Shade Okoya Reflects on Marriage to Billionaire Razak Okoya: No Regrets Despite Age Difference
In a recent interview with BBC Yoruba, Shade Okoya, the wife of billionaire businessman Razak Okoya, shared her perspective on their marriage, emphasizing that marrying at a young age just 21 has not left her missing out on any life experiences.
Shade, now 48, expressed her contentment with her relationship and stated she has no regrets about choosing an older partner. She highlighted that her husband, who is 85, has been not only generous but also a staunch supporter throughout their years together.
“My husband has always been there for me and defends me in every situation. I believe this is where I was meant to be. When we met, he was straightforward with his intentions, quickly gaining the approval of my parents and taking the necessary steps to formalize our relationship,” she reflected.
Shade married Razak Okoya in 1999 when he was already a well-known figure in Nigeria’s business sector. Despite their significant age difference, she insisted that she has never felt at a disadvantage for not marrying someone younger.
She concluded by sharing that her marriage has been both fulfilling and enriching, expressing deep satisfaction and happiness about the journey they have shared together.
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