Nigerian singer Zlatan Ibile, born Omoniyi Raphael, and his longtime partner Davita Lamai have announced October 24, 2026, as their wedding date. The couple shared the news in a "Save the Date" video posted to Instagram on Thursday night, ending months of speculation about their relationship status.
Announcement Video and Theme
The video, captioned with the date alone, is narrated by one of their sons, who says, "When I think about love, I think about my mommy and daddy," and goes on to thank God for their family. The ceremony carries the theme #DTTheUnion.
No venue, guest list, or other ceremony details have been released. Among those who reacted to the post was fellow singer Davido, who commented "Na man U be" under the announcement.
Relationship Timeline and Speculation
The announcement follows a relationship that has played out in public for several years. In February 2023, the pair unfollowed each other on Instagram, sparking break-up rumours. Neither commented, and they later reunited.
The question of marriage came up in early 2026. After a viral post called Davita his wife in January, Zlatan reportedly responded that she was his baby mama and not his wife. By March, however, the couple had posted family photos in which both wore matching rings, and Davita had started using Omoniyi, Zlatan's surname, on her Instagram profile.
Court Wedding and Public Acknowledgement
In May, photos from a private civil ceremony surfaced online. The couple did not publicly address the ceremony at the time. In July, while travelling to the wedding of businessman and music executive Soso Soberekon, singer Teni introduced Davita as Zlatan's wife and announced in a video that the couple would hold a wedding, before Davita invited those present.
Zlatan and Davita have two sons, Toluwalase and Benaiah, the younger of whom was born in 2024. Reports differ on the year their first son was born. Zlatan, known for his Zanku sound and street-pop hits, has generally kept his family life off social media, sharing moments only occasionally.
Neither Zlatan nor Davita has commented on the earlier denial since the announcement.
