Jalang’o claims involvement in VJ Patelo and Diana’s wedding preparations
Lang’ata Member of Parliament (MP) Phelix Odiwour, alias Jalang’o, has for the first time weighed in on the Arbantone musician and internet sensation Stanetly, widely known as VJ Patelo and his wife Diana’s viral wedding, revealing his behind-the-scenes role.
Speaking during an interview with a local YouTuber on Friday, August 8, 2025, Jalang’o disclosed that he was part of the committee that handled the wedding preparations.
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The veteran stand-up comedian also said the wedding actually cost Ksh 670 million, contrary to the Ksh 500 million claimed by Patelo during a past interview.
“VJ Patelo alidanganya watu,nilikuwa kwa committee ya harusi na budget haikuwa Ksh500 million ilikuwa Ksh670 million .Patelo ni boss, yule ni kijana mkubwa, ilie harusi ilikuwa kubwa,” he said.
Jalang’o, in addition, stated that he could not offer financial advice to Patelo, according to him, Patelo is wealthier than he is.
“Siwezi advise Patelo ni tajiri kuniliko, unajua ukipata tajiri mkubwa wewe unatulia anakupatia maharifa wewe unafwatilia anaweza kuwa ni mdogo kwa umri lakini Patelo ni tajiri, ile chain anaweka kwa shingo nasikia anasema ni ya Ksh4 million hiyo ni Ksh7 million ama Ksh 8 million,”he added.
Disclaimer: Despite venturing into politics, Jalang’o is still very much involved in the entertainment industry, suggesting his remarks might be more showbiz than substance.
Lavish wedding
The wedding, which redefined Kenyan cultural norms, was held on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Naiposha Gardens in Limuru and carried an eye‑watering price tag.
Patelo’s wedding budget
This comes after Patelo, during an interview with Oga Obinna on Monday, July 28, 2025, said that they had spent Ksh 500 million on their lavish wedding.
“Hiyo wedding imecost kitu kama Ksh 500 million,” he said.
When asked what drove the high cost, Patelo explained that it included catering, vehicles, venue, food, guest arrangements, car convoys, décor, photography, invitation materials, banners, rings, attire, and an imported cake.
According to the Arbantone star, they said they had spent Ksh 1.5 million on the combined set of the wedding ring.
“The cars, the venue, the food, the guests, the cars that we used, the set-up, decorations, cameramen, initiation cards and the banners,” he explained.
“Hiyo cake haikuwa normal; cake ilikuwa imported from Dubai. Wedding ring: Ksh 500,000 gold ring; ya Diana pia ni gold hizi zote zilicost Ksh 1.5 million.”
Wedding attire
Additionally, the couple disclosed that they had spent Ksh 1.6 million on the wedding dress, which they imported from Dubai, Ksh 1.7 million on the groom’s suit, and Ksh 2.2 million on suits for their ten friends.
“I did not get my dress in Kenya, I imported it from Dubai at Ksh 1.6 million,” Diana disclosed.
“My suite cost Ksh 1.7 million, while for all of my ten friends, their suite cost Ksh 2.2 million,” Patelo stated.
