Ali Kiba, flanked by Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho
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Tanzania star musician Ali Kiba finally married his long-time Kenyan fiancée, Amina Khalef in an invite-only ceremony held in Mombasa on Thursday.
The ceremony, referred as Nikkah in Islamic faith and which involves a man going to the mosque to say "I do", was conducted at Masjid Ummul Kulthum Mosque in the coastal city.
Among high profile individuals who graced the ceremony included Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho and other politicians from the region.
Kiba was flanked by his younger brother Abdu Kiba, who acted as his best man. The Bongo Flava sensation donned a black gown, a turban and a dagger – a custom for Swahili weddings.
“I Ali Saleh do accept to take Amina Khalef as my lawfully wedded wife,” said Alikiba as directed by Sheikh Mohammed Kagera who officiated the marriage.
The media was blocked from accessing the venue to cover the expensive wedding, which was exclusively aired live on Azam TV, a Tanzanian broadcasting channel.
A feast known as “Kombe la bwana harusi” was later organized at the house of Governor Joho’s brother, Abubakar Joho in Kizingo, while the reception will be held at Joho’s palatial residence in Vipingo Ridge, Kilifi.
“Mr Joho is our family friend, I brought him up and assisted him in his campaigns and that’s how we grew closer. When my daughter told me about a man who had fallen in love with her, I enquired. When I knew Mr Joho was involved I blessed the union,” the mother of the bride Asma Said.
Ms Said, a renowned campaigner in Mombasa, said she was surprised by news that her daughter would wed the accomplished singer.
“But when I realised that it was God ordained, I blessed the two. Alikiba is a good, responsible and disciplined man. I wish them the best. My daughter is happy and in love,” she added.