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Mariah Carey and Sir Elton John were paid around Sh350million to sing at the wedding of a billionaire's granddaughter, according to news reports.
The pop legends were the highlights of a nine-hour extravaganza as 19-year-olds Irene Kogan and Daniel Kenvey wed on Saturday.
They topped a star-studded bill booked by Irene’s grandad, Russian businessman Valery Kogan, for the celebrations at London’s Landmark hotel.
Mariah, thought to charge Sh250 million to perform, flew in from the US at the young couple’s request.
She dedicated her 2005 love ballad We Belong Together to them.
Earlier, Sir Elton who charges no less than Sh100 million, kicked off the nine hour celebrations with a 12-song set.
Joyful Irene wept on her hubby’s shoulder when the megastar dedicated his hit Tiny Dancer to her.
Sir Elton announced to the dancefloor: “This is for Irene. She’s not that tiny, but I know she’s a really good dancer because I can see her down there.”
Hollywood actor Antonio Banderas made a speech wishing the couple well.
There were also performances from a string of Russian stars, before producer Mark Ronson ended the evening with a DJ set.
Mirror Celebs has contacted representatives for both Mariah Carey and Elton John, but are yet to receive a response.
