Lusaka shimmered under the stars as Kadi Ndiaye and Jimmy Karabassis celebrated their union in one of the most extravagant weddings Zambia has ever seen.
Held at the opulent Glynview estate in New Kasama, the private affair was nothing short of spectacular—with a reported $600,000 (over K16 million) spent on world-class entertainment alone.
The highlight of the evening was the performance by Tanzanian music icon, Diamond Platnumz (Naseeb Abdul Juma Issack), who was flown in exclusively for the celebration. Guests were left in awe as the African superstar took the stage, delivering an electrifying performance that turned the wedding into a private concert.
Kadi, the daughter of Grizzly Mining Chairperson Abdoulaye Ndiaye, stunned in her bridal ensemble, while groom Jimmy Karabassis, a business man from Chingola, beamed beside her. The union of two influential families drew a guest list of high-profile figures, some of whom arrived in private jets to witness the glamorous occasion.
Adding to the star power were performances by Zambia’s chart-topper Yo Maps and South African Amapiano sensation DJ Tyler ICU, turning the night into a multi-national musical showcase.
@hairbyposhclass came all the way from Nigeria to work on the Bride’s Hair
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The Karabassis wedding quickly became the talk of the town—and the continent—setting a new bar for luxury nuptials in Zambia. With dazzling decor, top-tier artists, and a love story rooted in family legacy and business success, Kadi and Jimmy’s wedding was more than a celebration—it was a moment in Zambian social history.
