What was meant to be an ordinary live show suddenly took a dramatic twist when a fan approached veteran singer 9ice and sprayed him with sta...
What was meant to be an ordinary live show suddenly took a dramatic twist when a fan approached veteran singer 9ice and sprayed him with stacks of ₦5 naira notes mid-performance. The clip, now trending, has Nigerians asking: is this a form of support or a subtle insult? It’s not the first time our entertainment industry has seen quirky moments — remember when comedian AY dropped single naira notes at a show and sparked a meme wave?
At a recent show, celebrated singer 9ice was delivering one of his hit tracks when the attention shifted. A man climbed on stage beside him, holding a bundle of naira notes, then began tossing ta-da-style bills—each just ₦5—around the stage as the crowd looked on. The incident was soon captured on video and spread fast across social-media platforms.
Some audience members found it entertaining: the man appeared boisterous, laughing, taking his moment. But many others saw it as disrespectful. Comments poured in: “Big disrespect to the legend!” and “So you spray ₦5 for a music icon?”
This incident taps into deeper cultural conversations around “spraying money” in Nigeria — where guests throw cash at weddings, shows and celebrations as a gesture of joy. Yet here, the note value and timing changed how people interpreted the action. It’s similar to when a major Nigerian wedding saw guests spraying ten-naira and one-naira notes and sparked questions about sincerity vs mockery. en as notes littered the stage. The man later shared a selfie with the singer, perhaps claiming the moment was all friendly. But social-media users weren’t convinced. Some argued maybe the man sprayed what he could afford — “Na wetin him get, him spray,” they said. Others insisted that for a respected artist like 9ice, the gesture landed wrong.
The debate reflects a broader issue in Nigerian entertainment: when appreciation becomes spectacle, and how tradition can be misinterpreted. Some believe any amount counts, while others feel that low denominations at major events signal disrespect, especially for icons who built careers on legacy and value.
Conclusion
The viral video of 9ice being sprayed with ₦5 notes raises more than just eyebrows — it shines a light on how appreciation, respect and culture collide in celebrity spaces. Whether you see the act as harmless or hurtful depends on the intent and context. For 9ice and his fans, the moment is a reminder that in the spotlight, even small details speak loudly.