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“Polygamy Is the Best Form of Marriage for Africa” – Okey Bakassi
Nigerian comedian and actor Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule, popularly known as Okey Bakassi, has started a conversation about marriage in Africa.
While appearing on the Honest Bunch Podcast, he openly expresses his belief that polygamy is a more suitable marital structure for Africans, arguing that the concept of monogamy has not been effective for many people on the continent.
Bakassi suggested that numerous individuals are merely putting on a facade of happiness in monogamous marriages.
He points out that societal pressures often force people to adhere to this structure, even when it does not align with their personal realities or desires.
Sharing his perspective, Bakassi mentions, “We need to be honest about polygamy and stop treating it as taboo in Africa.
I believe polygamy aligns better with our cultural and societal framework. Monogamy is failing because it forces people into a restrictive system that doesn’t work for everyone.
When we compare the two, polygamy allows someone to be married to multiple people simultaneously, while monogamy demands letting one person go if you wish to be with another.
But what if both partners matter to you, and you don’t want to choose?”
The BET Awards ceremony returned once again and was held on June 28, 2026.
This year’s ceremony was hosted by Druski and celebrated some of the biggest names in music, film, and entertainment.
Some of the night’s winners include:
- Kendrick Lamar – Best Male Hip Hop Artist (9th win)
- Kehlani – Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
- Kehlani – Video of the Year (“Folded”)
- Olivia Dean – Best New Artist
- Cardi B – Best Female Hip Hop Artist
- Leon Thomas – Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
- Michael B. Jordan – Best Lead Actor (Sinners)
- Teyana “Spike-Tey” Taylor – Video Director of the Year
Nigerian singer Speed Darlington speaks with regret as he reflects on his life. He shared that he is disappointed in himself for still being single at his age and not having any children.
The singer said “Up till now, I’m not married and I don’t have any children. All I have to show is an American passport. I want more than American papers—I want a family and respect.”
Nigerian singer Tems reacts to comments linking her with Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye.
During a recent interview, the singer spoke about the African music movement.
“It’s amazing, you know, coming from Nigeria. I’m just really happy where African music is going right now. Everybody’s popping off and everybody’s shining. So I’m just happy to be a part of that.”
She was then asked if she knew the goalkeeper, to which she replied “Do I know him personally? “I think I do. No, no, no, no, no. I don’t.”
The host then teased her, saying “We should shoot our shot.”
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