American rapper Cardi B and Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye have once again fuelled speculation about a possible romance after the pair were spotted together during an evening outing in Venice, Italy.
The duo reportedly joined a group of friends for dinner at Gio's Restaurant, located inside the luxurious St. Regis Hotel, with views overlooking one of Venice's iconic canals.
Photos and videos from the gathering, which have since circulated online, showed Cardi B dressed in a striking turquoise outfit, while Okoye was seated beside her as the group enjoyed the evening. Although there was no public display of affection between them, the pair appeared relaxed and at ease in each other's company, further igniting conversations among fans.
Their latest appearance comes just weeks after they were seen together during Paris Fashion Week. At the time, images and video clips from the fashion event drew significant attention on social media after Okoye was captured assisting the Grammy Award-winning rapper to her seat.
The back-to-back public sightings have intensified speculation that the two may share more than a casual friendship, with fans continuing to dissect their interactions online.
Despite the growing buzz, neither Cardi B nor the Nigerian international has publicly commented on the rumours or clarified the nature of their relationship.
As of the time of this report, there is no official confirmation that the 33-year-old music star and the 26-year-old Udinese goalkeeper are romantically involved.