Popular American rapper, Cardi B and Nigerian Super Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye have sparked dating speculation after the duo were spotted together at the Jean Paul Gaultier Fall/Winter 2026 Haute Couture Show during Paris Fashion Week.
The speculation, which began after videos and photographs from the fashion show went viral, witnessed Okoye escorting the Grammy-winning rapper to her seat before they both sat side by side to watch the runway presentation. The pair were also spotted together at the Messika Haute Joaillerie presentation, looking relaxed, laughing and chatting animatedly.
Fuelling speculation of a possible relationship, neither Cardi B nor Okoye has commented on their recent appearance, and there is no verified evidence that they are romantically involved.
The renewed interest in Cardi B’s personal life follows her recent public association with NFL player Stefon Diggs, making her appearance alongside the Nigerian footballer a trending topic almost immediately.
Though, Okoye is not married, he has been in a long-term relationship with Dutch model Jelicia Westhoff for over four years, and together they both share a son, Isaiah Amiel Okoye. And despite a few public breakups, the couple have reconciled and remained together.
Born on August 28, 1999 in Düsseldorf, Germany to a Nigerian father and German mother, the 26-year-old goalkeeper represents Nigeria’s Super Eagles and currently plays for Italian Serie A club, Udinese.
Standing at 1.98 metres (6ft 6in), Okoye began his professional career in Germany before moving to Dutch club Sparta Rotterdam, where he was named Player of the Season for the 2020/21 campaigns. He joined Watford before signing for Udinese a year later, where he has continued to establish himself as one of Nigeria’s leading goalkeepers while building a strong profile in entertainment, fashion and style.