Shade Okoya, the billionaire wife and businesswoman, has become a trending topic online after a video of her greeting royal dignitaries at a high-profile event in Lagos went viral. The Managing Director of Eleganza Group was seen wearing an exclusive burgundy attire, looking radiant in her luxury ensemble.
Graceful Greetings at the Event
Mrs. Okoya walked elegantly into the event premises, but what caught the attention of many was how she gracefully greeted the array of royal dignitaries present. The mother of four made sure she respectfully exchanged pleasantries with the monarchs and chiefs seated at the high table, kneeling to greet each one individually.
The video, shared on social media, quickly garnered thousands of views and comments from fans and followers who shared their observations.
Mixed Reactions from Netizens
While many praised Shade Okoya for her respect and cultural values, others criticized the attention given to such gestures. Some comments highlighted the need to focus on more pressing national issues, while others debated the definition of respect in greetings.
User @SkylineBoutik wrote: "Focus on Nigeria's problem, Oga blogger. WGAF about who greet who? Y'all are part of the problem we have in this nation. Posting distractions always when kids are sleeping in the forest without any hope of coming home soon."
@macofbillions commented: "Greeting is not respect; there is more to respecting people than just greeting them."
@michel_hanniels said: "Her husband is a widely respected man. What do you expect."
@TheonlyDebs noted: "Is that what you call kneeling down? Her knees are not on the floor."
@Realamzat added: "That is the difference between home training and wealth. That your parents are billionaires does not mean you shouldn't know how to greet and respect people."
Shade Okoya's Birthday and Family News
Legit.ng recalls that Shade Okoya recently celebrated her 49th birthday, flooding her social media page with adorable pictures. She wore a yellow outfit and expressed gratitude to her maker, captioning: "Alhamdulillah, SO @ 49! #ShadeOkoya."
Her birthday celebration came shortly after she and her husband announced their daughter Olamide Raheeda's engagement. The wedding is scheduled to begin on Saturday, April 25, 2026, coinciding with Shade's birthday festivities.
Related Incident with Toyin Abraham
In a similar vein, Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham sparked conversations after a video showed her kneeling to greet billionaire couple Razaq and Shade Okoya at the 70th birthday celebration of Debola Lagos' father. While many praised her for upholding cultural values, some critics accused her of going overboard.
Raheem Okoya's Controversial Remarks
Earlier, Shade Okoya's son Raheem sparked a fiery debate on social media after stating that poverty is largely a product of mindset. During a livestream with content creator Carter Efe, he urged young people to rethink their approach to life, emphasizing the importance of the right mindset: "My brother, poverty is a mindset. As long as you are thinking on a higher frequency, you can always achieve. Don't limit yourself."
