“We are separating” – 9ice confirms marital split from wife Toni Payne

Posted on Friday, January 8th, 2010 at 4:56 pm

By Nolita

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Sad news filtered through the entertainment community today. Just as speculation was mounting, an official press release from 9ice’s PR representatives confirmed the news. Nigerian musician 9ice and his wife of one and half years, beauty entrepreneur Toni Payne have broken up.

According to the press release, “The couple have agreed to separate for a while, even though they continue to remain good friends and business partners…And it is their wish that we all respect their privacy at this period”.

The couple who wed in July 2008 began dating before the musician attained widespread acclaim and success. toni-payne-pregnant-with-9ices-baby

Many credit the combination of 9ice’s talent and Toni’s managerial and publicity skills as the formula for the singer’s success. The couple is blessed with a son – Zion. According to the press release, Toni Payne will retain primary custody of their child.

This is truly an unfortunate development. As we all know, marriage is a tough journey and only the two people within that relationship can paint the full picture of the situation. We wish both 9ice and Toni Payne the best in this difficult time.

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Comment by sesan
2010-03-15 20:38:36

e cant tell mun nor dad, but e tld d world……………..hmm frm d lyrics of d song, i tink d wife cheated on him wit his frnd, “i saw u wit my two eyes givin my frnd headin” 9ice…..nt gud enough fr a wife!!!

 
Comment by samuel olotu
2010-03-09 17:20:24

Well sher i saw your comment and i totally disagree with you about saying if is not working they should go there separate ways. His not suppose to be so. Are you telling that if you have a business and is on the brink of collapsing will you stand still and let collapse. Or you sacriice to bring it back to life. So please dont say they go there seperate ways. Marriage is more or else or commitment is sacred and that why is said for better for worse. Fine as for the people critizing them there such a fool. Will do not need to bring them down by condeming them but to encourage them. We are not perfect so we make mistake and our mistake makes makes us wiser. So all you out there shut your mouth and stop condenming.

 
Comment by Ifemosu majekodunmi Subscribed to comments via email
2010-03-09 13:24:48

Nothing is new in dis world,
A ri’ ru eleyi ri a fi n deru ba oloro ni keeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee……….
9ice just take heart, try 2 be a man, i dey feel u ooooooooooooo.
release the album between u and dagrin.

 
Comment by ibukun Subscribed to comments via email
2010-02-17 13:49:41

people are just talking shi about,no one knows what goes behind close door,just because he decided to split there must be a reason

 
Comment by sey
2010-02-06 21:46:17

Once beaten twice shy, now I know where that came from. no doubt toni luv 9ice but it takes more than luv to be a wife. she is just too successful and too independent to be married to a local breed like 9ice. The man is the head, and no matter how successful the woman is,The man is always on top and give him that respect
.if u doubt me listen to track 9

 
Comment by Femi
2010-02-04 22:13:12

Since I have known Toni socially for over 10 years I can say she’s a nice girl despite her flaws but she was never ready for the challenges of marriage and could have chose her partner more wisely. For the sake of the child I hope they can put aside their differences and act like adults. Perhaps their challenges can make the couple grow up a little bit – there is more to life than fame and image.

 
Comment by Kenny Subscribed to comments via email
2010-01-24 21:20:06

All i want you all to know is that MARRIAGE IS AN INSTITUTION ONE CAN NEVER GRADUATE FROM. No matter how many years you date before marriage does not mean you know everything about the person. May God help them out. Preye i remember you told me you wanted to do this and i advised you against it. That you being ugly doesn’t mean you should intimidate others. U might wake up one day and realize God has change your face. So stop it.

 
Comment by Kenny Subscribed to comments via email
2010-01-24 21:01:57

English Teacher, when you are very sure of your english, why end with pidgin. even wole soyinka is not perfect. since english is a stranger in our country here we are all learning. anyway back to the real issue, 9ice should learn to be a man cos a man is that person who can face any challenges or consequence that comes his way any moment of time or a particular period of time. 9ice and Toni pls take it easy not because of you but your son’s future.

 
Comment by jummy Subscribed to comments via email
2010-01-20 17:30:08

It is very obvious that 9ice is refering to toni in track 9 and i tink he sang the song so dat he doesnt recieve hit from pple. somtin like blaming the gal 1st. both of dem r sure guilty one way or the other.

 
Comment by Favour Subscribed to comments via email
2010-01-20 08:36:23

we dont need any aguemeent on this we can help them through our prayers.

 
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