{
  "id": 17276154,
  "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-17276154",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-30T19:40:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/singer-l-a-x-holds-nikkah-ceremony-after-malta-wedding/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigerian musician L.A.X and his wife, Ella, recently finalized their marriage through an Islamic Nikkah ceremony, following a civil wedding in Malta. The private Nikkah took place on Thursday night and comprised a series of rituals including an opening prayer, Qur'an recitation, thanksgiving, a naming ceremony, blessings, and a final prayer. L.A.X shared the news on Instagram, expressing gratitude for their love. The couple had previously announced their civil wedding in Malta on social media. No confirmation has been provided regarding Ella's conversion to Islam, despite the inclusion of a naming ceremony in the Nikkah.",
  "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": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "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."
}