Ifeoma Ivy Okoye, wife of Nigerian singer Paul Okoye, popularly known as Rudeboy, stirred reactions on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 after she shared her views on marriage, money and financial independence.
In a video posted on her TikTok page, the influencer advised single ladies not to make marrying a wealthy man their primary life goal.
She stressed that women should focus on building their own financial stability.
Ifeoma addressed speculations that she married the singer for money because of their age difference.
“This is my take on the idea of marrying a rich man and before you even try to come for me, I was already a millionaire because I was already working in school, from school, and out of school before I met this man,” she said.
She continued: “Marrying a rich man should not be anybody’s primary goal.
Why would you even want to have the primary goal of marrying somebody else because they are rich? At the end of the day, it is their money, not your money. So I would rather even say you marry a generous person.”
She added:
“Don’t get me wrong, marrying rich is a very very good add-on because it can open doors of opportunities for you. But what I will tell you to do instead as a woman is to get rich.”
The businesswoman, who runs Ivy Mark Hair, noted that rich people prefer ambitious and industrious women.
She urged single ladies to invest in themselves and develop their own capabilities. Her message generated mixed reactions online, with many commending her push for female empowerment.
Ifeoma and Rudeboy welcomed a daughter in late 2024 and often attract public attention over their relationship.
