Renowned singer Alexander Abolore Akande, popularly known as 9ice, has received an honorary chieftaincy title in Ogun State, marking a significant milestone in his illustrious career.

9ice joyfully shared the news on his Instagram account through several posts. The pictures depicted him adorned with the regal embroidered cap bestowed upon him by the Oba, to whom he expressed deep gratitude. Another post captured the singer receiving the official certificate, symbolizing the prestigious title.

In his caption, 9ice wrote, "AAA. AARE AMULUDUN IJOFIN KINGDOM. IPOKIA. YEWA. THANKS TO HRM OBA MORUF AWODE. AND THE ENTIRE FAMILY OF GUSANU AND THE PEOPLE OF IJOFIN KINGDOM. YEWA OGUN STATE. THANK YOU, KABIYESI. HRM OBA MORUF AWODE. OLOLO OF IJOFIN KINGDOM."

The singer's new title, Aare Amuludun Ijofin Kingdom, aptly reflects his role as the chief entertainer of Ijofin Kingdom. Congratulatory messages, well-wishes, and traditional greetings from 9ice's fans and supporters have flooded his social media, celebrating this significant recognition.

This trend of musicians receiving chieftaincy titles is not new, as seen in the past when Nigerian singer Portable was crowned the Amuludun of Tigbo Awori Land in Ogun State in 2022. The Streets Hop singer recently celebrated the first anniversary of his chieftaincy in grand style.

In a similar vein, in 2018, Big Brother Naija star Temitope Adenibuyan, popularly known as Teddy A, was conferred with the chieftaincy title of Asojuomo of Iyere Owo in Iyere town, Owo, Ondo State, adding to the growing list of entertainers honoured with traditional titles.