Nigerian billionaire businessman Tony Elumelu has sent congratulatory gifts to rapper Zlatan Ibile and his wife, Davita Lamai, following their traditional wedding in Lagos.
Zlatan shared images of the gifts on his Instagram Story on Monday, October 26, two days after the couple’s traditional wedding ceremony on Saturday, October 24. The singer tagged Elumelu’s account and added a heart emoji to acknowledge the gesture.
The photographs showed white envelopes bearing the branding of Heirs Holdings, the investment company founded by Elumelu. The envelopes carried handwritten messages, including “Zlatan, well done”, “Our wife” and “Congrats”, alongside the businessman’s signature.
Elumelu also congratulated the couple in a message shared on social media, expressing pride in Nigerian creatives and wishing them well on their marriage. The financial value or specific contents of the gifts were not disclosed.
Zlatan, whose real name is Omoniyi Raphael, married his longtime partner, Davita Lamai, at a traditional ceremony in Lagos that attracted several personalities from Nigeria’s entertainment industry. The couple’s wedding celebrations featured traditional outfits reflecting Edo and Yoruba cultural influences.
Among the celebrities reported to have attended the ceremony were singer Davido, who served as one of Zlatan’s groomsmen, music producer Young Jonn, actress Iyabo Ojo, rapper Lil Kesh and singer Teni.
The gift adds to the congratulatory messages and goodwill the couple have received following their wedding. Elumelu, who chairs Heirs Holdings and United Bank for Africa and founded the Tony Elumelu Foundation, has business and philanthropic interests across several sectors, while Zlatan remains a prominent figure in Nigeria’s contemporary music scene.