Renowned actor Jide Kosoko has opened up about the realities of his polygamous marriage, revealing that he has lost three wives in various circumstances.
Currently married to one wife, he expressed his hope that he will not face the same loss again.
In a candid interview on the Honest Bunch podcast, Kosoko clarified that he has never had four wives simultaneously.
Instead, he explained that he was married to two wives, lost them, and later married two more.
Kosoko stressed that he is not promoting polygamy, recognizing that it is not a lifestyle everyone can manage as he has.
He provided insight into how he balances his polygamous family life, especially concerning the celebrations of his children’s birthdays.
He addressed the financial aspects of these celebrations, stating that both his children and their mothers understand that not every birthday can be celebrated lavishly, particularly when he may not have the means to do so.
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Kosoko emphasized that he prioritizes expressing love and care for all his children and wives in various ways.
The renowned actor Jide Kosoko noted that he does not feel compelled to purchase gifts for all his children simultaneously, preferring to attend to each child’s needs individually.
He remarked, “I have lost three wives under different circumstances, and I’m currently with one. I pray that God does not allow me to lose her. I never had four wives at once, so please don’t misunderstand. I had two, I lost them, and then I married two others.
“I’m not advocating for polygamy; not everyone can navigate it as smoothly as I have. In some polygamous households, you may have mothers with different children, and tomorrow might be your daughter’s birthday. Thankfully, we’ve celebrated it well. But if it’s another child’s birthday, and I’m not in a financial position to celebrate grandly, my children and their mothers understand this.
“If it’s your birthday and I have the means, I will celebrate. If your birthday comes when I’m unable to do so, that’s simply unfortunate. However, it’s essential to demonstrate love in other ways, so when a grand celebration isn’t possible, they can understand.
“Sometimes, one child might remind me, ‘Daddy, when you have money, don’t forget to get me something for my birthday.’ I respond, ‘By God’s grace, please remind me.’ And when I have the funds and they remind me, I ensure they receive what they would have gotten for their special day.
“But if you expect that because I bought something for your co-wife’s son, I must also buy for your son, you will be disappointed. That’s not how I operate.”
