Tony Elumelu
Billionaire banker and investor Tony Elumelu has joined the celebrations around Zlatan Ibile’s wedding. The Afrobeats star showed off wedding gifts from the UBA chairman on Monday, October 26, 2026, and Elumelu later took to X to congratulate the newlyweds, saying he is “proud of our Creatives.”
The gesture came two days after Zlatan and his wife, Davita Lamai, held their colourful traditional wedding in Lagos on Saturday, October 24. It has quickly become one of the most talked-about moments of the wedding weekend.
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See the Instagram post showing Tony Elumelu’s wedding gifts to Zlatan and Davita below.
Zlatan Shows Off Elumelu’s Envelopes
Zlatan, whose real name is Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael, shared photos of the gifts on his Instagram Story. They came in white envelopes, each with a complimentary card, and carried the branding of Heirs Holdings, Elumelu’s investment company.
The envelopes carried handwritten notes. The messages included “Zlatan, well done,” “Our wife” and “Congrats,” alongside Elumelu’s signature.
Zlatan thanked the businessman, tagged him in the post and added a love emoji. The contents of the envelopes and their value were not disclosed.
The “Our Wife” Note Gets Fans Talking
The envelope addressed to Davita with the words “Our wife” drew the most attention. Many fans found it funny, because “our wife” is a popular Nigerian social media joke that people usually use when gushing over a celebrity’s partner.
One Instagram user wrote, “Our wife the only time it sounds right.” Another said, “Big men doings no long talk ‘well done’.”
Others used the moment to talk about the value of connections. “Connection and money is very important in this life,” one fan commented.
Tony Elumelu Reacts: “Proud of Our Creatives”
After Zlatan’s post went viral, Elumelu responded publicly. On X, he wrote: “Proud of our Creatives! Congrats to @Zlatan_Ibile and Davita on your wedding.”
His message drew more reactions online, with some fans joking about how they could get an invitation to his famous parties or catch his attention.
Elumelu is the chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation. He is known for supporting young African entrepreneurs, and he has close ties to Nigeria’s creative and entertainment industry.
Quick Facts
- Couple: Zlatan Ibile (Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael) and Davita Lamai
- Traditional wedding: Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Lagos
- Gift revealed: Monday, October 26, 2026, on Zlatan’s Instagram Story
- Gift: White envelopes branded Heirs Holdings, signed by Tony Elumelu
- Notes on envelopes: “Zlatan, well done,” “Our wife” and “Congrats”
- Elumelu’s message on X: “Proud of our Creatives! Congrats to @Zlatan_Ibile and Davita on your wedding.”
A Star-Studded Wedding Weekend
The gifts capped a busy and glamorous weekend for the couple. Zlatan and Davita chose to honour Davita’s Edo heritage with their first traditional look, and later stepped out in coordinated Yoruba attire. We covered their regal Edo traditional wedding looks when the photos first dropped.
Davido, one of Zlatan’s closest friends in the industry, served as one of his groomsmen. He shared a post showing bundles of dollar bills with the caption “Heavy weekend for my bestie.”
Davido also went viral after the DJ played Wizkid’s classic “Ojuelegba” at the ceremony. Videos showed him dancing and singing along happily, and fans quickly praised the moment as a sign of good vibes between the two Afrobeats giants.
From Court Wedding to Big Celebration
The October 24 ceremony followed months of excitement. Zlatan and Davita had earlier held a civil wedding, and they later announced the date of their big celebration in a sweet Instagram video narrated by their son. Halmblog reported on the save-the-date video at the time.
The couple have two sons together and have kept much of their family life away from the public eye. In the days before the wedding, they also shared dreamy pre-wedding photos that got fans excited.
Why the Gesture Matters
Zlatan rose from Lagos street music to become one of the biggest names in Afrobeats, known for hits and the energetic Zanku dance style. Public support from a business leader like Elumelu shows how closely Nigeria’s corporate world and its entertainment scene now work together.
For many fans, the handwritten notes also felt personal. Rather than a simple post, Elumelu took time to sign each envelope and address the couple directly, and then followed up with a public message.
Congratulations Keep Pouring In
Zlatan and Davita’s wedding has delivered one viral moment after another, from Davido’s dance moves to Tony Elumelu’s signed envelopes. As congratulations keep pouring in, the couple’s big weekend remains one of the biggest talking points in Nigerian showbiz this week.
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