The year 2026 was marked by several high-profile celebrity weddings in Nigeria, featuring top music stars, actors, and lifestyle influencers. These celebrations took place in various locations, including Lagos, Warri, Malta, and Italy. The weddings were notable for their unique themes, lavish arrangements, and star-studded guest lists. Many of these unions reflected the couples' personal styles and cultural backgrounds.
One of the most notable weddings was that of Afrobeats star Zlatan Ibile and his longtime partner, Davita Lamai. The traditional wedding, which took place on October 24 in Lagos, was attended by several entertainment personalities, including singer Davido, who served as one of Zlatan's groomsmen. Other notable guests included Teni, 9ice, Small Doctor, and music executive Soso Soberekon.
Singer L.A.X and his partner, Emmanella, popularly known as Ella, held their civil wedding in Malta in September. The destination celebration showcased their understated approach to bridal fashion, with Ella wearing an ivory corseted gown and L.A.X opting for a custom black velvet suit. The couple had previously held their traditional wedding in Nigeria.
Content creators Peller and Jarvis turned their wedding into a major entertainment spectacle, with over 50,000 virtual guests joining the celebration across YouTube and Twitch. The traditional wedding, which took place in August, featured several entertainment personalities, including Femi Kuti and Cute Abiola. The couple also received an extraordinary gift from Delta businessman Mohammed Ochacho, who presented them with a mansion reportedly worth ₦400 million in Abuja.
Fashion and lifestyle influencer Dr Akin Faminu and his partner, Kiky Festus, brought together fashion, culture, and family for their elaborate wedding celebrations. The couple's traditional wedding, which took place in Lagos on September 5, was a major fashion moment, with Kiky appearing in a series of custom creations, including a gold brocade gown and a heritage-inspired outfit made with vintage Nigerian postage stamp prints.
Music executive Soso Soberekon celebrated his marriage to Princess Ebiere of the Gbaramatu Kingdom in a lavish traditional wedding in Warri, Delta State, on July 25. The celebration featured a performance by 2Baba, who serenaded the couple with his hit song 'African Queen'. Timi Dakolo also performed a romantic rendition of his wedding favourite, 'Iyawo Mi'.
Lifestyle influencer Simi Sanya and video producer Femi Dapson made their union official with a civil wedding on February 18. The couple brought a vintage touch to their wedding, with Simi opting for a short white bridal gown and Femi complementing her in a beige double-breasted suit. Their wedding came just days after Femi publicly declared his love for Simi through romantic messages displayed on digital billboards in Lekki, Lagos.
Key points
- Zlatan Ibile and Davita Lamai's traditional wedding in Lagos was attended by several entertainment personalities.
- Peller and Jarvis's wedding was attended by over 50,000 virtual guests across YouTube and Twitch.
- Soso Soberekon's traditional wedding in Warri featured performances by 2Baba and Timi Dakolo.
