9ice Returns To The University And 1st Passion, To Study Law

Singer 9ice was like every other Nigerian
youth, chasing a degree, studying Law at the
Lagos State University before lack of funds
held him back and forced him into music
where he made enough money for himself.
In an interview however, the 'Gongo Aso'
crooner revealed that he has returned back to
school to chase his dream of becoming a
lawyer.

Read excerpts below: -

Would you trade your being famous for
something else if you look at some of the bad
side of fame that you have experienced over
time?

Yes, I will love to trade fame with some silent
life that does not arrogate too much attention
to one, but it has got nothing to do with any
bad experience. No matter what you do or
who you are, there's always a difficult time
and life challenges that you can't run away
from. But I will really love to trade because I
wish to be a lawyer.That has always been my
dream.

Do you think life would have been different for
you should you have been a lawyer?

Honestly, life as a normal person is fine and
more wonderful, free, fair and peaceful. But as
a public figure, you enjoy more and you pay
more in terms of the price you pay for being
famous. If I come to this world again, I would
prefer normal life.

You were said to have pulled out of your Law
programme at the Lagos State University to
face music. That decision paid off, but you
seem not to be happy about it now?

I didn't pull out because of music; I left school
because I was unable to pay my school fees.
While I was on the street, I gave hundred
percent of my life to music and it paid off
eventually.
When I was in school, I was just doing music
for fun until I left school. At that point, I
decided that I was going to face music
passionately and from that point, things
changed.

Why did you choose Law that time?

I chose law because of my background to fight
for the less privilege, protect the interest of
the masses and uphold the right of the
individuals.

Your decision to leave school wouldn't have
gone down well with your parents, how did
they react to it and what was constantly
coming to your mind back then?

It was not an easy decision to make. There
were days that I had to live in the studio.
Talking about my parents' reaction, I had to lie
for a while, pretended as if all was well. Before
my parents knew I wasn't in school, it was too
late to complain because I was already on TVs,
making money and rocking shows all around.
Would you consider going back to school
someday?
I'm in school already, studying public safety
and Common Law at Capella university. It is an
online programme. I can't think of any other
course except law.