Renowned Nigerian music producer and vocalist, Olumide Ogunade, widely recognized as ID Cabasa, has finally opened up about the circumstances that led to the rift between him and his former protege, 9ice.
During a recent conversation with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Cabasa revealed that the disagreement arose from his choice to maintain his professional association with 9ice’s former wife, Toni Seun Payne.
Under Cabasa’s Coded Tunes Record label, Payne managed the artists, which included her estranged spouse at the time, 9ice, and rapper Olamide.
Cabasa’s decision to continue collaborating with Payne after her split from 9ice didn’t sit well with the singer, ultimately resulting in his decision to sever ties with the producer.
The producer explained that he retained Payne on his team as a gesture towards 9ice, emphasizing that he did it for the sake of their relationship.
He said: “When I started pushing Olamide, you notice I brought Toni Payne, 9ice was angry but, he had no idea why I brought Payne in.
“I brought Payne in because I needed to keep Payne and Zion close to 9ice.
“I had my networks. Mr. Kupuloyi was my publicist. If I need anyone to move my artists around, I can find someone but I saw Payne and I noticed she wanted a reconciliation.
“I felt if she takes Zion abroad, 9ice may never see his son.”
