Billionaire businessman Alhaji Razak Okoya and his wife, Folashade Okoya, are celebrating as their daughter, Olamide Raheeda, prepares to walk down the aisle. The engagement announcement has sparked joy across social media, with an adorable video of the couple going viral.
Engagement Coincides with Mother's Birthday
According to reports, Olamide's engagement falls on the same day as her mother Shade's 49th birthday celebration. The wedding proceedings are scheduled to begin on Saturday, April 25, 2026, which also marks the bride's mother's special day. Olamide is the eldest of the four children born to Shade Okoya.
Heartwarming Video Surfaces
BellaNaija shared a video of Olamide with her fiancé, Imran Saro Gobir. The clip captures the couple in traditional Islamic attire, with Olamide dressed in elegant Islamic wear while Imran rocks a flowing Agbada. The heartwarming moment has garnered widespread attention.
In related news, actress Toyin Abraham sparked online conversations after a video showed her kneeling to greet the Okoya couple at a recent event. The filmmaker was among guests at the 70th birthday celebration of Debola Lagos' father, where she paid respects in the traditional Yoruba manner. While many praised her cultural display, some critics accused her of going overboard.
Congratulatory Messages Pour In
Social media users have flooded the Okoyas with congratulatory messages. Here are some reactions:
- the_chief_hostess.9ja: "Yippieee! This is great news, congratulations."
- legalfriend.ng: "So lovely Madam Shade Okoya is about to give us back to back mother of the bride looks!"
- shaddylinks_empire: "Beautiful We are here for the paparazzi Money go talk ehhh Congratulations to the couple."
- shacckurr: "Why this kind lady no Dey come abule-egba where person go fit see am ask out."
- rtwbygbemsielagos: "The Rich keep marrying the rich. Make poor people go dry hustles o. Lagos is about to shut down."
- kaa_goodlife: "No gold for both. They ain’t proving nothing to nobody. When Fowoto meets fowobi simplicity."
Okoya's Son Faces Backlash
Previously, Raheem Okoya, an upcoming singer and son of the billionaire, sparked debate after stating that poverty is largely a mindset. During a livestream with content creator Carter Efe, he urged young people to rethink their approach to life. "My brother, poverty is a mindset. As long as you are thinking on a higher frequency, you can always achieve. Don’t limit yourself," Raheem said.
