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Nigerian rapper Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael, popularly known as Zlatan Ibile, and his longtime partner, Davita Lamai, have announced October 24, 2026, as the date for their wedding celebration.
The couple announced the date in a pre-wedding video shared on Instagram on Thursday, October 8, with the caption, “24 October 2026”. The video, tagged #DTTheUnion, features a voiceover from one of their children reflecting on their parents’ relationship.“When I think about love, I think about my mommy and daddy,” the child says in the clip. “They have shown me that family means laughing together, supporting each other and always feeling loved.”
The voiceover continues: “My little brother and I are part of their love story, and I thank God for our family.” It ends with an invitation to save the date for the wedding on October 24.
The announcement has drawn attention from fans and fellow entertainers, adding to the public interest that often surrounds celebrity weddings in Nigeria. Similar celebrations have featured prominently in entertainment news, including Davido and Chioma’s pre-wedding photographs and their Miami pre-wedding party.
Zlatan and Davita have been together for several years and have two sons. Their first son was born in 2020, while their second child arrived in 2024. The inclusion of their children in the wedding announcement gives the video a family-centred focus.
Zlatan rose to prominence in Nigeria’s music scene with his street-pop sound and the success of “Zanku (Leg Work)”. He has since released tracks including “Lagos Anthem” and collaborated with several Nigerian artistes. His career and association with the street-pop movement have made him a familiar figure in the country’s entertainment industry.
His rise has also coincided with the popularity of dancers and performers who helped shape the street-pop scene, including Poco Lee, whose dance performances and collaborations have brought him wider recognition.
Davita, who is also known as Davita Omoniyi, has maintained a relatively private profile despite her relationship with the singer.While the couple have confirmed the date, details of the venue, guest list and ceremony arrangements have yet to be publicly disclosed. Their wedding celebration is expected to bring together family, friends and colleagues as they mark the occasion on October 24.
