Nigerians should embrace Polygamy – Bimbo Akintola

Actress, Bimbo Akintola, has expressed support for polygamy, citing its cultural significance and potential benefits

In an interview with Biola Bayo, she suggested that the practice could be a solution to the current shortage of men in society.

Akintola pointed out that polygamy was often practiced in Yoruba families in the past and argued that it could work in modern times, with two women sharing one husband.

She shared a personal anecdote about a woman who married a second wife for her husband, highlighting potential benefits in certain situations.

Akintola said: “With the way the world is going, people should embrace polygamy. You say marriage is everything, so if we don’t have enough men according to statistics, does that not mean two women to one man?

“I also believe it is part of our tradition. Most of Generation X, Yorubas, and even our parents had two to three wives. It was something we saw while growing up. Maybe we also noticed the disadvantages, but some people say there are advantages too.

“I know some women who would rather have a second wife. I even know someone who married a second wife for her husband so that she could have peace. They didn’t have the same libido. His was higher than hers, so she thought, ‘this man will kill me, let me find support,’ and she married a wife for him.”

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