Arbantone musician VJ Patelo has opened up about how he met his newly-wedded wife, Diana, also known as Dee. The couple was together for two years before getting married at a lavish wedding held at Naiposha Gardens in Tigoni. And the ceremony that quickly went viral for its extravagance and drama.
Patelo shared that he met Dee two years ago in Kiambu, just the two of them. They spent one-on-one time getting to know each other before making things official. Only after forming a strong bond did Patelo introduce her to his inner circle, the “boys wa mtaa.”
Patello is 26 years old, while Dee is 29. But the rapper claims they have three children, the oldest being 24. The rumor mill has it that Dee is way older with kids of her own, and it could be that Patello stepped up.
Their wedding reportedly cost KSh 500 million. Dee’s gown, imported from Dubai, cost KSh 1.6 million, while Patelo’s custom suit went for KSh 1.7 million. He also spent KSh 2.2 million on suits for his 10 groomsmen.
The wedding rings cost KSh 1.5 million. Their beautiful tiered wedding cake, also from Dubai, included a built-in lighting system. The top layer of the cake unexpectedly fell during the cake cutting.
The wedding car lineup included high-end cars like a Ferrari and a Rolls-Royce.
Guests were treated to seafood and a luxurious buffet which included Kebab with rice. Patelo says the costs of food, cars, décor, and photography as major contributors to the total bill.
He also revealed that his silver teeth cost KSh 300,000, and his chains are worth KSh 4.2 million. When asked about safety, he laughed and said, “We walk everywhere. Eastlands is ours.”
But what truly caught public attention were the dramatic moments during the ceremony.
VJ Patelo and Dee Chaotic Wedding
At one point Patelo was seen running across the venuw as his groosmen chased after him.
Another viral moment shows Patelo staggering down the aisle, supported by his parents, as if high or drunk. The bride and most of his groomsmen also appeared intoxicated throughout the ceremony
Despite the drama, Dee has described Patelo as a bad boy and the only man she has ever wanted. The couple has declared that not even death could separate them.
While many have questioned the accuracy of the KSh 500 million price tag, there is no doubt their wedding has become one of the most talked-about in Kenya.
By Vivian K.