘Gongo Aso’ in 2008.

He is the founder of the Alapomeji Ancestral Record label.

The music star is renowned for his powerful use of the Yoruba language, proverbial lyrics, and unique delivery style.

He has received several awards, including MOBO, MTV Africa Music Award, and Nigeria Entertainment Award.

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