Zlatan, Davita celebrate traditional wedding in Lagos
Nigerian singer Omoniyi Raphael, popularly known as Zlatan Ibile, and his longtime partner, Davita Lamai, on Saturday celebrated their traditional wedding in Lagos, attracting prominent entertainers and celebrities.
The ceremony, tagged #DTTheUnion, celebrated the couple’s union with traditional outfits inspired by Edo and Yoruba cultures.
The couple unveiled photographs of their wedding looks on social media, with Zlatan captioning one of his posts, “It’s time to marry”.
Celebrities, musicians, influencers, actors and socialites attended the wedding to show their support for the newlyweds.
Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, who is also a close friend of the groom, served as one of the groomsmen.
Content creators Broda Shaggi, Eniolaoluwa Adeoluwa, Berri Tiga and Cute Abiola, as well as singer Reekado Banks, were also present at the wedding.
Other personalities spotted at the celebration included skit maker Carter Efe, his partner, Taylor Jasmine, Destiny and Boy Muller.
Phyno, Teni, Iyabo Ojo, Fola, Shoday, Peruzzi, Egungun of Lagos, Do2dtun and Yhemolee, among several others, were also present at the ceremony.
The wedding also generated congratulatory messages from entertainers and fans across social media.
The celebration followed the couple’s announcement of their wedding date in a social media video shared on October 8 and tagged #DTTheUnion.
The video featured a voiceover from one of their children reflecting on the family’s relationship and the love shared by their parents.
Zlatan and Davita have two sons and their relationship has attracted public interest over the years.
Zlatan rose to prominence in Nigeria’s music industry with his street-pop sound and the success of songs such as “Zanku (Leg Work)”, “Lagos Anthem” and “Shotan”.
He has since established himself as one of the notable voices in Nigeria’s street-pop movement, collaborating with several artistes and releasing music projects.
Davita, also known as Davita Omoniyi, has maintained a relatively private profile despite her relationship with the singer.
(NAN)
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