Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko has spoken out to correct false claims about his marital history, making it clear that he was never in a four-wife household at the same time.
During a chat on The Honest Bunch podcast, shared on X on Monday, he explained that he initially had two wives, but after their demise, he remarried.
Kosoko described himself as fortunate in managing a polygamous home, as his wives and children have a strong understanding. However, he stressed that polygamy is not for everyone, as not all families can function smoothly under such circumstances.
Kosoko stated, “I didn’t have four wives at the same time o! Don’t get it wrong because people are not getting it. I had two, I lost them. I married another two.
“I am not supporting polygamy. Not everybody can be this lucky. Do you know that in some polygamous homes, you have mothers with different children, and your own daughter’s or child’s birthday is tomorrow? Fortunately, we celebrated it elaborately. But when it comes to another child’s birthday, and I am not buoyant enough, my children and their mothers understand that with me.
“If it’s your birthday and I have money, I will do it. If your own comes when I don’t have money, that’s your fate. It’s a matter of luck with me. But you must have shown them that you love them all. You must have given them that love in other ways, so when it’s not coming at that material time, they will easily understand.
“Another one will tell me, ‘Daddy, anytime you get money, you still need to buy me something for my birthday.’ I will say, ‘By God’s grace, remind me.’ And when the money comes and they remind me, I give them what they ought to have gotten for their birthday.
But don’t tell me that because I bought something for your co-wife’s son, I must also buy for your son. If you do so, you lose it. I won’t buy. That’s not the way I operate.”
His comments have sparked discussions online, with some agreeing with his perspective while others questioned the sustainability of polygamous relationships.
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