A viral clip from Lateef Adedimeji and Mo Bimpe's triplets' thanksgiving party has sparked widespread reactions online, but not because of the celebrity turnout or Fuji icon Kwam 1's performance. The moment that captured attention was Dr Shade Okoya, wife of billionaire industrialist Chief Rasaq Okoya, giving her youngest son, Wahab Okoya, a firm pinch during the Lagos celebration on August 12, 2026.
Why the Pinch Happened
The footage shows Shade Okoya exchanging pleasantries with the Nollywood couple at the formal event while Wahab remained seated. According to the video, Wahab had not risen to acknowledge the hosts, prompting his mother to intervene with a discreet pinch. Moments later, he stood up and greeted Lateef Adedimeji and Mo Bimpe properly, embodying the Yoruba concept of an Omoluabi.
The incident took place at the triplets' thanksgiving party held in Lagos, which drew some of the biggest names in Nigerian entertainment. Shade Okoya attended alongside her sons Raheem and Wahab, according to the report by Legit.ng.
Star-Studded Guest List
The event featured a significant roster of Nollywood actresses, including Iyabo Ojo, Mercy Aigbe, Omowunmi Dada, Bimbo Thomas, Ronke Oshodi, Bukky Wright, Foluke Daramola, Juliana Olayode, Eniola Badmus, and Eniola Ajao. Veteran actors Jide Kosoko, Odunlade Adekola, Yinka Quadri, and Mide Martins were also present.
Other attendees included comedian Woli Agba Ajewole, singer Waje, fashion designer Veekee James and her husband, actor Stan Nze with his wife Blessing Obasi, Kiekie, Enioluwa, and many others. Fuji icon Kwam 1 performed at the event and gifted the couple bundles of cash, as reported by Legit.ng.
Social Media Reactions
The pinch quickly became the talk of social media, with users flooding comment sections with humour and praise for Shade Okoya's parenting. One user, @Toke_Eji, wrote: "I just love African mothers and I'm happy he got the memo cos they ate greeting you and you're still sitting down." Another, @AwobajoS, joked: "Nothing you wan tell me, na the mother force am come that event."
@Onitsha_son added: "Y'all, that boy was dragged kicking and screaming to come for that event. I swear, the mum hit him with the age long 'what will you be doing in the house only you'? Bro does not want to be there at all." @Idaneko1 praised the display: "Yoruba parent are the best parents you can ever have. Omoluabi."
@Vibesznnz predicted: "African mothers are the best I know she's going to talk to wahab when they get home about the incident." @Aakorede3 reflected: "See as e MAMA say make e greet. Omoooo, as Yoruba children we get similar experiences. This meeting could be what would grant the young man a favor in the future."
@AbbeyKoker summed it up: "Shade okoya one loving woman that read the room even when she's out with Alhaji she make sure everything is in order knowing full well of the cameras a loving woman I must say kudos."
Related Incident at the Same Event
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that actresses Regina Chukwu and Victoria Adeboye were denied entry at the same triplets' thanksgiving despite wearing the official Aso Ebi. The incident, which took place at Monarch Event Centre, was captured on video showing the actresses in conversation with security personnel at the entrance. The reason for their denial remains unclear, as neither the organisers nor the security team have explained.
