Ghanaian singer Iona Reine, known in private life as Mercy Onuawonto Sam, recently tied the knot in a simple yet beautiful ceremony.
The wedding, which took place at McCarthy Hill in Accra on Thursday, January 11, 2024, has sparked a wave of reactions online, with some Ghanaians labeling it as a “20 Ghana cedis wedding.”
Iona Reine married her sweetheart, Nana Kwame Okrah, a pastor, in a simple wedding. The singer, who burst onto the scene as one of the many lookalikes of the late Ebony Reigns, looked excited at her marriage ceremony.
Iona Reine and Husband
Moments after her marriage ceremony, the singer took to social media to show her wedding ring to her followers.
The wedding has elicited a variety of reactions from the public. While some have congratulated the couple and wished them well, others have criticized the simplicity of the wedding, going as far as to label it a “20 Ghana cedis wedding.” This criticism seems to stem from the perception that celebrity weddings should be lavish affairs.
However, it’s important to note that the cost of a wedding does not determine its value or the strength of the couple’s love.
In fact, in Ghana, it’s possible to plan a wedding with a budget of GHc15,003, and the average cost of a wedding ranges between 5000 and 6000 Ghana cedis.
