Raheem Okoya Opens Up About Billionaire Father's Extensive Family
Raheem Okoya, popularly known by his stage name Siraheem, has publicly discussed the large family of his billionaire father, industrialist Razaq Akanni Okoya. The young entertainer revealed his position within the family while disclosing that the billionaire has twenty-six children from nine different women.
Football Analogy for a Prolific Patriarch
Raheem employed a football analogy to describe his father, calling him a striker due to his ability to build such an extensive family across multiple relationships. He elaborated on the wide age gap among his siblings, noting that the eldest is approximately sixty years old, illustrating the generational span within the Okoya dynasty.
"My dad is a striker. He has a lot of kids. He has 26 kids. He has like 9 different baby mamas. I'm like the last set. I’m the 23rd among them. The firstborn is around 60 years old," Raheem stated in a recent video shared online.
Clarifying His Own Position and Work Ethic
Raheem addressed assumptions about his lifestyle, clarifying that he earns his own income through his role as an executive at Eleganza, investments in his music career, and his salary. He emphasized that despite being the son of a billionaire, he works diligently and carries significant responsibilities within his father's business empire.
This explanation was important to him, as he aimed to correct public perceptions that his success is solely tied to his father's fortune. Raheem wanted to highlight his personal achievements and work ethic independent of his family's wealth.
Social Media Reactions to the Revelation
Netizens reacted with a mix of humor and astonishment to Raheem's disclosure about his father's large family. Many users commented on the football analogy, with some suggesting it was an understatement.
- @Ridburg01 remarked: "Using striker for him is understatement your father is Agbaballer that man Na world best ooooo 26 kids no small ooo everyone say demmmm!!!"
- @zoeymetax observed: "First child is 60, Raheem is 23rd. That's multiple GENERATIONS within one sibling group. Your oldest sibling could be your grandparent's age. The family dynamics must be incredibly complicated. Rich people problems hit different."
- @001Xtasy said: "26 kids with 9 different women… wow. Being the 23rd must be crazy, but also interesting. Respect to Raheem for sharing this. Family can really be something else."
Previous Controversy and Public Statements
Earlier, Raheem Okoya sparked a fiery debate on social media after stating that poverty is largely a product of mindset. The billionaire's son made this comment during a livestream with content creator Carter Efe, where he appeared to motivate Nigerians on personal growth.
He urged young people to rethink their approach to life, emphasizing the importance of the right mindset. This statement generated significant discussion and controversy among social media users regarding socioeconomic factors and personal responsibility.
Raheem continues to navigate public attention as both an entertainer and a member of one of Nigeria's prominent business families, balancing his professional pursuits with the unique dynamics of his extensive family structure.
