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Davido Honors Late Son Ifeanyi With Emotional Tribute at Lavish Miami Wedding

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1 year ago

August 11, 2025

Davido pays heartfelt tribute to late son Ifeanyi at his $3.7M wedding in Miami, wearing custom cufflinks engraved with his image

Davido, Ifeanyi wedding tribute added a heartfelt layer to what was otherwise a glittering celebration, as Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke paid homage to his late son during his white wedding to longtime partner Chioma Rowland in Miami.

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The emotional gesture came in the form of custom cufflinks worn by the singer, engraved with an image of Ifeanyi Adeleke, who tragically passed away in 2022.

Davido shared a photo of the cufflinks on Instagram, captioning it simply but powerfully — a silent but deeply personal tribute.

A Star-Studded $3.7 Million Affair

The ceremony, dubbed CHIVIDO2025, followed their traditional wedding held in 2024 and drew a who’s-who of Nigeria’s elite from music, business, and politics.

Guests included music stars Adekunle Gold, Teni, and Zlatan Ibile, adding star power to the already opulent celebration.

According to Davido, the event cost a staggering $3.7 million in cash**, reflecting the scale and elegance of the affair.

More Than a Celebration A Moment of Healing

While the wedding was filled with joy, music, and culture, Davido’s tribute reminded fans of the emotional weight the couple continues to carry.

Also read: Davido Early Music Journey From Errand Boy to Afrobeats Icon

The subtle yet symbolic act resonated widely across social media, where fans praised him for keeping his son’s memory alive on such a meaningful day.

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I Bleached My Skin to Get Movie Roles — Nollywood Actress Habibat Jinadu

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10 hours ago

October 30, 2026

Mariam Balogun

Nollywood actress Habibat Jinadu has revealed that she bleached her skin in order to secure movie roles, saying dark-skinned and slim actresses often struggled to get opportunities in the industry.

Speaking in an interview with BBC Yoruba, Jinadu explained that she felt compelled to change her appearance to advance her career.

“I bleached my skin because if you were dark-skinned, then you would not get a role. Also, if you were not chubby but slim, you would not get a role. So, I went ahead, bleached my skin and started expecting to get roles. And indeed, I started getting roles,” she said.

She added that the change in her complexion made it difficult for people to recognise her outside film sets.

“But people could not recognise me any longer. If I stepped out to buy something, people would go like, ‘You look familiar,’ ‘You look like an actress,’ and all sorts. I was not happy with it, but I kept on pushing,” she said.

Jinadu further disclosed that she began sustaining injuries and skin tears from minor bruises while working on movie sets. She eventually stopped bleaching her skin after becoming pregnant in 2023.

Her comments have reignited discussions about colourism and beauty standards in Nollywood.