Ivy Ifeoma, wife of Nigerian singer Paul Okoye, popularly known as Rudeboy, has stirred reactions after sharing her thoughts on relationships, money, and financial independence.
Speaking in a video shared on her TikTok page, Ifeoma advised single women against making marriage to a wealthy man their ultimate life ambition.
She stated that while marrying into a rich family may open certain doors, women should prioritise building their own financial security and independence.
She also shared that contrary to the speculations that she married her husband Paul Okoye for money due to the wide age gap between them, she was already a millionaire before meeting the singer.
Ivy said, “This is my take on the idea of marrying a rich man and before you come for me, know that I was a millionaire before I met this man [Paul Okoye].
“Marrying a rich man should not be anybody’s primary goal. Why would you even want to have a primary goal of marrying someone because they are rich? At the end of the day, it is their money, not your money.
“Don’t get me wrong, marrying rich is a very good add-on because it can open doors of opportunities for you. But what I will tell you to do as a woman is to get rich.”
She further noted that wealthy individuals are often attracted to ambitious and hardworking women, encouraging single ladies to focus on personal growth and self-development.