Mode 9 is not a small fry in the music industry. He is popular and he has got some good hits to his credit.

But as famous as he is, the young man admitted that it didn't translate to any financial gains, claiming that he is not as financially successful even with his name.

"Music has got me fame but not fortune. The kind of song I do is hip-hop in its pure essence and the truth is that most Nigerians do not like it. I can eat three times in a day; I am not hungry but I am not as comfortable as I would love to be. However, the book has not ended, so let's see what happens. Music has got me more fame than fortune," he said.

And indeed, Mode 9 has really been successful musically as he has clinched awards and awards since he started his career.

For the first time in seven years, Mode 9 was not nominated at this year's edition of Headies award. But the rapper told Saturday Beats that he abhorred no malice about it.

However, instead of feeling bad concerning the break in the 'tradition,' the artiste said he was happy that he didn't get any nomination.

He said, "I don't feel bad that I was not nominated in the Lyricist on the Roll category during this year's Headies because even the sun and moon rotate the time they are meant to. I don't do music with awards in mind; I just try and make good albums. I don't mind if I am not nominated again for the next Headies because I was getting tired of being nominated for the lyricist on the roll category year in year out. I am even happy that I was not nominated."‎