Singer Davido’s wedding to Chioma in Miami has taken a surprising turn on social media, after fresh reports claimed he declined a $2.1 million (about N3.2 billion) cheque from Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, insisting that his presence at the ceremony was all that mattered.
The highly anticipated Chivido25 celebration took place on Sunday, August 10, 2025, attracting more than 1,300 guests, including prominent figures from Nigeria and the United States. Among those present were Davido’s father Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, Governors Ademola Adeleke and Alex Otti, nightlife mogul Obi Cubana, and several music stars such as D’Banj, Adekunle Gold, Joeboy, Teni, Zlatan Ibile, and Poco Lee. The wedding was described by attendees as one of the grandest celebrity events of the year.
According to an Instagram post by the blog northern_trending, which cited Abba Fantami as its source, Davido and Chioma personally visited Dangote at his Atlanta residence to deliver their wedding invitation. The report alleges that Dangote initially told the couple he would be unable to attend due to a busy schedule but offered to contribute financially by writing a $2.1 million cheque. The post claims Davido turned down the offer, stating he preferred the billionaire’s physical presence at the event rather than financial support.
Davido has frequently spoken about his close bond with Dangote, referring to him as a godfather and sharing that the billionaire personally drove him home from the hospital after his birth. This background has added to the online buzz surrounding the reported exchange. Social media users have widely discussed the story, with many noting that Dangote eventually appeared at the wedding in person, reportedly after Davido declined the monetary gift.
While the viral report has not been officially confirmed by either Davido or Dangote, it reflects the high-profile nature of the ceremony, which blended personal relationships with public fascination. The wedding has continued to trend online, drawing attention to both its lavish scale and the unexpected narrative about friendship, loyalty, and presence over material wealth.
Northern_trending on Instagram wrote; “DAVIDO REJECTED $2.1-MILLION THAT I GAVE HIM AS SUPPORT FOR HIS WEDDING SAYING ALL HE WANTED FROM ME AS HIS GOD FATHER WAS MY PRESENCE AT HIS WEDDING”. -DANGOTE
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“David and his beautiful wife Chioma came to visit me in my house in Atlanta with an invitation of their wedding which was to be held in Miami Florida— so | told them l’m sorry I will not be able to attend the wedding because of my busy schedule.
So l said but I was going to support him with the sum of $2.1-Million but he immediately said no to the offer saying all he needed was my presence at his wedding. So I had no other choice than to be there for my godson David”.
World richest black man ‘Alhaji Aliko Dangote” revealed that he was in total disbelief when he offer Davido $2.1million as his support for his wedding but he rejected it saying all he wanted was his presence at his wedding.
Truth be told Davido is a billionaire in every currency on this planet earth.
Somebody shout louder, God grant my effort with success
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Source: abba fantami
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Checkout the moment, Dangote arrives Miami a day before the wedding starts. Davido was seen chilling with him.
See some reactions below;
comrd_alamin_mustapha : May we be rich enough to turn down $2.1M 😂🤲🏻.
diamondimagery1 : Definition of being blessed beyond measure.
husseinat_taiwo : Ok nah please where’s the money ? Let me keep it for him 😂.
horlah_yhinkah : With due respect Mr Dangote sir 😢na God go help me punish you …I’m here fighting for my life I never even know Wetin I go chop tonight 😂.
adigson06 : Sir, kindly spend that money on victims from the accident from your truck drivers.
neverfollowme8 : If na wizkid him and his hungry fans no go sleep…..wizkid wey no get shows or promo that $2.1 for help me buy cyber truck wey him won but since.