Shade Okoya says marrying an older man never robbed her of anything, pushing back against assumptions that she missed out on life’s experiences.
- Shade Okoya married billionaire businessman Razaq Okoya at 21; he was 59.
- In a new interview, she said she has “no regrets” and feels “fulfilled”.
- She stressed that she has travelled, studied, and lived fully while married.
- Okoya urged women to focus on their definitions of success and happiness.
- Her comments challenge common stereotypes about age-gap relationships in Nigeria.
Shade Okoya’s words reflect a broader shift among Nigerian women, choosing personal fulfilment over societal expectations. Her story quietly questions the belief that marrying young (especially to an older partner) means giving up dreams. For many, it’s a reminder that happiness looks different for everyone, and that outside judgment often misses the real picture.
Shade’s stand is clear: life’s richness isn’t measured by age or public opinion. Could her openness spark a fresh conversation around marriage norms in Nigeria?
