Marriage breakdown: 9ice divorces Toni Payne (Page 12)

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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 <strong>9ice</strong> and his wife of one and half years, beauty entrepreneur<strong> Toni Payne</strong> have broken up.

<p>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”.</p>
<p>The couple who wed in July 2008 began dating before the musician attained widespread acclaim and success. <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-13074" title="toni-payne-pregnant-with-9ices-baby" src="http://www.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/toni-payne-pregnant-with-9ices-baby-215x299.jpg" alt="toni-payne-pregnant-with-9ices-baby" width="120" height="167"></p><div class="highslide-caption" id="caption606420515"></div>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.
<p>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.</p>
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