Malawian musician Armstrong Sopani Kalua, popularly known as Onesimus, tied the knot today with his bride, Merhuniciah James, in a ceremony held at Assemblies of God, Eagles Cathedral in Area 47, Lilongwe.
Onesimus and Merhu exchange vows at Assemblies of God
Among those present at the wedding was Onesimus’s former manager, Tonderai Banda, who was seated alongside his father, well-known ‘Mr Entertainer’Jai Banda.
The singer, known for his chart‑topping hits and high‑energy performances, arrived in crisp formal wear, while Merhu stunned in an elegant bridal gown that lit up the church aisle.
The ceremony blended celebrity sparkle with deep religious tradition, turning the service into one of the most talked‑about weddings of the season.
Guests described the atmosphere as electric, with the couple exchanging vows in a service filled with music, prayer and emotional tributes.
For Onesimus, whose rise in Malawi’s music scene has been meteoric, the wedding marks a new chapter both personally and professionally.
Outside the church, family and friends gathered to catch a glimpse of the newlyweds, with social media erupting in congratulatory messages and photos from the ceremony.
Fans praised the union as a celebration of love, faith and artistry — and many said the wedding felt like a national event.
Onesimus and Merhu exchange vows at Assemblies of God
Onesimus and Merhu now begin married life under the spotlight — and if the wedding is anything to go by, the couple is ready for every moment of it.
The couple’s wedding reception is taking place this afternoon at Peak Gardens.
Assemblies of God hosts wedding of musician Onesimus and Merhu Tonderai Banda and Jai Banda at the church ceremony as Onesimus weds Onesimus weds Merhu in Lilongwe church service
