Nigerian music sensation Abolore Akande, famously known as 9ice Alapomeji, stole the spotlight recently during a captivating public encounter with the Governor of Oyo State.

Nigerian singer Abolore Akande, widely known as 9ice Alapomeji, recently gained significant attention during a public interaction with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. The incident, which was captured in a viral video, highlighted a moment of cultural respect that took an unexpected turn.

In the video, 9ice was seen attempting to pay homage to Governor Makinde by performing a traditional Yoruba gesture of respect — a full-body prostration. However, before he could complete this gesture, a security aide of the governor intervened and pushed him aside, seemingly unaware of the singer's identity and intentions.

This unexpected action drew a surprised reaction from 9ice, who expressed his frustration with a humorous remark, stating, “Don’t push me, let me greet my father!” His comment caught the attention of Governor Makinde, who turned back, smiled, and warmly acknowledged the singer.

In a light-hearted exchange, Governor Makinde teased 9ice, saying, “Try and be coming home,” in reference to the singer's infrequent visits to his home state.

The interaction has since gone viral, with many individuals on social media praising 9ice for his respectful approach and the governor for his friendly response, which transformed a potentially awkward situation into a moment of laughter. The video has also sparked discussions on the balance between protocol and tradition in encounters between public figures and celebrities.