Nigerian singer 9ice recently stirred social media conversation after a video surfaced showing him receiving a cash gift from prominent transport union leader MC Oluomo.
In the widely circulated clip, the musician, born Abolore Adegbola Akande, is seen being handed bundles of N500 notes by Oluomo, president of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). 9ice responded by leaning in, embracing Oluomo, and whispering what appeared to be prayers into his ear, with Oluomo replying “amen” repeatedly.
While some viewers interpreted the moment as a display of humility and mutual respect between two public figures, others questioned the optics, suggesting the singer appeared overly eager.
The incident quickly drew divided comments online. Some defended 9ice, noting his known longstanding friendship with Oluomo and viewing his reaction as genuine gratitude. Others used the moment to mock his career trajectory, with one user sarcastically referencing his past Grammy ambitions by commenting, “See 9ice way say e go win Grammy.”
The exchange highlights the often-scrutinized intersection of entertainment, personal relationships, and public perception in Nigerian pop culture. Neither 9ice nor MC Oluomo has publicly addressed the online commentary following the video’s circulation.
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