Facts about Lati, an important personnel in the life of Davido
Chioma, Lati and Davido
Popular Afrobeat star, Davido, has gotten social media talking after he revealed that his longtime personal assistant, Lati, who serves as his best man at his wedding introduced him to Chioma, his wife.
Davido and his longtime partner, Chioma Rowland also known as Chefchi, tied the knot in a star-studded wedding ceremony in Lagos on the 25th of June, 2024.
Contrary to social media speculation, Lati is not Davido’s bouncer, now fans of the singer are eager to know more about his best man.
Known for his 30 Billion Gang (his numerous fans) and associates, it’s notable that Lati would occupy that enviable position among his many friends, associates, and even family members.
Davido and Lati have been close from the outset of his music career and during his undergraduate days at Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State.
Here are some facts about Lati DMW
His name is Lateef Raimi Abiola popularly known as Lati or Lati DMW.
He was born in Lagos born June 25, 1989. Davido’s wedding coincided with Lati’s birthday.
He has been with Davido since he lost his parents about 20 years ago. Davido was ten when they first met.
He is Davido’s personal assistant and also an A&R personnel (Artist and Repertoire) in the music industry. He plays a vital role within Davido Music Worldwide (DMW), Davido’s label.
Lati also accompanies Davido on tours worldwide, including concerts and shows, organising his schedule and controlling access to the music star.
In 2017, Davido bought him an oil tanker to help him fulfill his dream of setting up an oil and gas company called Latino General Merchants Nigeria Limited.
In 2019, Davido rewarded Lati by publicly giving him a multimillion naira Benz.
Lati introduced Davido to his wife, Chioma during his undergraduate days at Babcock University.
He is also a vlogger and has a YouTube channel called 30BG Motivations where he regularly posts inspirational videos.
Lati served as Davido’s best man at his star-studded traditional wedding held on the 25th of June, 2024.
