Singers Lemar and Jamelia are starring in the new Sky kids mini-series adapted from Dame Jacqueline Wilson’s novel “Little Darlings.”
The two are close to each other and are good friends.
There have been certain rumors about the two of them dating each other and being in a relationship. Lemar and Jamelia star in the Little Darlings where Lemar plays the role of rock star Danny Kilman, and Jamelia plays the role of Kate, a mom of the first 11-year-old destiny living in a Birmingham flat on a rundown estate.
Lemar Obika, popularly known as Lemar is an English songwriter, and singer. Moreover, he is also a record producer. He was born in Tottenham, North London, England to Nigerian parents. He was just seventeen when he had his first concert at the Junior Jam at The Temple in Tottenham.
Jamelia Niela Davis, born in 1981 is an English singer, songwriter, and television presenter. She has released three studio albums and each one has reached the top. She had been married to Darren Byfield and has three children. She belongs to Handsworth, Birmingham, to single mother Paulette Davis.
Jamelia and Lemar Relationship
Jamelia and Lemar both are the noughties chart toppers. Moreover, they performed together at the Brit Awards during the height of their fame in the year 2005.
In January 2022, the duo reunited to be starred in the four-part mini-series called Little Darlings. Jamelia and Lemar have become good friends and are pretty close to each other since both of them are working together, and this has led to certain rumors and speculations among their fans.
Yes, most of the fans are assuming that the two of them are secretly dating each other. Fan groups on social media have been creating their own theories to claim that Lemar has been dating Jamelia.
The duo is best pals and after their performance on the Brits, Lemar had hinted at a future collaboration with Jamelia. He said,” We have done it on the stage, so why not?” Moreover, he also shared that he adores Jamelia and expects to receive a copy of her album every time she releases a new one.
Lemar once said that he always falls madly in love with his female collaborators during their duration of working together. Since he has been working with Jamelia at the moment, speculations have risen even more.
However, he has also explained that there is no danger of him following in the footsteps of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, who got together after a screen romance got real. His love lasts for three minutes and thirty seconds, he said.
As of now, the celebrities have not said anything about the rumors. They are cool friends and workmates.
Jamelia’s Ex Husband Darren Byfield
Jamelia Niela Davis was married to Darren Byfield in 2008. The couple parted ways after one year of a wedding in the year 2009.
Darren Asherton Byfield is a former professional footballer. He was born on 29 September 1976 and is 46 years old. He is currently a coach for Crawley Town.
He won six caps for Jamaica in 2003 and has scored 110 goals in 484 appearances across all the domestic competitions so far in his career as a footballer. He shares one child with Jamelia.
Darren began his career with Aston Villa in the year 1997, and he enjoyed loan spells with Preston North End, Northampton Town, Cambridge United, and Blackpool before winning a move to Walsall in June 2000.
Jamelia and Darren’s Divorce
His popularity rose even more after he married the pop singer Jamelia in June 2008. The pair filed a divorce the following year in the month of November. They had a daughter named Tiani who was born on 2005, October 21. During his relationship with Jamelia, he was also a stepfather to Teja, who was born in the year 2001.
Jamelia was more popular than Darren and a great celebrity. This led to embarrassment for the footballer when she became engaged in a public spat with Alex Curran, wife of Steven Gerrard. Curran had told the Ok magazine that her partner is nothing more than a non-league footballer.
For their divorce, the couple released a statement that mentioned, “It is with great regret that Jamelia and Darren Byfield today confirm they are splitting up and getting a divorce. No one else is involved. Their priority is naturally their two children.”
Who Is Lemar’s Wife Chermaine Powell?
Lemar has been married to Chermaine Powell for a long time. The couple has lived together for more than twenty years. They welcomed their first child Nyiema Obika, in 2008.
The couple tried their best to keep their personal life out of the media. Lemar spoke about keeping their romance private and said,’ we made a conscious decision to keep our relationship out of the media. It is hard enough to have a relationship, let alone under scrutiny.’
In one of his interviews, the star shared that it is not so easy to keep the romance alive in the relationship and give time to his family and his two children. It’s difficult when you are in the industry because you are so busy and traveling and your world is consumed by music, he said.
Moreover, he also added that it’s hard to keep the balance but he does think every so often, letting the person know that they are still on his mind and you appreciate them. He makes sure to show a nice gesture, whether that be a night out or a quick holiday.
Some FAQs
Who was Jamelia Niela Davis married to?
Jamelia Niela Davis was married to Darren Byfield in 2008 and divorced in 2009
Who is Lemar Obika married to?
Lemar Obika is married to Chermaine Powell
What is the relation between Jamelia and Lemar?
Jamelia and Lemar are good friends and have reunited for the drama series called Little Darlings