Nigerian music star Paul Okoye, popularly known as Rudeboy, has melted hearts online with a touching video of his family's Christmas celebration. The clip, which has gone viral, shows his older children from his first marriage bonding beautifully with their baby sister from his current wife.
A Christmas Reunion Filled with Love
The singer shared the intimate family moment on his Instagram page last week. In the video, his children with ex-wife Anita Okoye are seen visiting his home, where they play with and dote on their infant sister. The footage captures a particularly sweet moment where one of his twin daughters shares a warm hug with Rudeboy's new wife, Ify Ivy (also known as Ivy Ifeoma).
Scenes from the Christmas day, complete with gift exchanges and joyful interactions, were also part of the share. Expressing his happiness, Paul Okoye captioned the post: “Nothing compares to a Christmas like this. Merry Christmas.”
Netizens React to the Emotional Family Dynamic
The video sparked a flood of reactions from fans and followers, with many praising the mature approach to co-parenting. A significant number of comments highlighted the emotional complexity of the children visiting their former family home.
User ibeh.cielonancy wrote: "This is the reason some women chose to stay back in their marriage even when they are not enjoying it anymore, to avoid their children becoming visitors in a place they once called home." Another user, nwa_aloysius, echoed the sentiment: "This is so emotional... This place used to be the home they know."
However, many reserved praise for Anita Okoye's role in fostering a healthy environment for her children. User mayoryummy commented: "Kudos to you beautiful wife (Anita)... you didn't imbibe hatred in them towards their father and step mother." User theofficialcollette added: "Kudos again to their mum for raising them with love... @anita_okoye take your flowers."
Background of the Okoye Family Dynamics
The heartwarming Christmas gathering comes after a period of significant change for the family. Anita Okoye filed for divorce from Paul in 2022, citing grounds including adultery and being an absentee father. The divorce was finalized a year later by an Abuja High Court in Maitama, which granted Anita a $20,000 monthly payment and several of her ex-husband's properties.
Paul Okoye moved on with model Ivy Ifeoma, marrying her in May 2024. The couple welcomed their baby girl on November 1, 2024, an announcement Paul made on Instagram with a video of his older children adoring their new sister.
Despite an initially amicable post-divorce relationship, the former couple reportedly unfollowed each other on social media in August 2024. This was reportedly linked to Paul's purchase of a second property in the United States for his then-pregnant wife.
The recent Christmas video suggests a focus on family unity for the sake of the children, showcasing a modern Nigerian family navigating its new structure with apparent grace and love.
