Miami, USA – August 2025: In a spectacle that blended Hollywood-level glamour with deep personal emotion, Nigerian Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, officially tied the knot with his longtime partner Chioma Rowland in a dazzling white wedding in Miami, Florida. The event, tagged #Chivido2025, has dominated social media trends and captivated fans across the globe, cementing its place as one of the most talked-about celebrity moments of the year.
This Miami wedding was the grand finale in a love story that has unfolded over several years, marked by both joyous celebrations and deeply personal challenges. After a private court marriage in March 2023 and a lavish traditional wedding in Lagos in June 2024, the couple chose Miami for their final ceremony, creating an atmosphere of luxury, romance, and star power. In a headline-making revelation, Davido disclosed that the Miami celebration cost $3.7 million in cash, with Chioma’s diamond-encrusted wedding ring valued at the equivalent of “two or three Rolls-Royce cars,” sparking intense online conversation about the scale of the celebration.
The guest list was as impressive as the price tag, featuring a blend of political, business, and entertainment heavyweights. Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, and Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke (Davido’s uncle) were all in attendance, adding even more prestige to an already star-studded event. Governor Adeleke’s presence also silenced earlier speculation about his absence from official duties, while other guests brought the energy of a true global celebration.
Despite the opulence, the ceremony was filled with moments of deep sentiment. Davido moved guests to tears with heartfelt vows to Chioma, telling her, “You are my love, my peace, my home…You saw the real me and still chose me.” In one of the most touching details of the day, Davido wore custom cufflinks engraved with the image of their late son, Ifeanyi, who tragically passed away in 2022 – a symbolic tribute that resonated far beyond the wedding venue.
Fashion was a key highlight of the celebration. Davido looked regal in a deep brown double-breasted suit, Chioma dazzled in an intricately designed white gown that shimmered under the Miami sun, and the groomsmen brought style to the aisle in camel-brown suits. Guests were instructed not to wear white or cream, ensuring that the couple remained the undisputed visual centerpiece of the day.
As images and videos from the event flooded social media, reactions poured in from fans and critics alike. Supporters saw the wedding as a testament to love’s resilience and a showcase of Nigerian luxury on the global stage. Critics, however, questioned the extravagance, pointing to Nigeria’s current economic challenges and wondering if such an expensive overseas event was necessary after the already grand traditional wedding in Lagos.
Davido and Chioma’s relationship has been anything but ordinary. From their engagement in 2019 to navigating public scrutiny, enduring the devastating loss of their son, and welcoming twins in 2023, their journey to the altar has been marked by both hardship and triumph. The Miami wedding was more than just a glamorous party – it was a statement of love, resilience, and a shared commitment to building a life together, no matter the challenges.
In the end, #Chivido2025 wasn’t just a wedding; it was a cultural moment, a cinematic celebration, and an unforgettable chapter in Nigerian pop culture history. For Davido and Chioma, it was the day they not only said “I do” but also told the world that their love – tested by time and tragedy – remains unshakable, unstoppable, and worth celebrating on the grandest stage possible.