Rapper Cardi B and Nigerian soccer star Maduka Okoye have become the subject of social media speculation following a series of interactions at Paris Fashion Week. The pair were seen sitting together at the Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture show on Wednesday, with Okoye assisting Cardi B to her seat by holding her hand. The encounter has led to fans "shipping" the two, with many commenting that they "look good together."
A viral clip showed the two engaging in a seemingly flirtatious conversation on a restaurant terrace, with Cardi B seen laughing. Social media users reacted to the interaction, with some tweeting that Okoye was making Cardi B "blush" and others suggesting she appeared to have "butterflies." Some users also humorously noted the online reaction to the pair's exchange.
Cardi B, 33, was seen in a zebra-print bodysuit with platform boots at the fashion show. Okoye, 26, wore a mint green vest, matching pants, and a white tank top. Okoye has been in an on-again, off-again relationship with Dutch model Jelicia Westhoff since late 2021, and the couple shares a son named Isaiah.
Cardi B's most recent public relationship was with NFL player Stefon Diggs. Their romance, which debuted in May 2025, was on-again, off-again, and followed Cardi B's split from estranged husband Offset. She announced her pregnancy with her third child, her first with Diggs, four months later. The child was born in November 2025. Cardi B and Diggs reportedly broke up earlier this year, though they were seen together on Mother's Day and later had a public argument documented on camera in May. The current status of their relationship remains unclear.
Cardi B's representative did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the interactions with Okoye.