PRIMED to chart a new direction for his
career, “Gongo Aso” crooner, Abolore Akande,
popularly known as 9ice has joined the likes of
Mavins Records artiste, Iyanya by signing a
deal with Temple Management Company.
The deal was sealed last Thursday, at the
corporate office of the company in Victoria
Island, Lagos and was witnessed by
representatives of both parties.
While welcoming 9ice, Idris Olorunnimbe, CEO/
Founder, TMC noted that 9ice still commands
a strong place in Nigerian music. “We
recognize the foundation that 9ice has built
and established, together we can build on and
take it to newer heights,” Olorunnimbe said.
9ice
“At Temple Management Company, we do not
gamble but believe in strategy and pinpoint
execution,” he added.
Explaining further, Olorunnimbe said, “With our
team and structure, we are here to support
9ice to actualize his career goals. In 9ice, we
see a brand that has an important and
strategic core that we can expand.”
However, less than a year, the management
company is now positioned as a powerhouse
in the creative sector, having amassed clients
in sports, arts, media and of course,
entertainment. Some of its clients include Don
Jazzy, Mavin Records, Project Fame winner,
Jeff and Iyanya.
In his remarks, 9ice said, “For me, this is the
right thing to do at this stage in my career and
indeed, for any forward thinking artiste. When
we started music, we grew with the knowledge
that everything was all about the artiste; you
are the manager, owner of the record label
etc. We did this to the best of our ability.This
is the time to give experienced professionals
the chance to take care of you because one
will become the better for it. Temple
Management are like our own Sony or BMG in
Nigeria.”
On his new direction, 9ice said that with the
backing of his new management, he is working
assiduously to release new album and will
explore an international fan base.
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