Chikondi & Jayla
Wedding Party
Mgontsa Mika Kamvazaana
Best Man
Mgontsa is the brother to Chikondi Kamvazaana and is the best man. He is studying a PhD in Educational Psychology, and loves psychology, anime and video games
Serena Chi Estes
Maid of Honor
I met Jayla in 2006 during our 4th grade year at Northmoor Elementary School. We share a love of attending concerts, being foodies, and making each other ugly laugh. My passion is creating art and taking in life’s beauties! I have been a professional tattoooer since 2016, and I currently work at Main Street Tattoo in Fairborn, Ohio. I also love going on road trips and hiking with my fur baby Oliver. I am very to be apart of celebrating this special day with you all❤️
Andrew Mubita
Groomsman
Andrew is a close friend of Chikondi. They share the same passion for singing and songwriting and have even done a few songs and music videos together. Say what’s up to Drew on the dance floor!
Loren Guerrant
Matron of Honor
I’m Loren, Jayla’s first cousin, like a sister. I live in Cincinnati with my husband and toddler twins. This is my first time as a matron of honor! So excited for Jayla and Chikondi’s big day!
Ben Quartey
Groomsman
Ben has been friends with Chikondi since their time in Mrs. Banks Kindergarten class twenty seven years ago. Their friendship was forged over years of schooling, pathfinder camp outs & a wealth of memories. From music to computer programming, they have shared and supported each others passions.
Sydne Blackburn
Bridesmaid
During the week you can find Sydne working at an affordable housing nonprofit as the Fund Development Coordinator. On the weekends find Sydne running visual projections at your local club!
Christian Tchamba
Groomsman
I remember meeting Chikondi for the first time at PMC youth Sabbath School as kids in the summer between 5th and 6th grade. Later that fall I would attend Ruth Murdoch Elementary School where we would be in the same class. Our friendship continued to develop and grow through our early years in pathfinders, playing basketball, video games or just hanging out at Ben’s house for hours nonstop. I love all things sports and all things technology
Mariah Poling
Bridesmaid
Culinary Arts & Baking Pastry Arts Grad of Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte. Cosplay and Anime Nerd. Don’t ask me about food, ask me who my fave Joestar is.
Jamie Mutale
Groomsman
I met Chikondi through his brother Mika when he was 8. I used to visit to their house to hang out, play basketball, and play video games like golden eye, smash bros and other classic games. To this day I still enjoy games and basketball and I work as a software engineer in ed tech, similar to Chikondi. I’m happy to be part of this moment in his life and look forward to what the future brings for him and his family
Eden Gordley
Bridesmaid
Eden is Jayla’s younger cousin—an actor and bartender currently pursuing her career in LA. She loves the color red, turtles, music, and her 10-year old cat Lyla.
Julian Prosper
Groomsman
Julian is Chikondi’s Hometown friend and Groomsman. Currently living in San Antonio where he enjoys eating tacos and soaking in the sun.
Donyelle Humble
Bridesmaid
Donyelle, a friend of the bride for 9 years and counting. Owns a small beauty business and is an avid traveler.
Kyle Emile
Groomsman
Kyle and Chikondi are the original Jay-Z and Kanye West; they made their debut performance in 2005 during the Jr. High Talent Show back at Ruth Murdoch Elementary school. Since then, Kyle has gone on to start the non-profit organization Free Intelligent Conversation. By day, Kyle works at Meta. One of his current goals is write a philosophy book about the perception of time (ask him about this!). Kyle also enjoys basketball, renaissance art, startups, chess, technology, collecting sneakers, and 19th-century philosophers.
Elaine Kamvazaana
Bridesmaid
Chikondi’s baby sister, nurse practitioner and travel nurse extraordinaire
Maxwell Murray Jr
Groomsman
"I am honored to be counted as Chikondi’s friend and cannot wait for him and Jayla to begin their happily ever after!"
Drake Haworth
Bridesmaid
Drake is a long-time friend of the bride, having grown up just a street away when they were in elementary school. Now residing in downtown Dayton, Drake works as a barista & attends Wright State University. Despite living hundreds of miles away for years now, Jayla has remained as such a cherished and special friend, & Drake is beyond excited to celebrate the love Chikondi & Jayla have. Bring her a glass of wine and she’ll love you forever (you’ll most likely find her on the dance floor)!
Salile Malisita
Groomsman
Salile is Chikondi's cousin. His mantra is “If love is all you need then you got it.”
Limange Malisita
Bridesmaid
Limange is Chikondi’s younger cousin. Grew up in Malawi, currently living in Fairfax, Virginia. She is a Model working towards getting signed by an agent.