Afrobeat Star Davido, Chioma Rowland Wed In Lavish Ceremony
Lagos, Nigeria – Afrobeat sensation Davido has married his long-time sweetheart Chioma Rowland in a grand event attended by the elite of the entertainment industry and other top dignitaries.
The wedding was held on Tuesday at Harbour Point in Victoria Island, Lagos State, marking the culmination of years of friendship and love. The highly anticipated event went viral on various social media.
The ceremony came about two weeks after Davido confirmed his marriage to the chef. On Sunday, the 30 BG boss posted their pre-wedding photos, setting the tone for one of the most anticipated events in Nigeria’s entertainment circle, tagged #Chivido2024.
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The photos set social media on fire as fans, celebrities, traditional leaders, and politicians congratulated the couple.
#Chivido2024 dominated trends on major social media platforms ahead of the grand event and reached a crescendo when Davido and Chioma tied the knot.
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Fans and celebrities alike shared photos and videos from the colourful event, wishing the newlyweds a happy married life.
Star-Studded
As expected, Davido’s grand wedding event was nothing short of a gathering of dignitaries from different walks of life.
The Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi was spotted at the ceremony, wearing his signature white dress and beaded crown.
A former governor of Akwa Ibom State Udom Emmanuel; ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo; Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State; his Ogun State counterpart Dapo Abiodun; Senator Daisy Danjuma of Edo South were among the leaders at the ceremony. The president’s son Seyi Tinubu also attended.
Celebrities like Patroranking; singer Paul Okoye better known as Rudeboy and others graced the occasion which had Ebuka Uchendu as the compere.
Long-Time Friends
Chioma’s friendship with Davido dates back several years. But their relationship only became official in 2018 when the singer confirmed it at a public function in October of that year.
The chef has been featured in several music videos by the singer with rumours of breakups popping up many times over the years.
A year later, photos of the introduction hit the social media space and in September 2019, Davido proposed to her at a private ceremony. Their wedding was expected to happen in 2020 (but called off due to the COVID-19 pandemic).
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The news of Chioma being pregnant made headlines, the claims were denied. However, in October, they welcomed a baby boy named Ifeanyi.
In November 2022, Ifeanyi died in a home accident at three year old.
In October 2023, after much speculation, the Grammy nominee and Chioma welcomed a set of twins. A video of the parents leaving the hospital with their newborns quickly went viral, prompting an outpouring of congratulations from fans and celebrities.
A few months later, reports of a wedding between the singer and the chef surfaced. Davido confirmed the event weeks later, cementing years of friendship and partnership between him and Chioma.
