{
  "id": 17273798,
  "title": "Singer L.A.X holds Nikkah ceremony after Malta wedding",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/singer-l-a-x-holds-nikkah-ceremony-after-malta-wedding",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-30T19:20:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/singer-l-a-x-holds-nikkah-ceremony-after-malta-wedding/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigerian singer L.A.X and his wife Ella recently celebrated their union with a Nikkah ceremony, formalizing their marriage under Islamic law. The intimate event took place in Malta on Thursday evening, following their civil wedding held in September. The ceremony's agenda included an opening prayer, guest introductions, recitation from the Holy Qur'an, expressions of gratitude, a naming ceremony, the Nikkah, blessings, and a concluding prayer. Additionally, donations were made to the mosque.\n\nDespite the inclusion of a naming ceremony, there is no confirmation that Ella converted to Islam, as of yet. The couple announced their civil wedding on Instagram in September, sharing pictures from the ceremony held in Malta. L.A.X expressed his happiness, stating, \"Legally hitched to the love of my life, in the most beautiful city, Malta, you have our hearts.\" The singer proposed to Ella on January 16, 2026. L.A.X, whose real name is Damilola Afolabi, embarked on his musical journey as a rapper during his secondary school days, forming a group called Flyboiz before venturing into a solo career. He gained widespread recognition in 2013 with his collaboration with Wizkid, the hit song \"Caro.\" L.A.X further solidified his position in the Nigerian music scene by teaming up with Wizkid again on the track \"Ginger.\"",
  "summary": "Nigerian singer, L.A.X, and his wife, Ella, have held their Nikkah ceremony, formalising their union under Islamic law after their civil wedding in Malta. Read More: https://punchng.com/singer-l-a-x-holds-nikkah-ceremony-after-malta-wedding/",
  "key_points": [
    "L.A.X and Ella married under Islamic law in Malta.",
    "Nikkah ceremony included prayer, Qur'an recitation, gratitude, naming, blessings.",
    "Couple announced civil wedding in September on Instagram."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}