The couple looked cute together on their wedding day...
(We’ve just obtained a document from 9ice’s media representatives, sent out today, announcing the separation. Below…)
PRESS RELEASE FROM 9ICE’s PR Company
LAGOS| NIGERIA
January 8, 2010
It’s a brand new year of opportunities and possibilities; and we’ll specially like to thank you for your love and support for 9ice and his label this past year.
That 9ice has grown from an upcoming singer-performer, to become one of Africa’s most promising exports, is not just as a result of his talent, hard work and can-do spirit; but because the media in Nigeria (print, broadcast and online) have been extremely kind to him and his music.
Unfortunately, we may have some sad news for you.
9ice and his beautiful wife Toni Payne; with whom he tied the knots almost two years ago; are separating.
The couple have agreed to separate for a while, even though they continue to remain good friends and business partners.
Their baby Zion will reside with Toni for now.
This is a very very tough decision for the couple, and it’s a tough, even trying time for the young partnership we all admire so much. And they’re even the more constrained to make this announcement; knowing it will shatter many of their fans, and admirers inside and outside the country.
But they have both agreed to be responsible about the development, and make public what is necessary, to avoid unnecessary speculations, and rumours.
And it is their wish that we all respect their privacy at this period.
Neither 9ice nor Toni will be granting any press interviews on this matter.
Scanned copy of the press release
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Oh no dis is sad i love dem both.will dont need to judge but God is in control of everything God will do is best for u guys
i like what u said babajyde, u're not like those who count marriage to be a child play that you can just drop out of it anytime. anyway its a pity on 9ice for that to happen. Of all peole, 9ice na wa for u to fall in that stupidity.
Look at all of you. A bunch of buffoons. Leaving comments as if your opinions matter. Bloody Losers!
don, that not wat happen the story is dat toni dose not respect nice family and always shot @ nice on phone but the fact is dat nice is just making money and need to enjoy is life with some girls outside
You all should Listen to 9ice new Album Track 9 hes said ii caught u giving my friend Nodding Thats means he caught hes wife giving hes best friend a Blow Job. Guys dnt ever get Married pregnant a girl have ur baby and let ur family take care of the child WTF
As a star, dat is not d right way now(na wa o)
at list show som lov as a musician u need 2 be specific bcos
u er d mirror of d socity people watch nd also expect good act 4rom u.
Datv is all i have 2 say.
very serious,anyway he is an adult,but ds is not african.alapomeji pple respect u so much,payne kilode….
really very sad.hope you guys can work it out.that is marriage 4 u
See d stupid thing abt stardom/fame sometimes.And some pple stil fancy d 'single parent' title…Haba! Which inreconcillable would ve occured in a marriage of 2yrs?! Not considering d life of zion..9ice &Toni should stop dis stupidity &arrogance,& think hw to train zion under d same roof where love reign! ..Separation? My foot!
i think the couple understand why they broke up. i think for 9ice to sign to an official statement, then he has been pushed to the wall. The wife also agreed to it, so it is a mutual thing, and i dont think it is a disgrace.
may God continue to guide and protect them and their kid- Zion. it is well.
It’s not a disgrace or anything bad…just a publicity stunt, guys open your eyes!!Know this male singers are most appealing when single for some known and unknown reasons.
Na waoo…i tot as much…its a disgrace.9ice of all pple.wier is d african swagg?
well it’s quite unfortunate for one of d luckiest couple on earth.I pray dat Almighty God will settle the odd btw them.
It really bad news,it only d person dat wears d shoe knws where it hurt.my main concern is zion he is still vry young.
It shldn’t b u nw ADIGUN!!!y is it dt nija’s celebs marital lyf dos follow sme trend???
This is 2 bad 4 my mentor mr 9ice pls u guys should lay a good example 2 up coming couples.9ice till i die.
How the mighty falls, 9ice oh 9ice, How I wish this won’t happen, But life goes on, I wish both the very best in life, But this is damn too early, what signs are you portraying to the youths that look up to you. I wish the very best again, but its too early.
U guys shuldn't adopt wite's ideology attitude of marital life….. Plzzzz lay guuud xampl fur d oda coupl in d industry….. Dis SO UNPLEASANT!!!!!!!
too bad 9ice e 4 no be u o.
Dis is unpleasant.9ce of al pple.i do respect im alot among al d artist in d nig.anyway i wish im d best.
Wats up.i think its too stupid of them to break
Dis is not supposed to be
hmmmmmmmmm!surely a love song gone sour.
Wow! This is a sad news 2 hear, bt why does this common to all celebrities?
It’s sad 2 hear dat d knot is been untied… Anyway, just wish he’s watchful next time so dat his image doesn’t get tarnished. ’cause, dis will definitely affect his music life 4 a while… Cheers!
its a normal thing, celebrities, their life style is always like dat. i'm not suprised at all.
i cant belive this has happen to 9ice whom i and my frinds look up to has nija best
Wat needs to be done needs to be done. They know best.
though its bad and sad, maybe we shouldnt judge them just yet. its something that can happen to anybody. i just hope they're able to sort out their issues especially for Zion's sake. I still love you both. 9ice 4laif. Toni Payne concepts 4laif!
Y now???? Y now??i’ve always admire dis couple being 1 of the perfect couple dat happned last yr………..anywyz reason best knwn to dem let’s dnt judge their decision on matters lik dis it’s kinda the 1st issue lik dis in the 9ja music industry……….i’m so sad bout dis thou…..GUD LUCK TO BOTH OF DEM!
That's a problem about celebratties marrying each, there is always lack understanding between the two. But i'm not happy with such.
i think they need their privacy, they know what prompted it and they are in a better position to end or continue their relationship. they are two matured people going through what only adults go through i believe they will sort things out their happiness is the only thing that counts.
Oh no this is sad. we love them both
2 bad, wat would av caused dis?
SO SAD!!!
it's no news that they are separating, this is bucolic to the yoruba's to be more specific about their tradition
Gosh,it so so disheartening 2 hear dis
this isnt 91ce at all,i mean y shuld dis happen,i thot mr. 91ce guy valued the african culture,which one is separation again!
9ice shoudnt av seperated from his wife,it is a sad story to hear.and its a sad one for the music industry.
ITS NOT GOOD TO SEPARATE WHEN YOU ARE ALREADY MARRIED.GOD WILL NOT SMILE TO THAT BUT WHATEVER IT`S I PRAY GOD HELP THEM OUT.
Itz quite dsapontn cuz pple av luk up 2 dem as a perfect xampu un2 odaz.
why are people saying 9ice seperatd from her.. What if she left him….Sucks for them though..:(