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Singer Johnny Drille, wife welcome first child

“I pray to God to help me be the best father for our daughter.”

• December 29, 2023
John Ighodaro and wife
John Ighodaro and wife [credit – instagram reel]

Nigerian singer, John Ighodaro, popularly known as Johnny Drille, announced the birth of his daughter on Thursday.

The singer revealed the news via his X handle (formerly Twitter) on Thursday.

He wrote, “Six weeks ago today, we held in our arms our daughter for the first time. It’s hard to explain but it’s the most miraculous thing I’ve ever known. I pray to God to help me be the best father for our daughter”

Mr Drille married music executive Rima Tahini in July this year.

Tahini serves as the Director of Artiste and Repertoire at Mavin Records, the label to which Mr Drille is signed.

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