Finally, 9ice Tenders Apology to Ruggedman Over Cheating Accusation

Posted by Thandiubani on Mon 25th Jan, 2016 - tori.ng

Nigerian singer, 9ice has finally come out after many years of outcry by fans to reveal what actually transpired between him, his wife,Toni Payne and Ruggedman.

Nigerian Singer, 9ice

After the controversy that rocked the marriage of Nigerian singer 9ice in which it was alleged that his ex-wife, Toni Payne was having an affair with Michael Stephens a.k.a Ruggedman, the singer has finally come out to reveal what had transpired.

On January 22, 2015 the singer took out time while celebrating his 36th birthday to apologise to Ruggedman. 9ice revealed that Toni Payne never cheated on him with anybody.

According to the Sun, after cutting his birthday cake to loud applause and singing as guests sipped champagne, the singer shared his feelings and apologised to his old time pal and rapper, Ruggedman and the Nigerian press, thanking the media for the role it has played in his career.

“I want to thank the Press. You have been there for me even when I never envisaged I’ll go this far. When 9ice was nobody, you made me to be somebody, you made things real.

“I have realized that there is a vacuum between 9ice and the Press; I don’t want to take chances again. To the press I’m saying I’m very sorry. You guys should just forgive me; I be small boy. If I have offended you guys in anyway, I’m saying I’m very sorry. I’m using this platform to apologize. If I have offended you by not allowing you have access to me for a long time. I think it was due to situations around me.

“I’m also using this platform to apologize to my friend from another mother, Stephens Ugochukwu aka Ruggedman. We have come a long way and it’s time to forge ahead.”