Controversial reality star DeeOne has strongly criticized Chioma Rowland's family for choosing to hold their daughter's traditional wedding in Lagos instead of their home state, Imo.
In a video message on his Instagram account, DeeOne expressed his disappointment, criticizing the decision to host the traditional ceremony at a hotel in Lagos, and pointing out that it was unusual for an Igbo woman to have her traditional wedding outside her hometown.
This criticism came a day after Davido and Chioma celebrated their wedding, a grand event that drew significant attention and showcased their love story.
DeeOne further suggested that if the groom, Davido, was not wealthy, the wedding would have followed traditional customs and taken place in Imo. He highlighted how financial status appears to influence adherence to cultural norms, implying that money can override traditional practices.
In his words: "I have been waiting to speak my mind. Congratulations to the couple. But Igbo people, you didn't do well. Because the groom is rich, you allow them to step on tradition. If it were a poor man, you would insist that he should come to the East for the wedding. It has to happen in the bride's hometown. That's the way it is.
"But because of money, respected Igbo leaders traveled to Lagos for a traditional wedding. This is the first time I'm hearing of such a thing. If the wedding had happened in the bride's hometown, there would have been a lot of economic benefits.
"In life, just have money. That's all I will say. Just have money. There's nothing like tradition. I didn't believe the wedding would happen in Lagos.
"I thought it was mandatory in Igbo culture to hold a traditional wedding in the bride's hometown. But I didn't know that Igbo tradition is divided into two; one for the rich and the other for the poor."
The wedding ceremony of Davido and Chioma, which took place on Tuesday, June 25, 2025, continued to dominate the social media landscape.
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