9ice Defends Ex-wife Toni Payne

Nigerian musician Abolore  Akande popularly known as '9ice' has come out to defend his ex-wife Toni Payne. 

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When Toni Payne was dropping her own opinion concerning the love saga involving Ice Prince and his girlfriend Maima, little did she know how much she was going to get dragged into the mess.

The ex-wife of musician 9ice, came under a lot of fire from twitter users, who accused her of also having a scandalous affair with another musician Ruggedman while still married to 9ice, in reference to a song the musician released back in 2010 about a lover who cheated on him with his friend. The three have constantly denied this allegation.

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9ice has released a statement to address the reactions that trailed Toni Payne's tweets. In a statement released today, Friday, January 22. He had this to say:

"It has come to my attention that some people were up to some mischief harassing Toni Payne regarding an evil rumor that was spread years ago. I would like to use this opportunity to state categorically that the song Once Bitten Twice shy was not and can never be about Toni Payne. I have NEVER accused her or told anybody that she cheated on me because she DID NOT. It did not happen and it was never an issue. Let me be very clear. Toni Payne NEVER cheated on me. Some marriages do not work for different reasons.

"Unfortunately I released my album at a very delicate time in our relationship and a song from the album was taken the wrong way and things were blown out of proportion due to my silence. I have apologized to her in person and she has accepted my apology. I have moved on to a fresh start and she has moved on too. I would appreciate if the general public do the same. I would appreciate if people refrain from insulting her for something she is not guilty of.

"Once again, the song Once Bitten Twice Shy was NEVER about TONI PAYNE. It was just a song. I wish I had come out sooner but I cannot change the past, I can only try and make amends for the future.

"It is a new dawn for us all and I hope this closes the topic permanently. If it does not, maybe it is best I release a song clarifying this issue for the 100th time because what started all this was a song and all my effort to clear that air via interviews have been futile. I assure you, I will stop at nothing to make sure this evil rumor is put to sleep once and for all. Again It was never my intention to cause her pain. My apologies to everyone who was affected. God Bless!"

The musician and his ex-wife have strongly maintained there was no cheating involved in the crash of their marriage. They have a son together.

Source: Legit.ng