Afrobeats star Zlatan Ibile and his partner Davita Lamai celebrated their traditional wedding in Lagos on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in a glamorous ceremony that drew top celebrities and highlighted Davita’s Edo heritage. The couple, who share two sons named Shiloh and Benaiah, stepped out in richly detailed traditional outfits that quickly became the talk of social media.
Zlatan, whose real name is Omoniyi Raphael, announced the milestone with the simple caption “IT’s TIME TO MARRY.” He appeared in a cream robe layered with a textured ivory coat featuring hand-stitched red beadwork, completed by coral beads, an ivory ceremonial cap and a carved wooden staff. Davita stunned in a custom burgundy corseted mermaid gown with lattice patterns of red crystal beads, a traditional Okuku braided crown, layered coral necklaces, a sheer crimson veil and a black horsehair fly whisk. Guests included Davido, who reportedly joined the groomsmen, along with Enioluwa Adeoluwa, Carter Efe, Taylor Jasmine, Berri Tiga and others who arrived in luxury vehicles.
While the wedding was filled with joy and star power, one moment quickly overshadowed parts of the celebration. A viral video captured fashion designer and Vodi Group founder Seyi Vodi, also known as Seyi Adekunle, being stopped by bouncers at the entrance. Security personnel asked him for an access tag or invite, and when none was presented, they denied him entry. It remains unclear whether he was eventually allowed inside, and neither Vodi nor Zlatan’s team has issued a public statement on the incident.
TikTok personality Peller wasted no time reacting to the circulating clip. In a humorous take that added fuel to the online conversation, he said:
“The bouncer that bounced Seyi Vodi at Zlatan’s wedding was the one I was looking to hire at my wedding. But the one I hired was collecting a N1,000 bribe at the entrance.”
His comment drew laughs and further discussion about strict security versus the realities of event management in Nigeria’s entertainment scene.
The bounce has sparked mixed reactions. Some online users praised the bouncers for sticking to their instructions and treating every guest the same, while others questioned how a well-known fashion figure could be turned away from such a high-profile event.
Zlatan and Davita’s union marks a public milestone for a couple who have kept much of their private life low-key until now. The traditional ceremony, complete with cultural elements and a long list of famous faces, continues to trend as fans celebrate the pair’s love story.