Dr. Arube Otor, a 55-year-old highlife musician from Delta State, popularly known as Isoko Fela One, is set to marry three women on the same day.
The wedding is scheduled to take place on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at the Anglican Church Field in London Base, Uzere Kingdom, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State.
A viral wedding flier shows Arube dressed in matching outfits with his three brides-to-be, Oghenekome, Ewoma, and Oghenekaro, all from Delta State.
Confirming the development in a telephone interview on Wednesday, Arube’s foster son and one of the event’s coordinators, Emperor Efih (Oscar), said the ceremony would proceed as planned. He explained that the initial plan was for Arube to marry four women, but one of the brides withdrew for personal reasons.
Efih revealed that the decision to marry multiple women at once was driven by cost-cutting considerations. “Arube married two women about 20 years ago. One divorced him, leaving him with one wife. To save costs, he decided to marry four women this year. Along the way, one pulled out,” he said.
A veteran of the Isoko highlife music scene, Arube has been performing for over 30 years. According to Efih, Arube began his career as a driver while pursuing music on the side. He later formed his own dance band, named Arube, about 12 years ago after his previous group disbanded. Since then, he has released more than 10 albums, solidifying his status as a music legend in Delta State.
