Ivy Ifeoma, the wife of Paul Okoye, has advised women against making marrying rich men their goals.
In a video she shared on her page, she admonished her génder to focus on building themselves, becoming financially stable and ambitious, rather than depending on a man’s wealth.
She explained that rich men are likely to be attracted to women who are invested in themselves, adding that women should aim to become successful on their own and see a rich partner as an “odd-on” rather than the goal.
Using herself as an example, she noted that she had already built a successful life before meeting the music star. She further noted that she had been working and earning money during her school days and continued doing so after graduation.
Ivy stressed that financial independence gives women peace of mind and confidence regardless of who they eventually marry.
“Before you even try to come for me, I was already a millionaire before because I was already working in school, from school, and out of school before I met this man.” She further stated that marrying a rich man should not be seen as the ultimate achievement, because the wealth belongs to the man, not necessarily to the woman.
Instead, she encouraged women to seek partners who are generous and supportive”.