SpotlightThe GuardianUnverified source· 9 Aug 2026
Okoye: Fashion is a true art form
Nigeria's goalkeeper sits front row at Paris Fashion Week, and his Instagram following nears two million.


M. Okoye
player
Club
Udinese
Nationality
Nigeria
Instagram followers
Nearly two million
What happened. Maduka Okoye attended Paris Fashion Week for the Jean Paul Gaultier show, sitting front row next to Cardi B, and the moment went viral online.
- Okoye calls fashion a true art form.
- He became a bigger fan of fashion after the event.
- He previously played for Watford.
“It's a true art form. I enjoyed it immensely.”
— Maduka Okoye
Okoye's fashion interest adds a new dimension to his football career.
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