Who is Johnny Drille?
Johnny Drille is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and music producer known for his unique blend of alternative and folk music. He is also known for his soulful romantic lyrics and acoustic sounds. Johnny Drille is signed to Mavin Records, owned by music executive Don Jazzy. Some of his most popular songs include “Romeo & Juliet,” “Believe Me,” “How Are You (My Friend),” and more recently, “Angelina” featuring Fireboy DML.
Johnny Drille’s real name is John Ikponmwosa Vincent Ighodaro. He was born to his parents on July 5, 1990, in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. As of June 2025, Johnny Drille is 34 years old. His father, Mr. Ighodaro, is a pastor and a former school principal, while his mother, Mrs. Ighodaro, is also a pastor and homemaker.
Drille has credited his parents for supporting his music career. According to the artist, his mother paid for his first studio session, and his father took a loan to finance his first music video. Johnny Drille grew up in a Christian household and is one of five children. He has four siblings, including a brother named Peter Ighodaro. According to reports, Johnny Drille and actress Osas Ighodaro are cousins.
Who is Johnny Drille’s wife – Rima Tahini?
Johnny Drille’s wife Rima Tahini is a Sierra Leonean-born music executive and talent manager. She currently serves as the Director of A&R (Artists and Repertoire) at Mavin Records, where she helps discover, develop, and guide artists. Rima was born on July 4 in Freetown, Sierra Leone to a Sierra Leonean mother and a Lebanese father. While her exact birth year isn’t known, reports suggest she was born during the Sierra Leone Civil War (1991-2002).
How Johnny Drille and Rima Tahini met
Johnny Drille and Rima Tahini first met in 2018 during one of Drille’s shows, and it was love at first sight for him. They officially met later that year in Abuja, where they began talking and forming a connection.
In a 2023 podcast interview with actress Iyabo Ojo, the 34-year-old singer shared how he met his partner:
“The first time I saw her was at one of my shows in 2018. She was sitting in the front row next to a white woman. At some point, I thought both of them were white. She [Rima] is mixed race. So, when I was working on another show in Abuja, we got talking.”
Johnny Drille and Rima began dating in 2019, and the singer told her that he was going to marry her. According to Drille, she was his first girlfriend and also the first woman he ever said “I love you” to.
In his words:
“We met in October and by January, I knew I was going to marry her. And I told her I was going to marry her. For me, it was deep conviction. A lot of people will not believe this but she was my first girlfriend. I never had a girlfriend before her. I married the first woman that I said ‘I love you’ to.”
Their quiet relationship eventually led to a private wedding in January 2022.
About Johnny Drille and Rima Tahini’s marriage and wedding
Johnny Drille and Rima Tahini got married on January 5, 2022, in a private wedding ceremony after dating for about 3 years. The couple kept their relationship and marriage under wraps until July 2023, when Drille announced it through his song “The Best Part” in a heartfelt Instagram post.
Don Jazzy also confirmed Johnny Drille and Rima’s marriage on July 4, 2023, via Twitter, sharing pictures of the couple and praying for their union.
He wrote:
“With all the amazing love songs that @johnnydrille has written in his life, it’s only right that he bags one of the most amazing women I have met to share #Thebestpart of his life with. I am so happy for both of you. May GOD continue to bless your union. Happy birthday again @rimouuune.”
Rima Tahini had previously celebrated their first wedding anniversary on January 5, 2023, on her Instagram page. As of June 2025, Johnny Drille and his wife Rima Tahini have been married for over three years. Their union is blessed with a daughter, Amaris Esohe Ighodaro.
About Johnny Drille’s ex-girlfriends and past relationships
Aside from his wife Rima Tahini, Johnny Drille has not publicly dated anyone else. In fact, the singer has revealed that Rima was his first girlfriend. However, there were rumors that actress Tomi Ojo was Johnny Drille’s girlfriend after she appeared as his love interest in the “Believe Me” music video. The Mavin singer later refuted the claims, stating they never dated.
About Rima Tahini’s ex-boyfriends and past relationships
Aside from her marriage to Johnny Drille, information about Rima Tahini’s past relationships and ex-boyfriends is scarce. She met the singer in 2018 and began dating him in 2019, which eventually led to their marriage.
About Johnny Drille and Rima Tahini’s kids
As of the time of writing this article (June 2025), Johnny Drille and his wife Rima Tahini are parents to one child, a daughter named Amaris Esohe Ighodaro. The couple welcomed their daughter on November 17, 2023. Drille shared the news on his Instagram page in December 2023, expressing his gratitude and excitement about becoming a father.
He wrote:
“AMARIS ESOHE IGHODARO | 11.17.23.
Six weeks ago today, we held in our arms our daughter for the first time. It’s hard to explain, but it’s the most miraculous thing I’ve ever known.”
