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| Zlatan Ibile & Davita Lamai |
Nigerian Afrobeats and street-hop star Zlatan Ibile has officially locked in October 24, 2026, as the date for his wedding celebration with longtime partner Davita Lamai (also referred to in some reports as Davita Omoniyi). The announcement came via a short, intimate Instagram video posted on Thursday, featuring the couple in a close embrace and a touching voiceover from their eldest son, Shiloh.
In the clip, young Shiloh reflects on his parents’ relationship with the kind of sincerity that cuts through celebrity gloss: “When I think about love, I think about my mummy and daddy. They have shown me that family means laughing together, supporting each other and always feeling loved. My little brother and I are part of their love story and I thank God for our family. Save the date for my mummy and daddy’s wedding. The 24th of October, 2026.” The post was captioned simply “24 October 2026 💍” and carried the hashtag #DTTheUnion.
The video quickly drew congratulations from peers, including Davido (“Na man U be”), Poco Lee, Jarvis, Broda Shaggi, and Toke Makinwa, underscoring the warm regard Zlatan enjoys within the industry.
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Zlatan (born Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael on December 19, 1994, in Lagos, with roots in Ijurin, Ekiti State) and Davita have shared a relatively private partnership for several years. They are parents to two sons: Toluwalase Shiloh Ainoghena Omoniyi (born March 2020) and Benaiah (born around 2024). Davita and Shiloh initially lived in London before relocating to Nigeria to be closer to Zlatan.
Davita, a UK-based influencer known for her style, holds a degree from the University of Kent and later earned a further qualification (reported as a master’s or second degree) from the University of Birmingham’s College of Social Sciences in 2025. Zlatan publicly celebrated her graduation, attending the ceremony and praising her as a “beautiful and smart lady.” He has also marked her birthdays with high-profile gifts, including a Mercedes-Benz.
Their journey has not been free of public scrutiny. In January 2026, Zlatan clarified online that Davita was “the mother of my kids, but she’s not my wife yet.” Speculation intensified in March 2026 when the couple appeared in family photos wearing matching rings and Davita updated her Instagram to include the surname Omoniyi. Reports later indicated they had held a private civil ceremony earlier — accounts vary between late 2025 and May 2026 — attended by close family. Photos from the low-key event, shared by a decorator, showed a simple, intimate affair. The couple did not issue a formal public confirmation at the time.
In July 2026, while aboard a private jet en route to music executive Soso Soberekon’s wedding, the couple more openly signaled wedding plans. Singer Teni introduced them, and Davita invited those present to attend their own celebration, noting preparations were “in top gear.” No date was given then. The October 24 announcement provides the long-awaited public milestone, likely a larger traditional or celebratory event following the earlier civil union.
From Street Energy to Established Star
Zlatan’s career trajectory adds meaningful context to this personal chapter. Raised in Ikorodu, Lagos, he initially dreamed of professional football (his stage name nods to Zlatan Ibrahimović) before pivoting to music. He won the Airtel One Mic Campus Tour talent competition in Abeokuta in 2014 at age 19, earning a car that symbolized a turning point from financial struggle. A National Diploma in Business Administration from Moshood Abiola Polytechnic followed earlier academic challenges. en.wikipedia.org
Breakthrough moments included the 2017 Olamide-assisted “My Body,” 2018’s “Able God” with Chinko Ekun and Lil Kesh, and especially “Zanku (Legwork)” — the track and high-energy dance that became a cultural phenomenon, even appearing in Beyoncé’s work. His 2019 debut album Zanku (an acronym for “Zlatan Abeg No Kill Us”) cemented his street-hop credentials. Collaborations such as “Killin Dem” with Burna Boy brought awards, including Best Collaboration at The Headies. He founded Zanku Records, built a fashion brand (ZTTW / Zero To The World), and continued releasing music, including the 2025 project Symbol of Hope, which reflected themes of growth, fatherhood, and resilience.
At 31, Zlatan represents a generation of Nigerian artists who rose through viral dance culture and street authenticity while expanding into entrepreneurship and family life. His willingness to keep much of his personal world private — even amid fame — contrasts with the more public relationships of some peers, making this staged, family-centered announcement feel deliberate and grounded.
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Why This Moment Resonates
In Nigeria’s entertainment scene, where relationships often play out under intense social media glare, Zlatan and Davita’s path stands out for its measured pace. They prioritized children and private milestones before a public wedding date.
Involving their son in the announcement humanizes the moment and signals a family-first framing. For fans who followed the Zanku era’s high energy, seeing the artist in this settled chapter offers a narrative of evolution — from campus freestyler and dance innovator to husband and father preparing a formal union.
As October 24 approaches, attention will turn to the scale and style of the celebration. Whether intimate or star-studded, it marks the formalization of a partnership that has already produced a young family and weathered years of speculation. For Zlatan, long celebrated for his energetic delivery and indigenous-rooted sound, this next chapter appears rooted in the quieter values of support, laughter, and shared love that his son so clearly articulated.
Chioma Adeyemi is an entertainment and music writer at Naijapiz. She covers Entertainment, Music, Videos.
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