Rapper Cardi B and Nigerian soccer goalkeeper Maduka Okoye were seen dining together at a restaurant in Venice, Italy, this month [1].
The sightings fuel speculation about a new relationship for the artist following her recent split from NFL star Stefon Diggs [2].
The pair were spotted at a restaurant inside the St. Regis hotel in Venice in July 2026 [1, 3]. Eyewitnesses said the two appeared comfortable with one another during the meal [1, 4]. This outing follows a previous instance where the duo were seen sitting together during Paris Fashion Week [1, 2].
Public interest in the pairing has increased as the sightings occurred shortly after Cardi B's relationship with Diggs ended [3, 5]. While neither party has officially confirmed a romantic link, the sequence of events from Paris to Venice has prompted widespread discussion across entertainment and sports media [2, 4].
Okoye, a prominent figure in Nigerian soccer, has not issued a statement regarding the rumors [1]. Similarly, Cardi B has not commented on the nature of her relationship with the goalkeeper [2]. The sightings mark a shift in the rapper's public associations following her high-profile association with the U.S. professional athlete [3, 5].
“The pair were spotted at a restaurant inside the St. Regis hotel in Venice”
The intersection of global sports and music stardom often creates high-visibility narratives. By appearing together in two major European fashion and luxury hubs—Paris and Venice—within a short timeframe, the pair has established a pattern that typically precedes a formal announcement in celebrity culture.
