9ice’s Ex-Wife, Toni Payne, Speaks On Failed Marriage 10 Years After

Hamilton Nwosa
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By Oyinlola Awonuga (The New Diplomat’s Entertainment, Fashion and Sports Desk)

Toni Payne, the ex-wife of 9ice, recently opened up about her failed marriage to the singer.

Recall on Twitter, a trend about heartbreaks had many people sharing their sad stories.

Toni – an abroad-based photographer – decided to join the trend and appeared to have piqued the interest of some people.

In a few tweets, one of which has been taken down, Toni revealed that 9ice was the only man who ever broke her heart.

She described the crash of their marriage as a blessing in disguise as she got an amazing son out of it.

In her words: “II’ve only had my heart broken only once….nothing to tell really because I got a wonderful and amazing son out of it and I’d get my heart broken a million times just for him. My disappointment was a blessing in disguise.Well no one ever prays to be heartbroken but I believe everything worked out for the best.
We were not designed for each other and it took maturing and growth to figure out. No one that is for you will ever put you through what I went through.

“I’m a lover and an avid communicator. I don’t break hearts, they break themselves. There would be less heartbreak if people are just honest with themselves and each other. That thing you are trying to avoid by lying is what usually hurts most. Deception is a hard pill to swallow, especially if you didn’t expect it. Honesty through it all softens the blows.”

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