Veteran Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has sparked a heated debate with her recent comments on infidelity among Nigerian men.
In a podcast interview with actress Ayo Adesanya, Akintola claimed that cheating is deeply ingrained in Nigerian culture, stating that “99% of our men cheat.” She went further to suggest that this behavior is passed down through generations, citing polygamy and the normalisation of extramarital relationships as contributing factors.
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She said, “I don’t know where this idea of fidelity came from in Africa. Majority of our men cheat, your father cheated sir, ma. Sorry..I’m sorry, your grandfather did…My father has two wives….I can’t tell you to leave, that’s on you, you decide. You leave this one, you go to another one, you still have the same with you. They all cheat, most of them cheat, 99 percent of our men cheat”
Akintola’s statement that “Your father cheated, sir… your grandfather did” has generated a mixed reaction, with some people agreeing with her assessment of Nigerian men, while others have criticised her for making sweeping generalisations. Here are some comments
The actress’s comments have reignited the discussion on infidelity and highlighting the complexities of cultural norms and values.
