L.A.X celebrates his traditional wedding with Ella.

Nigerian singer Damilola Afolabi, popularly known as L.A.X, has celebrated his traditional wedding with his wife, Ella, in a colourful ceremony in Lagos, bringing another major chapter of their wedding journey to a memorable close.

The celebration took place on Sunday, November 1, 2026, and showcased elements of Ijaw and Yoruba culture through traditional attire, family customs and festivities. The couple, who have shared several milestones throughout the year, welcomed family members, friends and prominent personalities to celebrate their union.

The occasion attracted attention across social media, with pictures and videos from the ceremony showing the couple dressed in traditional outfits and surrounded by guests. Wedding coverage described the event as an Ijaw-Yoruba traditional celebration, reflecting the couple's cultural backgrounds.

A wedding journey that began with an engagement in January

L.A.X and Ella's journey towards marriage became public in January 2026 when the singer proposed to his partner in a romantic outdoor setting.

The proposal, shared online, featured a flower-filled arrangement and the couple's initials. Ella accepted, setting the stage for a series of celebrations that would take place over the following months.

In June, the singer and members of his family travelled to Warri, Delta State, for a formal family introduction. The visit allowed both families to meet and officially begin the traditional marriage process.

The couple subsequently held their civil wedding in Malta on September 16, 2026. The ceremony took place in Naxxar, with family members and close friends present for the occasion.

They also celebrated a white wedding at Palazzo Parisio in Malta, adding an international setting to their wedding celebrations.

Nikkah ceremony adds another milestone

Before the Lagos traditional wedding, the couple also held a Nikkah ceremony in Malta on Thursday, October 29, formalising their marriage under Islamic rites.

The programme included an opening prayer, introductions, recitation from the Holy Qur'an, thanksgiving, the marriage contract, blessings and a closing prayer. Donations were also made to the mosque.

The ceremony generated online discussion after videos showed a naming segment, prompting speculation about whether Ella had converted to Islam. However, reports covering the event noted that there was no public confirmation of any religious conversion. It is important to distinguish social media speculation from information confirmed by the couple.

The traditional celebration in Lagos therefore represented another part of a wedding journey that brought together civil, religious and cultural ceremonies. The couple's wedding hashtag, #EDtilltheEnd, became a familiar feature of posts and coverage documenting the different events. High-profile guests attend the Lagos celebration The traditional wedding and accompanying celebrations attracted considerable attention because of the prominent personalities associated with the occasion.

Reports identified several notable attendees, including the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, and Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke. Former Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun was also listed among the guests. Nigerian singer FOLA was reported to have performed at the celebration.

The wider wedding reception on November 1 also drew prominent political and traditional figures. Former President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience Jonathan, were reported among those present, alongside the Emir of Kano and the Elegushi of Ikate-Elegushi Kingdom, Oba Saheed Elegushi.

Entertainment personalities and musicians also featured in reports and social media footage from the celebrations. The guest list helped make the occasion one of the most widely discussed celebrity wedding events of the weekend.

L.A.X's journey in the Nigerian music industry

Away from the wedding celebrations, L.A.X has built a career as a singer and songwriter in Nigeria's Afrobeats scene.

Born Damilola Afolabi, he gained wider recognition in 2013 through Caro, his collaboration with Wizkid under Starboy Entertainment. The song helped introduce him to a broader audience and was followed by another collaboration with Wizkid, Ginger.

He has since released music that blends Afrobeats, R&B and other contemporary sounds, establishing a following through songs, projects and performances.

His wedding celebrations have now placed his personal life in the spotlight, with fans sharing congratulatory messages and highlights from the different ceremonies.

A colourful conclusion to the couple's wedding celebrations

For L.A.X and Ella, the Lagos traditional wedding was more than a glamorous social event. It was an opportunity to celebrate family, heritage and the different traditions represented in their union.

From the January proposal and June family introduction to the Malta ceremonies and the November traditional celebration, the couple's wedding journey unfolded across several months and locations.

As photographs and videos continue to circulate online, fans and well-wishers have congratulated the newlyweds and celebrated the cultural details of their special day.

The occasion also offered a reminder of the place traditional marriage ceremonies continue to hold in Nigerian celebrations, even when couples choose to include civil and religious ceremonies abroad.

With the Lagos festivities marking a major finale to their wedding season, L.A.X and Ella begin married life with a series of memorable celebrations shared with family, friends and supporters.