Zlatan and Davita’s Traditional Wedding Draws Davido, Teni, Young Jonn, Other Stars
Nigerian singer Omoniyi Raphael, popularly known as Zlatan Ibile, has celebrated his traditional wedding with his partner, Davita Lamai, in a star-studded ceremony in Lagos State.
The couple drew attention ahead of the ceremony after Zlatan shared traditional wedding photographs on his official Instagram page, showing the pair dressed in regal attire. He accompanied the pictures with the caption, “IT’s TIME TO MARRY”.
The announcement attracted congratulatory messages from celebrities, fans and well-wishers. Influencer Enioluwa Adeoluwa wrote, “Love is a beautiful thing! Congratulations to the Omoniyi’s,” while comedian and skit maker Samuel Perry, popularly known as Broda Shaggi, also congratulated the couple.
Several Nigerian entertainers and public figures attended the celebration over the weekend, making it a gathering of musicians, actors, content creators and other personalities from the entertainment industry.
Among those spotted at the event were Davido, Teni, Soso Soberekon, Abu Abel, Seyi Vodi, Small Doctor, Bella Shmurda, 9ice, Young Jonn, Peruzzi, Lil Kesh and Rahman Jago.
Other guests included actress Iyabo Ojo, Phyno, Israel DMW, Tunde Perry, Egungun of Lagos, MC Edopikin, Carter Efe, Cubana Chief Priest, Enioluwa and BBNaija personality Tram.
Music was also a major part of the celebration, with Bracket, 9ice, Teni, Yehmolee, Fola, Seyi Vibez and Loud Urban Choir among the performers reported at the wedding.
Although singer Wizkid was absent from the event, his hit song Ojuelegba was played for the newlyweds, according to reports from the ceremony.
The couple had announced their wedding date in a video posted on October 8, ahead of the traditional celebration.
Meanwhile, businessman Tony Elumelu sent wedding gifts to Zlatan, who acknowledged the gesture on his Instagram Story on Monday. The packages carried Heirs Holdings branding and handwritten messages, including “Zlatan, well done”, “Our wife” and “Congrats”. The gifts also bore Elumelu’s signature and initials.
Zlatan tagged the businessman in his post and added a love emoji to express his appreciation, adding another moment of celebration to the singer’s wedding festivities.