When Dr. Arube J. Otor, popularly known as “Isoko Fela One,“ announced that he would marry three women on the same day, the news sent social media into a frenzy. What many initially thought was a publicity stunt soon became reality, making him one of the most talked-about cultural figures in Delta State in 2025.
A celebrated Isoko highlife musician from Uzere Kingdom in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, Dr. Otor has spent more than three decades entertaining audiences with his unique brand of indigenous music. Over the years, he built a reputation not only as a performer but also as a custodian of Isoko culture, releasing more than ten albums and establishing his own musical band after beginning his career as a commercial driver who pursued music alongside his work.
A Wedding That Captured National Attention
On Sunday, January 19, 2025, Dr. Arube Otor made history by marrying three women in one grand ceremony held at the Anglican Church Field, London Base, Uzere Kingdom.
His brides—Oghenekome, Ewoma, and Oghenekaro—all hail from Delta State but come from different communities. The colourful ceremony featured matching traditional attire worn by the groom and his brides, symbolising unity and equality within the family. The event attracted hundreds of guests, traditional leaders, family members, music lovers, and curious observers eager to witness the uncommon occasion.
More Than a Public Spectacle
According to Dr. Otor, his decision was deeply influenced by his upbringing. Raised in a polygamous home, he watched his father successfully manage a large family where children lived together in harmony regardless of which wife gave birth to them. That experience shaped his belief that unity, mutual respect, and fairness are the foundations of a successful polygamous home.
He also explained that the three women shared a cordial relationship before the marriage and willingly supported the decision to hold a joint wedding ceremony.
A Practical Decision
Before the wedding, Dr. Otor’s foster son, Emperor Efih (Oscar), disclosed that the musician had initially intended to marry four women, but one withdrew for personal reasons. He also revealed that combining the ceremonies into one event helped reduce the overall cost of organising separate weddings.
At the time of the ceremony, two of the brides already had children with the musician, while the third had completed the traditional marriage rites alongside the others and later joined the family officially.
A Celebration of Isoko Culture
The wedding was more than a personal milestone—it became a celebration of Isoko tradition. Dr. Otor entertained guests with live performances of his own music, turning the occasion into a cultural festival that showcased Isoko language, fashion, music, and customs.
While opinions about polygamy remain divided, many acknowledged the event as a reflection of Nigeria’s cultural diversity, where customary marriages continue to coexist alongside religious and civil unions.
A Story That Lives On
Dr. Arube J. Otor’s marriage to three wives on the same day remains one of the most remarkable wedding stories in contemporary Delta State history. It brought together tradition, music, family, and culture in a way that few ceremonies have done in recent years.
Whether viewed as a bold personal choice, a celebration of African heritage, or simply an extraordinary life event, the story of Dr. Arube J. Otor—”Isoko Fela One”—will continue to be remembered as a unique chapter in the cultural history of the Isoko Nation.