Nigerian music sensation Davido has made headlines once again, this time with the exciting announcement of his upcoming white wedding to his wife, Chioma, set to hold in Miami this August.
The Afrobeat superstar revealed the plans during an interview on The Breakfast Club, a popular American radio show. While speaking with the hosts, Davido expressed how the decision to hold a white wedding was not just about glamor but about honoring their journey and sealing their love in a way that reflects both their personal desires and their cultural values.
“I’m doing my white wedding in Miami in August,” he said with a smile. “The wedding I did was traditional, it was like a carnival in Nigeria, like a holiday. The whole world stood still.”
As Davido shared his plans, he also took a moment to reflect on the cultural complexities surrounding marriage in Nigeria, especially when compared with what he has observed in the United States. He pointed out that in many Nigerian households, family ties often run so deep that they directly influence the marriage dynamic.
“Back home, the culture in some households is… for example, a lot of men grew up with their mum, so she’s everything. You know those kinds of households that even if they get married, they can’t leave their mum, she must be in the house,” Davido explained.
“So anything the husband does, right or wrong, she’s supporting the husband.” His words shed light on how embedded family roles are in African marriages and how that can differ from Western norms.
Delving deeper into the topic, Davido contrasted these Nigerian traditions with what he’s observed in American marriages. “That’s the mentality in Nigeria. The same thing for women — they must always support their daughters,” he said. “Meanwhile, in America, it’s just the man and woman when they get married.”
According to him, while American couples are more likely to be independent from their families, in Nigeria, “you never really leave that family.” This comparison gave listeners an insight into how his experiences navigating both cultures have influenced his views on love, family, and partnership. “Have you seen a Nigerian wedding?” he asked rhetorically, implying the elaborate, family-centered nature of traditional ceremonies.
Davido also reminisced about his earlier traditional wedding, which was held in Nigeria and became nothing short of a national celebration. The grandeur of that event, he said, showed the level of public interest in their relationship — a union that has not only endured personal trials but also captured the hearts of many.
“The wedding I did was traditional… the whole world stood still, me and my wife’s relationship was in the public eye,” he recalled. “Especially after I did that one song, so a lot of things happened.” While he didn’t name the song, it was clear that his music, fame, and personal life have always been deeply intertwined.
Reflecting on the emotional journey he and Chioma have endured — including the tragic loss of their child and the scrutiny that followed — Davido admitted to making mistakes. But through it all, he expressed immense gratitude for reaching a moment of renewal and celebration. “Even aside from losing our child, I messed up a lot of times,” he confessed.
“So that full circle moment… everyone was like, ‘Finally, she can get what she deserves.’” With the Miami wedding approaching, the artist seems ready to turn the page, not only celebrating their love in grand style but also publicly affirming the strength and endurance of their bond.
