Zlatan Ibile, Davita Lamai Hold Traditional Wedding in Lagos
Kehinde Adeleye
Nigerian singer Omoniyi Raphael, popularly known as Zlatan Ibile, and his longtime partner, Davita Lamai, have celebrated their traditional wedding in Lagos, attracting several celebrities and entertainers.
The ceremony, tagged #DTTheUnion, took place on Saturday and featured traditional outfits inspired by Edo and Yoruba cultures.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the couple shared photographs of their wedding looks on social media, with Zlatan captioning one of his posts, “IT’S TIME TO MARRY”.
Among the celebrities who attended was Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, a close friend of the groom who served as one of the groomsmen.
Other entertainers and personalities at the celebration included content creators Broda Shaggi, Eniolaoluwa Adeoluwa, Cute Abiola and Carter Efe, as well as singers Berri Tiga and Reekado Banks.
Also spotted at the event were Phyno, Teni, Iyabo Ojo, Fola, Shoday, Peruzzi, Egungun of Lagos, Do2dtun and Yhemolee.
Carter Efe’s partner, Taylor Jasmine, alongside Destiny and Boy Muller, were also among those present.
The wedding attracted congratulatory messages from fans and fellow entertainers 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 the couple.
Zlatan and Davita, also known as Davita Omoniyi, have two sons and have attracted public interest over the years.
Zlatan rose to prominence in Nigeria’s music industry through his street-pop sound, gaining recognition with songs including “Zanku (Leg Work)”, “Lagos Anthem” and “Shotan”.
He has since established himself as a prominent figure in the street-pop scene, collaborating with several artistes and releasing music projects.
Davita, meanwhile, has maintained a relatively private public profile despite her long-term relationship with the singer.
