5 Nigerian Celebrity Relationships That Took Us Completely by Surprise

By Olumide Labulo 

In a world where celebrities post every meal, mood, and manicure, finding out a celeb got married or boo’d up without so much as an Instagram hint? Now that’s shocking. Between stealth weddings, zero soft launches, and surprise vacation reveals, these Nigerian stars served love stories we never saw coming. Let’s dive into the unexpected romances that had us all whispering, “Wait oh, since when?!”

 

1. Johnny Drille & Rima Tahini 

Johnny Drille gave us heartbreak anthems and emo vibes for years. So we assumed he was still out here, brooding in moonlght with his guitar. Wrong. In July 2023, Don Jazzy casually dropped wedding photos revealing Johnny had been married to Rima Tahini, Mavin Records’ A&R exec, for over a year. The internet practically froze. Even wilder? Rima had appeared in his music video for “The Best Part” and we thought it was just a cute casting choice. Omo, we no know say na love in real time. Johnny proved that while his lyrics may be public, his love life is premium, encrypted content.

 

2. Di’Ja 

Before it was trendy to hide your partner’s face with emojis, Di’Ja already had the “married in peace, living in silence” game on lock. The Mavin songstress tied the knot quietly in 2015, without a peep to the public. No celebrity bridal train, no wedding-themed single—just vibes. And then boom, baby announcement, a subtle wedding pic, and that’s it. She posted when she wanted to, not when the algorithm said she should. If you blinked, you missed it. Di’Ja reminded us that real love doesn’t need an audience.

 

3. Burna Boy & Chloe Bailey 

Now this one? A continental crossover event. In late 2024, whispers of a romance between Burna Boy and American singer Chloe Bailey hit the blogs. At first, it sounded like wishful fan fiction. But then came the pictures: Chloe in Nigeria, rocking Burna’s custom chain, cozying up at a private party. The tea was suddenly boiling. Though neither of them officially confirmed the relationship, Chloe’s subtle captions and frequent visits to Lagos fueled the flames. This pairing was unexpected not just because of their geographies, but because of their whole vibe. She’s sultry and polished; he’s raw, rowdy, and loud. Yet somehow, it made sense. And we lived for the chaos.

 

4. Sharon Ooja & Ugo Nwoke 

Sharon Ooja had always played the pretty bride in films. But in 2024, she pulled a fast one on us and starred in her own off-screen wedding. Before her traditional marriage in Abuja, her “Mrs” energy was on full throttle except that she kept the identity of her man, Ugo Nwoke, a businessman. The kicker? They’d been dating for just under three months before saying “I do.” Sharon later shared snippets online, but by then the wedding was long done and dusted. In a world obsessed with the soft launch, Sharon would have given us a full season finale with no trailer if she didn't spill at all.

 

5. Davido & Chioma 

Okay, we’ve known Davido and Chioma for years. We’ve seen them break up, make up, and break the internet. But what we didn’t see coming was how lowkey they played their registry wedding in 2023. One day, Davido says, “I’m married.” The next? It’s true. And by June 2024, they hosted one of the biggest celebrity weddings Lagos has ever seen. From whispers to white weddings, this was the love story that refused to go out of style. Add in Olamide’s surprise performance at their wedding and the dollar rains, and we had ourselves a full-blown blockbuster.

 

Love everywhere isn’t always loud. While some celebs use Instagram as their relationship CV, these stars showed us that the best love stories are the ones we never see coming. Whether it’s Di’Ja ghosting the entire blogosphere or Sharon Ooja dropping “wife” content out of nowhere, Nigerian celebrities have mastered the art of the surprise relationship. It’s romantic. It’s refreshing. And let’s be honest: it's kinda fun to be caught off guard.