Why Marriage is not for the wise, rich, educated — Harrysong

Tare Okiri, Nigerian singer known as Harrysong, has given his two cents about marriage, stating that the institution is not for the wise, and rich or educated people.  While giving the relationship advice, the singer said, “Marriage is not for the wise. It’s not for the educated nor for the rich. Not for the righteous […]

Tare Okiri, Nigerian singer known as Harrysong, has given his two cents about marriage, stating that the institution is not for the wise, and rich or educated people. 

While giving the relationship advice, the singer said, “Marriage is not for the wise. It’s not for the educated nor for the rich. Not for the righteous and the over sabi’s. Cus none of these can keep you married. If you cannot be humble, selfless, tolerant, patient, accommodate and serve humanity. That your partner is humanity, you can’t humbly serve him or her? Don’t get married (Generation of pride, selfishness and over sabi.”(sic)

The Nigerian singer, songwriter and instrumentalist rose to fame after his tribute song to Nelson Mandela which won the “Most Downloaded Callertune Award” at The Headies 2013. 

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Harrysong was born in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria to Ijaw parents but moved to Lagos in 2007 after spending his early life in Port Harcourt.

Prior to signing with QuestionMark Entertainment, he used to perform at night clubs until he met Kcee who introduced him to top music personalities.

In 2014, Harrysong was nominated in the “Best Pop/R&B Artist of the Year” category at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards after the release of his chart-topping song “Beta Pikin”.

On June 22, 2017, Harrysong welcomed twins with Alexer Perez Gopa named (boy; Perez & girl; Tare). On February 4, 2021, he confirmed his engagement with Alexer Perez Gopa on his Instagram page, and they both got married on March 27, 2021, in Warri.