## Zlatan and Davita set October 24 wedding date as fans react to loved-up photos

October 24, 2026 is the date Nigerian rapper Zlatan Ibile and his longtime partner, Davita Lamai, want fans to save as excitement builds around their wedding celebration.

The singer, whose real name is Omoniyi Raphael, confirmed the date in a romantic “Save the Date” video shared on Instagram, putting an end to months of speculation about when the couple would celebrate their union publicly.

Zlatan kept the caption simple, writing “24 October 2026”, while the post carried the hashtag #DTTheUnion.

The soft, family-focused announcement quickly caught attention online, with fans and fellow entertainers celebrating the couple and sharing the images and clips across social media.

Zlatan and Davita make it a family affair

Rather than going for an extravagant announcement, Zlatan and Davita placed their family at the centre of the moment.

According to Pulse Nigeria, one of their sons narrates the wedding announcement video, speaking about the love between his parents and what family means to him.

The child describes a home built around laughter, support and love before acknowledging that he and his younger brother are also part of their parents’ story.

The emotional approach gave fans a different glimpse of Zlatan, who is better known publicly for his energetic music, street-pop image and hits such as “Zanku (Leg Work).”

The announcement also attracted reactions from major entertainment figures. Pulse reported that Davido was among those who responded to the Instagram post, writing: “Na man U be.”

Fans react to the Nigerian celebrity wedding

Social media users have also filled comment sections with congratulatory messages as photos from the announcement circulate online.

The Zlatan wedding conversation is particularly interesting because the couple's relationship status had generated speculation earlier in the year.

In March, family pictures showing Zlatan and Davita wearing matching rings sparked marriage rumours. Reports later emerged that the couple had already held a private civil ceremony, before they publicly revealed plans for a bigger wedding celebration.

The October 24 announcement has now given fans a confirmed date to look forward to.

For now, however, some details remain private. The couple have not publicly disclosed the venue, full guest list or programme for the celebration.

Why celebrity weddings quickly become social media events

The excitement surrounding Zlatan and Davita is another example of why a major Nigerian celebrity wedding can quickly dominate entertainment conversations.

Weddings already occupy a huge space in Nigerian popular culture, bringing together fashion, music, family traditions and celebrity appearances. When the people getting married are famous, every detail — from pre-wedding photographs and outfits to celebrity guests and performances — can become content for fans.

Social media has amplified that interest. A single save-the-date post can move rapidly from Instagram to X, TikTok and entertainment blogs, allowing fans who will never attend the ceremony to follow the celebration almost in real time.

Zlatan and Davita's announcement has another ingredient working in its favour: anticipation. Their relationship has attracted public curiosity for months, while the couple have kept many details of their family life relatively private.

With October 24 now confirmed, fans have a new date on Nigeria's celebrity calendar.

And if the reaction to the couple's soft pre-wedding content is anything to go by, #DTTheUnion could generate plenty more social media moments before the celebrations are over.