American rapper Cardi B and Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye have sparked further relationship rumors after being seen dining together in Venice, Italy. Photos and videos shared across social media showed the two sitting side by side at Gio’s Restaurant inside the St. Regis Hotel, which overlooks the city’s canals.Cardi B wore a turquoise dress, while Okoye remained by her side throughout the evening as they socialized and dined with friends.
Eyewitnesses noted that although there were no public displays of affection, the pair appeared relaxed and comfortable, laughing and conversing throughout the night, which fueled further online speculation. This latest outing follows their recent appearance at the Jean Paul Gaultier Fall/Winter 2026 Haute Couture Show during Paris Fashion Week.
During the Paris event, Okoye—who plays as a goalkeeper for Italian Serie A club Udinese—was filmed guiding the Grammy-winning musician to her seat, a moment that went viral across social media platforms. Their back-to-back appearances in Paris and Venice have led fans to speculate whether the two are romantically involved. However, neither Cardi B nor Okoye has publicly commented on or confirmed the nature of their relationship. The 33-year-old rapper and the 26-year-old Nigerian international footballer continue to draw significant attention online as fans follow their public interactions. Video below
