Cardi B and Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye spotted together at Paris Fashion Week

Videos from Paris Fashion Week show rapper Cardi B laughing and chatting with 26‑year‑old Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye on a balcony and at the front of the Jean Paul Gaultier haute‑couture show. In one clip Okoye helps Cardi settle into her seat and later hands her a fan when she complains about the heat. The pair were also seen together at a Messika Collection jewellery cocktail event, sparking widespread speculation that they may be dating. Neither Cardi B nor Okoye has confirmed a relationship.

Okoye, who plays for Italy’s Udinese Calcio and the Nigerian national team, missed the 2026 World Cup with Nigeria. He was born in Germany and is noted for his height (6‑ft‑6 in) and multilingual abilities. The footage has garnered hundreds of thousands of online views, with fans describing the chemistry as “palpable.” The story has become a trending topic on social media, but no official statements have been made.