Throwback

9ice Ft Jahbless – Ganja Man

Released in 2007 on his landmark debut album Certificate, “Ganja Man” by 9ice featuring Jahbless is an audacious street-hop anthem that remains one of the most memorable tracks from the late-2000s Nigerian music landscape. Produced by legendary Coded Tunes beatmaker ID Cabasa, the track seamlessly fuses Afro-pop with heavy Reggae-Dancehall influences and localized street rhythms. Jahbless kicks off the track with a gritty, commanding ragga flow, setting a high-energy tone that 9ice perfectly balances with his distinct, proverb-infused vocal delivery and trademark Yoruba hooks.
Lyrically, “Ganja Man” is an unapologetic, rebellious ode to cannabis culture, fearlessly breaking mainstream radio taboos of its era with raw honesty and infectious energy. Despite its controversial subject matter, the track’s hypnotic groove, clever wordplay, and undeniable bounce propelled it to massive street popularity and club rotation. Today, it stands as a cult-favorite throwback classic, revered for its original street-hop grit, phenomenal artist chemistry, and its defining contribution to the evolution of Nigerian pop culture.