Afrobeat star Davido has wedded his long-time heartthrob Chioma Rowland in a lavish event attended by the crème de la crème of the entertainment industry and other top dignitaries.
Tuesday’s ceremony came about two weeks after Davido confirmed his wedding to the chef. On Sunday, the 30 BG boss posted their pre-wedding photos to set the tone for one of the most anticipated events in the nation’s entertainment circle, tagging it #Chivido2024.
Smitten is an understatement ❤️💐#chivido2024 pic.twitter.com/0YTmPd4qWf
— ChefChi👩🍳 (@thecheffchi) June 25, 2024
#Chivido2024 Trends
The photos set social media on fire as fans, celebrities, traditional leaders, and politicians congratulated the couple.
#Chivido2024 dominated trends on major social media platforms ahead of the grand event and reached a crescendo when Davido and Chioma tied the knot.
Davido and Chioma slays in their after party outifits, the most beautiful couples in the world rn 😍🥶#Chivido2024 pic.twitter.com/5qWQWJwGQq
— Ola⚡ (@lifeofolaa) June 25, 2024
Fans and celebrities alike shared photos and videos from the colourful event, wishing the newlyweds a happy married life.
Fireboy performing at the after party, second wave just began 👏❤️#Chivido2024 pic.twitter.com/OU1IbfTG0E
— PLUG. (@chinweke1) June 25, 2024
Congratulations To David And Chioma ❤️🦅
— Wizkid FC (@wizkidfc_) June 25, 2024
Happy Married Life 💍#CHIVIDO2024 pic.twitter.com/fTZajtvebW
Money will spend me today 💵💵 #CHIVIDO2024 pic.twitter.com/CGjoNEZ56j
— Rudeboy (@rudeboypsquare) June 25, 2024
Star-Studded
As expected, Davido’s grand wedding event was nothing short of a gathering of dignitaries from different walks of life.
Update of @davido & Chioma’s wedding so far. VOICEOVER VERSION. #chivido2024 #voiceover #yoruba pic.twitter.com/R3qDwIa40Z
— Lekan Olaleye (@lekankingkong) June 25, 2024
Should my baby start singing gospel songs? 😅😍#Chivido2024 pic.twitter.com/197INLzfC7
— ChefChi👩🍳 (@thecheffchi) June 25, 2024
The Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi was spotted at the ceremony, wearing his signature white dress and beaded crown.
Davido told Nasboi that’s he’s going to perform at the after party😂❤️ God where Davido see this kind energy 🥹#Chivido2024pic.twitter.com/yRnqTiSWl1
— Ola⚡ (@lifeofolaa) June 25, 2024
The best moment of the day ❤️ congratulations 001 #Chivido2024 pic.twitter.com/ve8bjEoCIM
— DREYLO (@RealDreylo) June 25, 2024
A former governor of Akwa Ibom State Udom Emmanuel; ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo; Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State; his Ogun State counterpart Dapo Abiodun; Senator Daisy Danjuma of Edo South were among the leaders at the ceremony. The president’s son Seyi Tinubu also attended.
Celebrities like Patroranking; singer Paul Okoye better known as Rudeboy and others graced the occasion which had TV host Ebuka Uchendu as the compere.
Mrs Adeleke #chivido2024 pic.twitter.com/7MzKezKDct
— ChefChi👩🍳 (@thecheffchi) June 25, 2024
Long-Time Friends
Chioma’s friendship with Davido dates back several years. But their relationship only became official in 2018 when the singer confirmed it at a public function in October of that year.
The chef has been featured in several music videos by the singer with rumours of breakups popping up many times over the years.
A year later the singer confirmed the relationship, photos of the introduction hit the social media space and in September 2019, Davido proposed to her at a private ceremony. Their wedding was expected to happen in 2020 but was called off due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Setback and Recovery
Rumours of Chioma being pregnant made the headlines – a claim that was denied – that same year. But in October, they welcomed a boy who they named Ifeanyi.
However, in November 2022, the child died after a home accident just as he turned three.
In October 2023, after speculations, the Grammy nominee and Chioma welcomed a set of twins. A video of the parents stepping out of a hospital with their babies quickly went viral, spiking an outpour of congratulations from fans celebrities, and well-wishers.
Months after that, reports of a wedding between the singer and the chef surfaced. Davido weeks later confirmed the event, cementing years of friendship between him and Chioma.
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