Anita Okoye, the former wife of renowned Nigerian music star Paul Okoye, has made a significant return to Nigeria after spending several years living abroad. The businesswoman and mother of three arrived in Lagos with her children just ahead of the Christmas celebrations, marking a memorable family visit.
A Social Media Homecoming
Anita Okoye documented her journey back to her home country on her Instagram page, sharing a video that captured moments from the airport, the flight, and their eventual arrival in Lagos. The post, which quickly garnered attention, showed her and her three children—twins Nadia and Nathan, and son Andre—embarking on what she described as a nostalgic trip.
The return has sparked a wave of excitement and curiosity among her fans and followers. Many took to the comment section of her post to welcome her back, while others questioned the logistics of her stay, with one popular query being, "Where dem go stay?"
Background of the Okoye Separation
The visit comes against the backdrop of Anita and Paul Okoye's highly publicized divorce. Anita filed for divorce in 2022, citing reasons including adultery, fraud, and being an absentee father. A year later, an Abuja High Court in Maitama granted the divorce, awarding Anita a monthly payment of $20,000 and several of Paul's properties.
Paul Okoye, also known as Rudeboy of the music duo P-Square, has since moved on. He married model Ivy Ifeoma in May 2024, and the couple welcomed a baby girl in November 2024. Paul shared a video showing his older children from his marriage to Anita doting on their new half-sister.
Despite an initially amicable post-divorce relationship, the former couple unfollowed each other on social media in August 2024. This occurred after Paul purchased a second property in the United States, believed to be for his then-pregnant wife, Ivy.
Nigerian Fans React to Her Return
The online reaction to Anita Okoye's homecoming has been a mix of warm welcomes, supportive messages, and pointed questions about her family dynamics. Here are some of the notable reactions compiled from social media:
- @chrislyslimzy questioned: "Wahala ? where dem wan stay like this?"
- @gilberano6 suggested: "they are already in their father's house with the new wife."
- @duchess_uchee wrote warmly: "The original owner of the house is back, welcome mama Ejimma and her squad."
- @pinapples.1609 praised her: "I love this babe, she’s so beautiful and classy! You are on a league of your own. Omalicha nwa."
- @gitter_nation joked: "Welcome, hope you bring American bread mama."
Other comments ranged from advice for her to focus on herself to pure excitement at seeing her children back on Nigerian soil. The visit is seen by many as a strong, peaceful move by Anita, with one fan noting she "choose peace over drama."
As the holiday season unfolds, Anita Okoye's return to Nigeria with her children adds a new chapter to her family's story, captivating fans who have followed her journey from marriage through divorce and now to this celebratory homecoming.
