Reported by Simon Daniel Yusuph l Journalist at Weng Global
Nigerian singer and rapper Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael, popularly known as Zlatan Ibile, has announced October 24, 2026, as the date for his wedding celebration with his longtime partner, Davita Lamai, sharing a pre-wedding video on social media that has drawn attention from fans and entertainment followers.
The announcement, made through a video shared online on Thursday, October 8, gives a date for a celebration the couple had previously discussed publicly without revealing when it would take place.
The video features the couple in a pre-wedding setting, with a voice-over from one of their children adding a family element to the announcement. The post has since attracted congratulatory messages from fans and other social media users.
The development marks another public milestone in the relationship between the award-winning Nigerian artiste and Lamai, who have two children together and have generally kept much of their family life away from public attention.
Although the date has now been announced, details about the venue, guest list and precise format of the celebration have not been publicly confirmed in the reports reviewed for this article.
Zlatan and Davita Reveal Wedding Date in Pre-Wedding Video
The couple’s latest announcement follows months of public interest in their relationship and wedding plans.
In the video circulated online, Zlatan and Lamai present October 24, 2026, as the date for their celebration. The appearance of their child’s voice-over gives the announcement a family-centred tone, placing their children within the story of their relationship.
The video is different from the couple’s earlier wedding announcement in July, when they confirmed that they were planning a celebration but did not disclose a date.
That earlier announcement came while Zlatan and Lamai were travelling with other entertainers to the wedding of music executive and businessman Soso Soberekon.
During the journey, singer Teniola Apata, popularly known as Teni, drew attention to the couple’s plans. Lamai subsequently invited those present to attend their forthcoming celebration.
The moment was captured in a video that circulated on social media and was reported by Nigerian news organisations, including Punch and The Sun Nigeria.
At the time, the couple did not reveal when or where the event would take place. Their October announcement now provides the date fans had been waiting for.
Who Is Zlatan Ibile?
Zlatan Ibile is one of Nigeria’s recognised street-pop and Afrobeats artistes. He is known for energetic performances, dance-driven songs and a sound that blends street-inspired Nigerian music with contemporary popular influences.
Born Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael, the singer gained wider recognition through music releases that connected with Nigerian audiences and helped establish his presence in the country’s competitive entertainment industry.
His music career has also made him a familiar figure on social media, where his performances, collaborations and personal milestones regularly attract public attention.
Despite that visibility, Zlatan has often kept aspects of his private life out of the spotlight. His relationship with Lamai has attracted attention partly because the couple have shared selected family moments while leaving other details undisclosed.
The wedding announcement has therefore generated interest beyond the date itself. For many followers, it offers a rare public glimpse into an important event in the singer’s family life.
However, the couple’s decision to share the announcement does not mean that every detail of their ceremony or private arrangements is now public.
Davita Lamai and Her Relationship With Zlatan
Davita Lamai has been Zlatan’s longtime partner and the mother of their two children.
Although she is not primarily known as a recording artiste, she has attracted public interest through her relationship with the musician and occasional appearances in family-related posts.
The couple have two sons, according to entertainment reports. Their family has featured in some of the public moments that have drawn attention to the relationship, including photographs and social media discussions.
Lamai’s role in the wedding announcement is central. The latest video presents the event as a shared milestone rather than an announcement made by the singer alone.
The involvement of one of their children in the video also places the family at the heart of the announcement.
Beyond these publicly shared details, the couple have not released a comprehensive account of their relationship or confirmed every detail of their private arrangements. Responsible reporting therefore requires separating information contained in their public announcement from claims circulating online.
Wedding Plans Follow Earlier Public Announcement
The October date follows the couple’s appearance in a video aboard a private jet in July.
The group was travelling to the wedding celebration of Soso Soberekon, with several entertainment personalities present. During the journey, Teni referred to Zlatan and Lamai’s forthcoming wedding, prompting a response from the couple.
Lamai then extended an invitation to those on board, expressing her wish for them to attend.
The video attracted attention because it was one of the clearest public indications that the couple intended to hold a wedding celebration.
However, the announcement did not include a date or venue. As a result, interest continued as fans waited for further information.
The new video provides the missing date, setting October 24 as the planned celebration day.
The couple have not publicly confirmed all logistical details in the material reviewed for this report. Any claims about the location, scale of the event or attendance of particular celebrities should therefore be treated cautiously until confirmed.
Reports About an Earlier Private Ceremony
The couple’s wedding announcement has also renewed discussion about reports that they may already have held a private civil ceremony.
Some Nigerian entertainment outlets have reported that Zlatan and Lamai had a low-key civil wedding before announcing their October celebration. However, published accounts have differed on the timing, and the couple have not provided a full public explanation of the reports in the material reviewed for this article.
The distinction matters because a private civil ceremony and a later wedding celebration can be separate events. The announcement of an upcoming celebration does not, by itself, establish whether a legal marriage has already taken place.
Earlier speculation intensified after the couple appeared in family photographs wearing matching rings and Lamai was reported to have used Zlatan’s surname on social media.
Such details can prompt public curiosity, but they should not be treated as definitive proof of a marriage without confirmation from the people involved or reliable documentation.
For now, the clearly established development is that the couple have announced October 24, 2026, for their wedding celebration. Further claims about the timing or legal status of an earlier ceremony should be attributed to the publications reporting them rather than presented as independently confirmed facts.
Fans React to the Announcement
The date announcement has prompted congratulatory messages from social media users and entertainment followers.
Celebrity relationships often attract strong public interest in Nigeria, particularly when the individuals involved have large audiences and established careers in music or entertainment.
For fans, a wedding announcement provides an opportunity to celebrate a personal milestone alongside an artiste whose work they follow. It can also generate discussion about the couple’s journey, family and future plans.
However, social media reactions do not establish the details of a private event. Comments from fans should be distinguished from information confirmed by the couple.
At the time of writing, the key confirmed information from the latest reports is the date announced in the video. A complete guest list, venue and ceremony schedule have not been established in the material reviewed.
Why the Announcement Matters to Nigerian Entertainment
Zlatan’s wedding announcement illustrates how the personal lives of prominent Nigerian entertainers can become part of the country’s wider entertainment conversation.
Social media has changed how celebrities communicate major personal developments. Rather than relying exclusively on interviews or formal statements, public figures can share videos and photographs directly with their audiences.
This allows celebrities to control the timing and presentation of announcements, although information can also spread rapidly beyond the original post.
In Zlatan and Lamai’s case, the July announcement created anticipation without giving a date. The October video has now supplied that detail, prompting renewed interest in the planned celebration.
The story also highlights the importance of distinguishing confirmed information from speculation in entertainment reporting. Discussions about celebrity relationships can move quickly online, and details such as wedding dates, private ceremonies and family arrangements may be repeated before they have been verified.
For readers, the most reliable approach is to prioritise information shared by the people involved and reporting that clearly identifies its sources.
For entertainment journalists, the responsibility is to report public developments accurately while respecting the privacy of family members, including children.
What Happens Next?
Zlatan Ibile and Davita Lamai have announced October 24, 2026, as the date for their wedding celebration.
Further details, including the venue, guest arrangements and the precise nature of the ceremony, remain unconfirmed in the reports reviewed for this article.
The couple may share additional information as the date approaches, but no further announcement should be assumed until it is made publicly.
For now, the announcement marks a new public chapter in the couple’s relationship and gives fans a date to look forward to.
As interest continues, the focus will likely remain on the couple’s preparations and any further details they choose to share. Their announcement has already generated congratulations, but the event’s private arrangements remain theirs to disclose.
Sources
- Punch Newspapers
- Legit.ng
- P.M. News
- The Sun Nigeria
- The Times Nigeria
