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My Wife Was My First Girlfriend – Johnny Drille

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4 weeks ago

November 13, 2023

Johnny Drille Says His Wife Was His First Girlfriend | Fab.ng

Nigerian singer, Johnny Drille, revealed that he had never been in a romantic relationship until he met his wife, Rima Tahini, during an interview on the “Gold Room with Iyabo Ojo” show.

Johnny Drille shared that he first saw Tahini in 2018 at one of his shows after being signed to Mavin Records, where she also worked. Despite initially thinking she was white due to her mixed-race heritage, they got talking at a later date, and he knew she was the one for him.

According to him,

“The first time I saw her was at one of my shows in 2018. She was sitting in the front row next to a white woman. At some point, I thought both of them were white. She is mixed race.”

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Drille stressed that after they got to talking after meeting again, he knew right there and then that she was the one for him. It was at that point that he said that he had never had a girlfriend before meeting her, and he was 28 years old at the time.

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He further said,

“So, when I was working on another show in Abuja, we got talking. We met in October, and by January, I knew I was going to marry her. And I told her I was going to marry her. For me, it was a deep conviction. A lot of people will not believe this, but she was my first girlfriend. I never had a girlfriend before her. I married the first woman that I said ‘I love you’ to, and I always wanted it to be that way; it doesn’t have to be that way for everyone.”

However, when asked whether he was a virgin when he met his wife, the singer chuckled and playfully sidestepped the question. Despite never having had a girlfriend, he adeptly maintained privacy about his personal life.

Notably, Johnny Drille kept his relationship concealed from the public eye throughout its duration, extending this discretion to their wedding day. Adding to the surprise, the couple clandestinely tied the knot in 2022, revealing this only in July 2023 during their first-anniversary celebration.

This revelation caught many Nigerians off guard, as the news of his relationship and the subsequent marriage had been well-guarded for an entire year. While details about their relationship were scarce, fans now have insights into when and how they first crossed paths.

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Burna Boy Sells Out Mercedes Benz Arena

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December 11, 2023

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Burna Boy, who achieved international success in 2019, has now made a significant achievement. He recently became the first African artist to sell out the Mercedes Benz Arena in Berlin, Germany, on December 9, 2023, during his “I Told Them” world tour.

This marks another historic venue added to the list of venues Burna Boy has sold out, solidifying his status as the first African artist to achieve such milestones.

Burna Boy has the 17,000 capacity Mercedes Benz Arena in Germany filled up 🇩🇪🤯

He’s the 1st African act to sellout the venue.

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— WeTalkSound (WTS) (@wetalksound) December 9, 2023

Earlier this year, Burna Boy made history as the first African to headline a stadium concert in the United Kingdom, selling out the London stadium. He also accomplished the same feat in the United States, selling out the Citi Field stadium in New York.

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In 2023, Burna Boy continued to impress his fans and the music audience at large, making history with his 7th album, “I Told Them”, which became his fourth consecutive album to be nominated for the Grammys.

For the 2024 Grammys, Burna Boy earned four nominations, with his hit single “City Boy” nominated for Best African Music Performance, “Alone” nominated for Best Global Music Performance, and his single “Sittin’ On Top Of The World” featuring 21 Savage nominated for Best Melodic Rap Performance.

All these achievements make him the first Nigerian to be nominated as a lead artist outside of the global categories.

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Tems Announces The Release Of New Single

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December 6, 2023

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Tems, the internationally acclaimed artist recognized for her pivotal role in Wizkid’s chart-topping “Essence,” has sent shockwaves through the music world by announcing the unexpected release of a new single on December 8, 2023. The Grammy-winning sensation decided to use her Instagram feed to exclusively inform her fans of this thrilling news. Within minutes, over 23,000 members were excitedly awaiting the surprise release.

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Tems has been making waves all around the world with her recent track “Me & U” which has her distinctive fusion of R&B and Amapiano. Her involvement with “Essence” catapulted her to global prominence, establishing her as one of Nigeria’s most esteemed musical exports. She released “Me & U” an R&B and Amapiano blend, in October 2023, and it not only received a warm reception but also secured a spot in the top 10 of the TurnTable Top 100.

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This surprising statement was made via the artist’s Instagram account, which was intended to serve as a venue for exclusive news. One of the first significant disclosures on the site was Tems’ expression of excitement about sharing what she has in store for her devoted fan base through this channel.

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With her Grammy award for Best Melodic Rap on Future’s “Wait For U”, Tems became the first female Nigerian musician to break through and is still breaking boundaries today. Her abilities also extend to the cinematic world, as she was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Soundtrack for the song “Lift Me” which was sung by Rihanna in the film “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”. The song was nominated for Best Original Soundtrack at the prestigious 2023 Oscars.

Tems is about to captivate audiences with her next single, which is sure to build anticipation. This unexpected release is a lead-up to her highly awaited debut album, which will be released in 2024. Tems is a trailblazer due to her rise from international acclaim to Grammy triumph and her Oscar recognition, and her future musical ventures will likely continue to influence the global narrative of Nigerian music.

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Wizkid’s ‘Essence’ Receives Gold Certification In France

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The worldwide Afrobeat phenomenon Wizkid is still enjoying the success of his 2020 hit song “Essence” which just achieved a new milestone by being certified gold in France. The certification, granted by SNEP, the official certification agency of France, honours the song’s remarkable achievement of achieving over 15 million streams within the nation.

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“Essence” which was released as a part of Wizkid’s Grammy-nominated fourth album “Made In Lagos” has come to represent the Afrobeats genre’s global dominance. ‘Essence’ has become one of the most certified African songs globally, and its recent gold certification in France is just the latest in a long list of foreign awards that demonstrate how successful it is beyond national boundaries.

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‘Essence’ reached unprecedented heights thanks to its collaboration with Tems and Justin Bieber, peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 16 on the UK Official Singles chart. Due to the single’s widespread appeal, platinum certifications were obtained for it in South Africa, the United States, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Canada.

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Le titre « Essence » de Wizkid & Tems est certifié Single Or ! 📀

15 000 000 équivalents streams 🎧

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— Le SNEP (@snep) December 4, 2023

“Essence” not only topped the charts but also received positive reviews and was nominated for a 2021 Grammy Award in the Best Global Music Performance category. Wikipedia’s entry for the song proudly lists its astounding ten award wins, which include the 2021 Soul Train Song of the Year and the 2021 BET Award for Best Collaboration.

‘Essence’ is a testament to the global acceptance of Afrobeats, even beyond its economic success. It shows how Wizkid can transcend cultural barriers and fascinate people all over the world. The song’s global voyage gains a touch of French flair with the gold certification in France, adding yet another chapter to “Essence’s” incredible success narrative.

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