Video Shows Moment Billionaire Okoya Corrected Son Raheem During Eid Prayers at Lagos Mansion

Video Shows Moment Billionaire Okoya Corrected Son Raheem During Eid Prayers at Lagos Mansion

  • The family of billionaire Chief Razak Okoya recently became a topic of discussion online
  • This was after a video captured a tense moment between the industrialist and his son, Raheem
  • Legit.ng recalls reporting that Raheem was dragged online for his posture during Eid prayers

A viral video from the billionaire Okoya family has stirred conversations online after capturing a tense exchange during Eid al‑Adha prayers at their Oluwanisola residence in Lagos.

The clip, which quickly spread across social media, shows Raheem Okoya, one of the sons of industrialist Razaq Okoya, participating in the congregational prayers.

Moment Okoya scolds son Raheem during Eid prayers at Lagos mansion
Drama unfolds at Okoya mansion as son Raheem gets scolded during Eid. Credit: @shadeokoye
Source: Instagram

What began as a family gathering for the Muslim celebration soon became the subject of online scrutiny.

But instead of focusing only on the festive atmosphere and prayers, many social media users zoomed in on a particular moment involving Raheem.

According to reactions online, critics focused on Raheem Okoya’s posture during his prostration.

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Some commenters questioned whether the posture was proper during the congregational Eid prayer.

Shortly after, another video surfaced showing Raheem in conversation with his father amid fellow worshippers.

Netizens quickly spotted the tension between father and son, based on the gestures the billionaire made.

Watch the video on X below:

Raheem speaks on source of his wealth

Meanwhile, Raheem recently opened up about the source of his wealth. The music star granted an interview with BBC Yoruba, where he spoke about money and his father.

According to him, he earns his own income and is on a salary. He explained that people support and invest in his music.

The 22-year-old also said he is an executive at Eleganza, his father’s business empire, even though many believe he is too young to hold such a position. He noted that the role comes with heavy responsibility.

Netizens react to Razak Okoya and son's tense moment

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Legit.ng compiled the reactions below:

@Sarbardhin said:

"The boy be like someone that is being forced to practice Islam; he probably was trained abroad in a setting that has no religion beliefs whatsoever."

@Anonymousrb1 said:

"Change it as how, Shey Unna no Dey see as the boy carry hand out put for back Dey hear instructions wey him papa Dey give am ni."

@New_Waave said:

"The boy go too stubborn; Raheem be like pesin wey go Dey stress that man."

@baddybones said:

"From the video self, it doesn’t look like d man was changing it for him; maybe e was just telling dem to bring something dey ought to have brought to d place."

@MonsieurAjibola said:

"I knew he was going to tear into him with the way he was eyeing him during the prayer. Baba was like, “TF is this kid doing”.
Rakeem Okoya reprimanded by father during solemn Eid prayers
Okoya family’s Eid gathering becomes social media talking point after viral father-son clip. Credit: @shadeokoya
Source: Instagram

Wahab Okoya shows off

According to a previous report by Legit.ng, Wahab Okoya, Razaq Okoya's son, the billionaire owner of Eleganza Group, showed off the items in his mother's wardrobe.

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Wahab is the son of Shade Okoya, the wife of the billionaire industrialist, and her wardrobe did not disappoint.

The wardrobe looked like a fashion store, with numerous handbags, shoes, jewellery and other expensive things.

Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng

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Chinasa Afigbo (Entertainment Editor) Chinasa Afigbo is a pop culture/music journalist and content writer with over four years of experience in other mainstream media organisations, including Vanguard Media and Guardian Life. She holds a degree in Information Management Technology from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO). She also moved on to pursue a program in media and communications. Chinasa has also been published in other Intl journals, like The African Report. Reach her at: chinasa.afigbo@corp.legit.ng.