monogamy

Nigerian stand-up comedian and actor Okey Bakassi has stirred up a conversation on Nedu Wazobia’s Honest Brunch podcast, where he shared his views on relationships and marriage within the context of African society. During the lively discussion, Bakassi revealed his thoughts on the traditional notion of monogamy, a model that is often celebrated in many parts of the world. However, he took a sharp turn in his commentary, arguing that monogamy is not inherently African. “Monogamy is a Western construct,” Bakassi said, noting that many African societies have long embraced polygamy as a norm. “In our culture, polygamy was never…