Iyabo Ojo and colleague, Baraka’s coziness at event stirs reactions

Actress Iyabo Ojo has sparked online reactions after a video showing her interaction with Nollywood actor Oluwole Cole, popularly called Baraka, began circulating on social media

The footage was taken at K1 De Ultimate’s All White Party New Year Fest 5.0, a star-studded event that attracted entertainers and other notable personalities.

In the clip, Iyabo and Baraka were seen exchanging pleasantries, sharing a brief hug, and talking animatedly, a moment that many viewers quickly picked apart.

As the video gained traction, reactions poured in from social media users. While some brushed it off as a normal, friendly encounter between colleagues, others turned it into a joke, suggesting Iyabo’s partner, music executive Paul Okoye, popularly known as Paulo, might raise an eyebrow over the scene.

Comments such as “If Oga Paulo see this one” and “Paulo no dey like this kind thing” dominated the comment section, fueling the buzz around the clip.

Baraka, who is well known for his tough, street-inspired roles in Nollywood, drew extra attention because of how relaxed and familiar the interaction appeared. Still, many fans of Iyabo urged critics to calm down, insisting there was nothing romantic about the exchange and that it should be seen as simple mutual respect between industry colleagues.

Iyabo Ojo has been openly linked to Paulo for years, with both frequently appearing together at events and on social media. Despite public interest in their relationship, the actress has previously stated that they are comfortable with their arrangement and are not under pressure to follow conventional expectations, including marriage, at this time.

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