Cardi B and Nigerian footballer Maduka Okoye sparked dating rumours after photos showed them dining together in Venice, Italy. Neither Cardi B nor Okoye has publicly confirmed they are in a relationship.
Images circulating on social media showed the rapper, whose real name is Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, seated beside the Udinese goalkeeper during what appeared to be a private dinner overlooking one of Venice’s canals. The pair appeared relaxed as they talked throughout the evening, prompting widespread speculation online.
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Cardi B and Nigerian soccer star Maduka Okoye are keeping the good times rolling in Italy … sitting side by side for a swanky dinner overlooking a Venice canal. pic.twitter.com/CdAPUpzHq8
— TMZ (@TMZ) July 19, 2026The outing comes months after Cardi B welcomed her fourth child, her first with former boyfriend Stefon Diggs. As previously announced, she revealed the birth of their son on November 13, 2025.
Social media users reacted quickly to the photos, with some suggesting the pair could be dating, while others questioned whether the dinner was simply a friendly meeting. Several posts expressed excitement, while others criticised the rapper’s personal life.
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Despite the online speculation, neither Cardi B nor Okoye has commented on the nature of their relationship. As of now, there is no confirmed evidence that the two are romantically involved.
