Relationship
David Byrne Engages Mala Gaonkar at 73
David Byrne, the legendary frontman of Talking Heads, has revealed that he is engaged to philanthropist Mala Gaonkar. The 73-year-old musician let the news slip during a recent interview when he casually referred to Gaonkar, 55, as his fiancée.
Gaonkar, a successful businesswoman and philanthropist with a strong presence in the world of finance and social impact projects, has been quietly dating Byrne for some time. Their relationship has largely stayed out of the spotlight, but Byrne’s recent words have now confirmed that the two are preparing for the next chapter together.
This personal milestone arrives as Byrne continues to push forward in his career. Alongside the engagement news, he also gave updates on his upcoming album, proving that even after decades in the industry, his creativity remains unstoppable.
Nigerian TikTok influencer Peller has gone for traditional marriage rites to have Jarvis’ hand in marriage.
It can be noted that the influencer proposed to his longtime partner, Jarvis, who is also a TikTok influencer. The couple got engaged in Ghana in June 2026.
The couple then went to Benin City for the traditional marriage rites and payment of her bride price.
The influencer took to social media and stated “Today, I proudly paid the bride price of the woman I love. A beautiful journey has officially begun, and I’m grateful to both families for their blessings. She said ‘yes’ to forever, and now it’s time to build our future together. Officially off the market.”
Nigerian singer Damilola Afolabi, popularly known as L.A.X, and his fiancée, Ella, recently visited her hometown for their traditional introduction ceremony.
It can be recalled that the couple got engaged in January 2026 after L.A.X shared a video of his proposal on social media. The introduction marks another significant step in their journey toward marriage.
Here are some photos from the introduction ceremony:
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