9ICE HOOKS TONI PAYNE Gongo-aso crooner, Adigun Abolore Akande popularly known as 9ice has finally tied the knot with his US based girlfriend, Toni Oluwaseun Payne.
The wedding, which took place at the registry of Surulere Local Government, Lagos, on Thursday, 17th of July, was attended by close friends and family members, including his manager, Oladehinde Fajana, and his publicist, Ayeni Adekunle, but was devoid of the camaraderie expected people of such celebrity status.
The 28-year-old singer arrived the venue in his two cars, a VW Touareg and a Honda Accord, at exactly 8:59am, decked in a black suit with a white inner waistcoat, while the new bride looked charming in her flawless white wedding gown.
The registrar, Mrs.Tola Awoliyi pronounced the two lovebirds as husband and wife at exactly 9.30 a.m. The traditional engagement followed later also at Surulere.
Former Miss Toni Payne who is pregnant is based in the US where she runs a clothing and cosmetic line.