We have spent $3.7m, says Davido on Miami White Wedding

MIAMI, USA - The final chapter of Afrobeat superstar Davido and Chioma Rowland's matrimonial journey, a lavish white wedding in Miami, has become a global spectacle of opulence. The singer, whose real name is David Adeleke, has openly stated that the preparations alone have already cost a staggering $3.7 million in cash, setting a new benchmark for celebrity weddings.

In a video that has since gone viral, Davido made the casual but stunning revelation while preparing for the ceremony. "We've spent $3.7 million in cash, so we should know what we are doing here. It's going to be crazy," he said, signaling the extraordinary scale of the event, which has been widely tagged as "Chivido 2025."

The Miami celebration, which follows a court wedding in March 2023 and a star-studded traditional ceremony in Lagos in June 2024, was a carefully orchestrated affair. The couple and their entourage, which included Nigerian entertainers like Teniola Apata, Zlatan Ibile, and Adekunle Gold, arrived in Miami in style, with the pre-wedding festivities setting the tone for a week of luxury.

One of the most talked-about moments from the celebration was Davido's extravagant wedding gift to Chioma: a diamond-encrusted Richard Mille watch valued at approximately $300,000. This follows a previous Richard Mille gift from Davido to Chioma in 2023, showcasing the couple's penchant for luxury.

The Preparations and Extravagance

The meticulous preparations for the wedding were evident in every detail. The couple's arrival on a private jet, adorned with floral arrangements and a chair marked "MRS," immediately captured public attention. The pre-wedding party, described as a "Havana Night," saw guests and the couple in coordinated, high-fashion outfits, all under a bold banner reading "Chivido. Miami. 2025."

The wedding ceremony itself was a black-tie affair, with guests instructed to avoid white and cream to ensure the bride and groom remained the center of attention. The guest list was a who's who of global influence, including Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, Davido's uncle and Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, and other prominent figures from politics, entertainment, and sports.

Despite the grandeur, the event was not without its hitches. Several notable figures, including Davido's close friend Cubana Chief Priest, were unable to attend due to visa-related issues, a detail that was publicly lamented on social media. It was also reported that Chioma's parents faced similar challenges, which created a wave of sympathetic reactions online.

The Miami wedding is a culmination of a relationship that has captivated the public for years. From their initial meeting at Babcock University to the release of Davido's hit single "Assurance," the couple has weathered public scrutiny and personal tragedies, including the loss of their first son, Ifeanyi, in 2022. They later welcomed a set of twins in October 2023.

Davido has often credited meeting Chioma before his rise to fame and wealth as a defining factor in their relationship. He has described their Miami wedding not just as a celebration of love, but as "the greatest white wedding ever witnessed in the history of mankind," and his public revelation of the cost proves that they went all out to make that a reality.