‘Paulo Might Not Like This’ — Iyabo Ojo’s Friendly Moment With Male Colleague Stirs Reactions Online

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Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has set social media abuzz after a video emerged showing her sharing a friendly moment with fellow actor Oluwole Akeem Cole, popularly known as Baraka.

The footage, captured at the All-White New Year Party Fest hosted by veteran musician King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly called K1 De Ultimate, shows the actors greeting each other warmly.

In the clip, shared by CityEdgeTV on Instagram, Baraka—known for his rugged, street-style roles in Nollywood—greeted Iyabo Ojo with a hug and engaged her in conversation. At one point, he wrapped his arms around her waist in a brief, tighter embrace before letting go.

The video immediately drew mixed reactions from online audiences. Some viewers saw the interaction as playful and harmless, while others questioned whether Iyabo Ojo’s husband, Paulo Okoye, might be uncomfortable with the closeness.

Comments from netizens included:

pevelyn68: “Queen mother’s P.A is always alert. I like the guy.”
arpitksafezone: “I no fit lock in a position like this with woman, will not be comfortable as in even if am in that position, no eye contact, only my woman.”
bb_banna: “Paulo no get like these settings O..iyabo don high.”
fashipemonolape: “If oga Paulo catch you.”
imisi86: “I mean what’s here no to smile about? They love her ❤️❤️❤️ we love her.”
big11836: “All of them just dey use style collect current.”
mrsrashy: “They no dey respect married women for this side o.”

The playful interaction continues to fuel online chatter, with fans divided over whether the gesture was purely friendly or carried a hint of flirtation.