Zlatan and Davita's traditional wedding brought the drip, Edo and Yoruba style
The gbedu that dropped from Nigerian singer Zlatan Ibile and his partner, Davita Lamai, for their traditional wedding on Saturday, October 24, in Lagos was pure vibes! These two decided to turn up the culture dial, showing off both Edo and Yoruba heritage, and trust us, the fashion choke.
Davita came through looking like a queen, stepping out in a burgundy gown that was dripping with red beadwork and stunning coral necklaces. To crown it all, she rocked a traditional Okuku headpiece, giving us all the Edo bridal styling goals we never knew we needed. She really understood the assignment!
Zlatan wasn't left out of the slay parade either. He complemented his bride perfectly in a cream outfit with sharp red accents, also rocking coral beads. And of course, he topped it off with a traditional Yoruba Abẹ̀tí Ajá cap, sealing the Yoruba-inspired look with proper swag.
But wait, there was more! Our couple did a costume change, switching into coordinated pastel attire. Zlatan looked fresh in a mint-green agbada, while Davita glowed in a pale yellow ensemble. This second look gave us another taste of Yoruba tradition, making sure the cultural presentation was varied and rich, a full parade of heritage.
Their choice of outfits clearly showed that traditional fashion was the main character of their wedding, a sweet reminder of how Nigerian ceremonies always bring out the most distinctive attire, accessories, and styles that scream cultural heritage. These two, who have been together for several years and share two sons, even brought family into the announcement earlier this month with a voiceover from one of their children.
And guess who pulled up as one of the groomsmen? None other than Afrobeats superstar Davido, who is a close friend to Zlatan. OBO himself posted about the celebration on Instagram, calling it a “Heavy weekend” for his padi. Talk about star power!
This wedding was a whole mood, showcasing love, culture, and serious fashion. Who else is still recovering from all that traditional drip?