Nollywood star Iyabo Ojo has expressed her heartfelt gratitude to businesswoman Shade Okoya after receiving a surprise gift for her grandson, Prince Rakeem.
Taking to Instagram on Sunday, the 46-year-old actress shared a video of the thoughtful items while penning an appreciation note to the wife of billionaire industrialist, Razaq Okoya.
Iyabo wrote:
“@shade.okoya, my darling sister, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the generous gift for our little prince, @rakeem_mk.
Your thoughtfulness during JP2025 wedding was truly appreciated, and the beautiful souvenirs were a lovely touch. Yet again, you surprise Prince Rakeem with this lovely gift.
On behalf of @rakeem_mk, @juma_jux, and @its.priscy, I say thank you again. May your business continue to flourish and prosper. God bless you. Loads 🙏❤️.”
Prince Rakeem, born on August 24 in Canada, is the son of Iyabo’s daughter, Priscilla Ojo, and Tanzanian singer Juma Jux. His birth made Iyabo Ojo a proud grandmother for the first time.
Shade Okoya, who was born on April 25, 1977, is the Managing Director of Eleganza Group, one of Nigeria’s leading manufacturing companies. Married to Chief Razaq Okoya since 1999, she is also a mother of four and remains one of Nigeria’s most influential society women.



