Mode 9 Explained

Modenine
Birth Name:Babatunde Olusegun Adewale
Alias:Nigel Benn
Birth Date:14 June 1975
Birth Place:Paddington, England
Origin:Osun State, Nigeria
Genre:Rap, Hip hop
Occupation:Rapper, lyricist
Years Active:1999–present
Label:Redeye Muzik

Babatunde Olusegun Adewale[1] [2] (born June 14, 1975), popularly known by his stage name Modenine, is an English-born Nigerian rapper.[3] [4] He is a seven times Headies lyricist on the roll winner and he is widely regarded by industry heads as one of the greatest African lyricists of all time.[5] [6] [7]

In 2014, he released "Super Human" with Jamaican-American rapper, Canibus.[8] [9]

Early life and education

Babatunde was born in London on June 14, 1975, and his family relocated to Lagos during his preteen years.[10] He is the third child of his parents who are from Osun State.[11] He has credited Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five for inspiring his love for hip-hop.[12] He attended Agboju secondary school.[2] He earned a degree in Building Technology at Federal Polytechnic Bida, Niger State, Nigeria.[2]

Career

He worked with Rhythm 84.7fm in Abuja, Nigeria as a radio presenter.[2]

In 2004, Babatunde released his debut project, Malcolm IX.[13] In 2006 "Pentium IX" was released .[13] [14] In 2007, he released another album called É Pluribus Unum.[13] The album's main single, 'Cry', won three awards at the Channel O Music Video Awards in 2006.[15] It also won the award for "Best Rap Single" at The Headies.[16] Modenine has eight studio albums.[13]

In 2018, Babatunde released a new album titled "Hence4th" which was produced by Black Intelligence.[17] In 2019, he released an album titled The Monument[18] [19]

Accolades

Discography

Single Albums

Featured Albums

Mixtapes

‘’’Features’’’

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MODE 9 goes emotional: I released an album, no one cared! . 16 August 2013 . Vanguard News . 26 September 2014.
  2. Web site: Mode Nine. April 9, 2014. Pulse Nigeria.
  3. Web site: MI is a better Rapper than Iceprince -- Mode 9 . hiphopworldmagazine.com . 26 September 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140202004256/http://hiphopworldmagazine.com/2013/05/23/m-i-is-a-better-rapper-than-ice-prince-mode-9/ . 2 February 2014 . dead .
  4. Web site: Mode9 to quit rap music . punchng.com . 26 September 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150924110028/http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/life-beat/mode9-to-quit-rap-music/ . 24 September 2015 . dead .
  5. https://hiphopafrican.com/we-could-have-saved-modes-9/
  6. https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/music/1561498-olamide-odumodu-blvck-lists-top-nigerian-rappers-times/
  7. https://randr.ng/ice-prince-praises-mi-modenine/
  8. Web site: Modenine & Canibus – Super Human (Prod. Teck-Zilla) . notjustOk . 9 January 2014 . notjustok.com . 26 September 2014.
  9. Web site: MODE 9 SIGNS NEW RECORD DEAL. March 22, 2012.
  10. Web site: Kpade . Sabo . Modenine: "The Ones That Are Against Me Tend to Overlook My Skill & What I Can Do" . Okayafrica . 10 April 2025.
  11. Web site: INTERVIEW WITH MODE 9 By Chiaka Opara . nigerianentertainment.com . 26 September 2014.
  12. Web site: Nigerian Entertainment Online Magazine. nigerianentertainment.com. 2018-08-30.
  13. Web site: 10 essential songs by the Mathematical Sege. June 14, 2018. Pulse Nigeria.
  14. Web site: Selbo . Jordan . Mode 9 (Modenine) :: Pentium IX . Rap Reviews . 21 November 2006.
  15. Web site: Channel O Music Video Awards . Bella Naija . 23 October 2006.
  16. Web site: 2007 Winners . The Headies . 13 April 2025.
  17. Web site: Rapper releases new album titled, 'Hence4th'. June 2, 2018. Pulse Nigeria.
  18. Web site: Modenine returns with new album "The Monument". January 23, 2019.
  19. Web site: Nigerian rappers Mode 9 and Eva set for album release. August 5, 2016. Music In Africa.
  20. Web site: 2007 Winners . The Headies . 13 April 2025.

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