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  • PHOTOS: Davido, Chioma glow in pre-wedding pictures

    PHOTOS: Davido, Chioma glow in pre-wedding pictures

    Grammy-nominated singer David Adeleke popularly known as Davido, has rolled out pre-wedding photographs with wife, Chioma Rowland, ahead of their white wedding in Miami, United States.

    The music star shared the images on his Instagram page on Saturday with the caption, “CHIVIDO2025.”

    The singer had in April announced his white wedding ceremony slated for August without disclosing the specific date.

    Recall that he proposed to Chioma in 2019, but the relationship was met with criticisms in 2021 following reports linking him to another woman.

    The couple also faced a tragic loss after the death of their first son, Ifeanyi, who drowned at their Lagos residence in October 2022.

    Read Also: Davido, Chioma slay in pre-wedding party in Miami

    By March 2023, Davido confirmed they had legally married.

    The pair welcomed a set of twins in the United States in October 2023 and held their traditional wedding in Lagos in June 2024.

  • Cubana Chief Priest pleads for US visa amidst Davido’s wedding buzz

    Cubana Chief Priest pleads for US visa amidst Davido’s wedding buzz

    Socialite and entrepreneur Cubana Chief Priest has pleaded for a US visa over his inability to attend his best friend Davido’s wedding. 

    In a post on Instagram, Cubana Chief Priest revealed that he woke up with mixed feelings, torn between happiness and sadness.

    His passionate appeal was directed at the Nigerian government, specifically @usinnigeria, as he begged for assistance in securing a visa to the United States.

    Cubana Chief Priest, despite his disappointment at missing the wedding celebration, extended his warm congratulations to Davido and his wife, stating he would be with them in spirit.

    He wrote: “Woke Up This Morning With Mixed Feelings, I’m Happy And I’m Still Sad At The Same Time. Sometimes God Has A Way Of Making You Understand That You Are Powerless Regardless Of All You May Think You Have.

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    “I Appreciate The Bashing Because That Has Given Me Multiple Reasons & Prove To Apply Again @usinnigeria Do It For Me This Time, You Can Clearly See How Disappointed & Hurt The World Is To See Me Absent At My Best Friends Wedding.

    “You Need To Give Me Access To Get My Fat Ass Into America. Well, Delay Is Never Denial, Cp Is Still Hopeful. I’m Wishing My Best Friend @davido & His Beautiful Wife @thechefchi An Amazing Wedlock. The Largest Part Of Me Which Is My Family, My Beautiful, Elegant, Expensive, Eloquent & Sophisticated Wife @_deangels Are There To Share In This Luxury Blissful Experience So I’m There In Body & Spirit. @usinnigeria I’m In Again Next Week Please Give Me Access To The Greatest Country In The World. This Pain Is Really Paining.”

  • Adekunle Gold, Zlatan Ibile, Teni attend Davido’s pre-wedding party

    Adekunle Gold, Zlatan Ibile, Teni attend Davido’s pre-wedding party

    Singers Teni, Adekunle Gold and Zlatan Ibile have attended the exclusive gathering of Davido and Chioma’s pre-wedding party at Miami.

    Videos circulating on social media show the music stars in high spirits, with Zlatan and Davido sharing a lighthearted moment and Teni, Adekunle Gold, and Tunde Ednut enjoying themselves at the party.

    The couple’s arrival in style earlier in the day set the tone for a grand celebration.

    Read Also: Adekunle Gold celebrate two years of “Tequila Ever After”

    The pre-wedding party is a precursor to the much-anticipated white wedding, which comes months after their lavish traditional wedding in Lagos in June 2024.

    The event promises to be a star-studded affair, with friends, family, and fans gathering to celebrate the union of Davido and Chioma.

  • Davido, Chioma slay in pre-wedding party in Miami

    Davido, Chioma slay in pre-wedding party in Miami

    Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and wife, Chioma Rowland, has made a stylish appearance at their pre-wedding party in Miami, United States.

    Davido, who in April announced plans to hold the ceremony in August, kept the date undisclosed.

    The couple’s journey has been marked by joy and challenges as they faced a rough patch in 2021 due to rumors surrounding Davido’s personal life, and tragically lost their first son, Ifeanyi, in a drowning incident in 2022.

    Read Also: Davido, Chioma arrive Miami for white wedding ceremony

    Davido and Chioma, despite the challenges, have continued to build a life together as they legalised their marriage in March 2023, welcomed twins later that year, and held a traditional wedding in Lagos in June 2024.

  • I spent $3.7m on my white wedding – Davido

    I spent $3.7m on my white wedding – Davido

    Grammy-nominated singer Davido has claimed he spent a whopping sum of $3.7 million on his white wedding to Chioma Rowland. 

    In the now-viral video, Davido said:“I spent $3.7m cash, so we should know what we are doing here.”

    The couple, who had their traditional wedding in Lagos in June 2024, will be tying the knot in a lavish ceremony in Miami. 

    During their pre-wedding party, Davido casually mentioned the enormous sum spent on the event, which reflected their opulent lifestyle.

    The couple’s wedding celebration has been making waves, with various aspects of their extravagant spending gaining attention. 

    From luxury hotel stays to high-end engagement rings.

  • Davido, Chioma arrive Miami for white wedding ceremony

    Davido, Chioma arrive Miami for white wedding ceremony

    Afrobeats star Davido and his wife, Chioma have arrived in Miami for their upcoming white wedding ceremony.

    The couple’s romantic arrival was captured on video, showing them boarding a private jet adorned with welcome flowers and a special chair inscribed with “MRS”.

    Davido also shared a photo of himself in Miami, building anticipation for their special day.

    Recall that the Grammy-nominated singer had in April announced that the final lap of their marriage ceremony will be held in August without mentioning the date.

    Read Also: Davido celebrates sold-out shows on 5ive Alive tour

    According to reports, the wedding is expected to take place on Saturday.

    Davido’s uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has also arrived in the US to attend the ceremony, with the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed confirming Adeleke’s trip in a statement.

    Recall that Davido proposed to Chioma in 2019.

  • Davido celebrates sold-out shows on 5ive Alive tour

    Davido celebrates sold-out shows on 5ive Alive tour

    Afrobeats superstar Davido has celebrated a major achievement in his ongoing 5ive Alive concert tour, selling out 12 venues across North America.

    After a successful show at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Maryland, USA, Davido expressed his gratitude, attributing his success to his faith.

    “We did it. We sold out every night and made millions of dollars. If you dream it, it’s possible. With God, everything is possible. With all the odds against me, we made it happen,” Davido said before cutting the celebratory cake.

    The 5 Alive tour has been a resounding success, with Davido joining an elite group of Nigerian artists to have performed at Canada’s Scotia Bank Arena, a 19,000-capacity venue.

    Read Also: Davido Nigeria’s ‘most influential’ person – Asa Asika

    The tour has featured a talented lineup of supporting acts, including rapper OdumoduBlvck, Afrobeats star Victony, and rising singer Moravvey.

    With the musical direction of veteran producer Cobhams Asuquo, the 5 Alive tour showcased Davido’s impressive stagemanship.

    The tour concludes on November 20th with a concert at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, where Davido will hold his annual AWAY concert.

  • Davido Nigeria’s ‘most influential’ person – Asa Asika

    Davido Nigeria’s ‘most influential’ person – Asa Asika

    Davido’s manager Asa Asika, has boasted of his client’s influence, stating that the Grammy-nominated singer is the most influential person in Nigeria.

    Asika, who spoke during a recent podcast interview, said, Davido’s impact extends far beyond the music industry, referencing his ability to attract top-tier brand partnerships and his massive following.

    He said: “The only two guys who are apart from obviously the producer and writers that are allowed to come to that house were diplo and chris brown wow Chris Brown because obviously that’s david’s guy diplo is my friend and he lives in malibu david’s band is mad influential david is probably i don’t care anybody says i think david is the most influential person in nigeria You might be like, and this one is not the thing of like, I’ve seen this first time”.

    Read Also: Davido’s manager, Asa Asika, set to wed

    Asika emphasised that Davido’s influence is evident in how he seamlessly aligns with various brands, having successfully partnered with major companies across different sectors.

    “I don’t think there’s a brand that has a deal with Davido as of today that isn’t aligned to his brand or we haven’t found a way to align it into his brand,” he added.

  • Davido donates N3m for ‘Baddy of Lagos’ leg surgery

    Davido donates N3m for ‘Baddy of Lagos’ leg surgery

    Afrobeats star Davido has donated N3 million to an X user David Obadiah popularly known as ‘Baddy of Lagos’ to aid his bow legged surgery.

    Baddy, who had been crowdfunding N18.3 million for the procedure, expressed gratitude towards Davido, stating that the contribution exceeded his expectations.

    He wrote: “Jesus @davido sent me 3m for my correctional Surgery, God bless you sir.. my idolo

    “God bless you @davido, this is way beyond my imagination”.

    The singer also gifted a fan page administrator N5m to use the funds for a new hairstyle.

    Read Also: Jaywon denies taking sides in Wizkid-Davido feud

    Additionally, he pledged $5,000 to a Ghanaian TikToker who flawlessly covered his song “With You”.

    Davido, in the past also pledged N300 million to orphanages and a charity fighting drug abuse among youths to commemorate his 32nd birthday, continuing his tradition of giving back.

    In 2021, he donated N237 million to 424 orphanages across Nigeria, and in July 2023, his foundation disbursed over N200 million to orphanages, benefiting 13,818 children.

    Davido founded the Davido Adeleke Foundation in 2022 to assist vulnerable children and create a framework for ongoing charitable works.

  • I’d still pursue music without fame – Davido

    I’d still pursue music without fame – Davido

    Afrobeats superstar Davido has said he would still pursue a career in music even if he weren’t famous, underscoring the deep passion that fuels his artistry.

    In an interview with ‘Okay Africa’, Davido explained that his love for music keeps him driven to create, innovate, and inspire fans around the world.

    He also spoke about the special bond he shares with his supporters, describing their genuine love as something money can’t buy.

    “I’m grateful for the unwavering support I’ve received from fans globally,” he said. “Their love is truly priceless and one of the most valuable parts of my journey.”

    Read Also: Davido gifts Israel DMW multimillion Rolex wristwatch

    Looking back on his career, Davido said he would advise his younger self to be patient and resilient.

    “There’ve been ups and downs, but I’ve learned that hard work and consistency always pay off,” he added.

    Davido said, “I hope I still have the same passion, I’d probably try again…but it depends on my age.

    “One flex I have is that money didn’t buy us natural love from my fans. You can’t buy that type of love. I’ve had fans come from far away, and concerts range from new fans to the old fans; my catalogue is huge.

    “If I could tell younger Davido anything, it’d be, ‘It’s going to be a long journey, many ups and downs, smiles and frowns, but you’d get there. When we first started, obviously, the dream wasn’t this big at all. That’s how God works.