Nigerian Afrobeat artiste, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has opened up about his long-term relationship with his wife, Chioma Rowland, revealing that they lived together for eight years before officially getting married.
Speaking on The Bootleg Kev Podcast, Davido recalled meeting Chioma during his university days and credited their years of cohabitation for making their transition into married life relatively seamless.
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He said, “My partner and I have been living together for a long time prior to getting married. I met her in my third year in college, and I was lucky enough for us to move in together early—about eight years before we got married.
Despite their long history together, Davido acknowledged that marriage comes with its own challenges.
“The transition was smooth, but it’s different; getting married is no joke,” he added.
He also mentioned Chioma’s unwavering support throughout their relationship, particularly in understanding the demands of his music career.
“Throughout the time we were living together, I was touring and really on the road. She always understood what I did for work, and she knows I’m at my happiest when I work. She knows I love music as she loves being in the kitchen,” he added.
Tribune Online reports that the couple got married in a star-studded event held in Lagos on 25 June 2024.
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