Zlatan marries longtime partner Davita in star-studded traditional wedding
By Damilola Akinwale –
Popular Nigerian rapper Omoniyi Temidayo, widely known as Zlatan Ibile, has tied the knot with his longtime partner, Davita Lamai, in a star-studded wedding held in Lagos.
The wedding, tagged #DTTheUnion, was announced by the couple on Thursday, leaving fans in anticipation of the event.
Following the announcement, a video surfaced online on Friday showing the singer playfully requesting money from street guys who rushed to greet him ahead of his wedding. “Where is my wedding money?” he demanded jokingly.
Zlatan and Davita set the tone on Saturday morning by sharing pre-wedding portraits on their social media pages. They appeared in elaborate Benin traditional attire adorned with coral beads, showcasing the Benin culture.
Another video showed the couple dressed in Yoruba-inspired embroidered outfits as they made their second appearance, accompanied by bridesmaids and groomsmen dressed in white and green agbadas and other elaborate outfits. The group gathered beneath ornate chandeliers and decorative drapery.
Videos from the event showed guests dressed in stunning aso ebi outfits as they graced the occasion, while musical performances were delivered by the Urban Choir and Teniola Apata.
Celebrities who attended the occasion included Davido, Eniola Badmus, Seyi Vodi, Phyno, Iyabo Ojo, Enioluwa, Jidex and Mama Daisy.
Zlatan is a Nigerian rapper and singer who founded Zanku Records. He came into the limelight in 2014 after winning the Airtel-sponsored One Mic talent show in Abeokuta, Ogun State. He and Davita, with whom he shares two sons, reportedly held a private civil wedding before their traditional wedding.
