‎Nigerian singer, Alexander Adegbola Akande, best known as 9ice, has asserted that the Nigerian music industry is being controlled by the devil.

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‎Making the claim during a recent episode of The Nancy Isime Show, 9ice shared that the devil controls music, and is responsible for the way singers smoke and do every other act.

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‎“The devil controls music. Devil is the choirmaster. That’s why we smoke and do all the things we do.”

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‎Issuing an advice to up-and-coming singers, 9ice urged them to understand the music industry before delving into it, adding that he is speaking based on knowledge and his spiritual experience.

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‎“Music generally is controlled by the devil. If you’re coming to this industry, understand where you’re coming to.

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‎“I’m not lying to you. He [the devil] is the most powerful angel. I’m speaking based on knowledge and what I’ve experienced spiritually."