In a recent reflection, billionaire wife and businesswoman Shade Okoya shared details about the early days of her relationship with her husband, Razaq Okoya, one of Nigeria’s wealthiest industrialists.
She revealed that their first meeting was work-related, but things took a surprising turn when Razaq boldly proposed during their second encounter. Shade admitted that his direct proposal felt sudden and unexpected at the time, as she wasn’t prepared for such a life-changing moment.
Shade Okoya, born Folashade Nimota Adeleye, has built a significant presence in Nigeria’s business landscape. She married Razaq in 1999, at the young age of 21, while he was 59, a union that initially stirred controversy due to their age gap. Despite this, their marriage has flourished, with the couple celebrating over two decades together. Shade plays a pivotal role in the Eleganza Group, managing multiple companies under the conglomerate, including Eleganza Fashion Products Limited.
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Her leadership has helped expand the company’s reach across Nigeria and Africa, contributing to their substantial success.
Shade attributes the strength of their marriage to mutual respect, patience, and understanding, qualities that have helped them navigate both public scrutiny and the demands of their high-profile lives .
