Raheem Okoya, one of the sons of Nigerian billionaire industrialist Razaq Akanni Okoya, has sparked reactions online after humorously describing his father as “a striker” while speaking about their large family structure.
In a candid moment, Raheem revealed that his father has 26 children with nine different women, adding that he is the 23rd child. He also shared that the firstborn in the family is around 60 years old, highlighting the wide age gap between siblings.
His comment, delivered in a lighthearted tone, quickly went viral, with many social media users reacting to the size and dynamics of the Okoya family. Some described it as a reflection of traditional polygamous family structures that were more common among wealthy and influential men in previous generations.
Razaq Akanni Okoya is a prominent businessman and the founder of Eleganza Group, a manufacturing conglomerate known for producing household and luxury goods in Nigeria. Over the decades, he has remained a respected figure in the Nigerian business community, often celebrated for his success and influence.
Raheem’s revelation has also sparked conversations about growing up in large families, sibling relationships across different age groups, and how wealth can shape family dynamics. Many people online expressed curiosity about how such a big family maintains unity, while others simply reacted with humor to his “striker” analogy.
Despite the buzz, Raheem appeared to share the information with pride rather than controversy, presenting it as part of his unique upbringing. The statement has since fueled discussions about legacy, generational wealth, and the evolving structure of modern Nigerian families.
