Singer, 9ice, has finally come out to defend his ex-wife, Toni Payne, of any cheating allegation.
In a statement released on Friday, the father-of-four clarified that Toni never cheated on him and that the hit track ‘Once Beaten Twice Shy’ was never about her.
“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.”
He also urged the public to move on from the rumour and stop bashing his ex-wife. “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.”
The ‘Gongo Aso’ singer also revealed that he might be inclined to release a new song to clarify the matter once and for all.
“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!” he concluded.
This statement comes after Toni was trolled on social media for praising Ice Prince who stood by his girlfriend, Maima Nkewa, after she was accused of cheating.
9ice and Toni Payne got married in 2008 but ended their relationship in 2010 with rumours claiming the latter cheated with rapper, Ruggedman, through whom the two met in the first place.
They have a son named Zion together.
