Shortage of men makes polygamy necessary — Bimbo Akintola

By Tosin Brown –

Ace Nigerian actress Bimbo Akintola has declared her support for polygamy, urging society to embrace the practice as part of African tradition.

In a recent interview on the Talk To B podcast, the 55-year-old actress argued that polygamy was common in Yoruba households of older generations, where men often had multiple wives.

Akintola claimed there is a shortage of men, saying it makes sense for two women to share one man. She recalled a case where a woman married a second wife for her husband due to differences in sexual needs.

“With the way the world is going, people should embrace polygamy. If we don’t have enough men according to statistics, does that not mean two women to one man?” she asked.

She added that while polygamy had its disadvantages, it also came with benefits, noting that some women would rather have a co-wife than lose peace in their marriages.

However, Akintola also acknowledged those who prefer monogamy, linking it to parenting and the values instilled in children.

She stressed that raising sons with the same principles as daughters would create a future where men value fidelity and respect women.

“If you want a different world where it’s one man, one woman, no cheating, then raise your sons properly,” she said.