Renowned Nigerian comedian and actor, Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule, widely celebrated as Okey Bakassi, has sparked a thought-provoking conversation about marriage in Africa.
In a bold statement during his appearance on the Honest Bunch Podcast, Bakassi asserted that polygamy is the most suitable form of marriage for the African context, arguing that monogamy simply isn’t working.
The veteran entertainer didn’t hold back, claiming that many individuals in monogamous unions are merely putting up a façade of happiness.
His candid remarks have ignited debates, challenging traditional marital norms and stirring conversations on what truly defines fulfillment in marriage.
“Forget all the lip services that we pay to polygamy here. I still think that polygamy is the best form of marriage for Africa. Monogamy is not working.
“We are pretending. Now, what’s the difference between polygamy and monogamy? Polygamy says you can marry two people at the same time. Monogamy says you cannot marry them at the same time, you have to let one go. What if you don’t want to let one go?” he said.