Cardi B and Maduka Okoye spark dating rumours at Paris Fashion Week
American rapper Cardi B and Nigerian Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye were seen together at several Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week events on Wednesday, sparking dating rumours across social media. Videos and photos from the Jean Paul Gaultier Fall/Winter 2026 Haute Couture show show Okoye escorting Cardi B to her seat and sitting beside her during the runway presentation. The pair were also spotted at the Messika Haute Joaillerie presentation, where they appeared relaxed, laughing and chatting, and later conversing on a balcony. Despite the viral clips on TikTok, X, Instagram and Facebook, neither Cardi B nor Okoye has commented on the speculation, and there is no verified evidence of a romantic relationship.
The rumours have renewed attention on Okoye’s personal life. He has been in a long-term relationship with Dutch model Jelicia Westhoff for over four years, with whom he shares a son, Isaiah Amiel Okoye. Though the couple has experienced public breakups and reconciliations, Okoye has previously dismissed dating rumours involving DJ Cuppy and a Nigerian billionaire’s daughter, stating she was "not his type". For many international fans, the Paris outing has introduced Okoye beyond football circles.
Given the intense online chatter, what do you think about the balance between public interest and the privacy of athletes’ personal lives?