Veteran actor Jide Kosoko clears up misconceptions about his marriages, revealing the truth about his polygamous life on *The Honest Bunch* podcast

Veteran Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko, has taken to *The Honest Bunch* podcast to clarify a longstanding misconception about his personal life, specifically regarding his marriages.

The 66-year-old star set the record straight, stating that he has never had four wives at the same time, as some people have speculated.

Kosoko explained that over the years, he has been married twice, but tragically lost both wives before marrying two others. He emphasised that while polygamy is a part of his life, he is fortunate that his children and their mothers understand and respect the dynamics of his family.

“I didn’t have four wives at the same time! Don’t get it wrong,” Kosoko clarified. “I had two, I lost them, and then I married another two. I am lucky with polygamy because my wives and children understand the situation.”

Although the actor expressed gratitude for the harmony within his family, he made it clear that he is not advocating for polygamy. “I’m not supporting polygamy.

Not everybody can be this lucky,” he said, acknowledging that managing a polygamous household can be challenging. He further shared how he navigates family events, particularly when it comes to celebrations and financial circumstances.

Kosoko illustrated the complexity of polygamous family life, sharing how different mothers might have varying expectations for their children’s birthdays.

“In some polygamous homes, you have mothers with different children, and your own daughter’s or child’s birthday is tomorrow. If I’m not buoyant enough, my children and their mothers understand that with me.”

The actor discussed the importance of showing love to all his children, regardless of the circumstances. “It’s a matter of luck,” he added, noting that when money permits, he does his best to celebrate each child, but it isn’t always possible.

“If it’s your birthday and I have money, I will do it. But when it’s not coming at that material time, they will easily understand.”

Kosoko also touched on his approach to balancing the wishes of his wives and children. He said, “Another one will tell me, ‘Daddy, anytime you get money, you still need to buy me something for my birthday.’

I will say, ‘By God’s grace, remind me.’ And when the money comes, I give them what they ought to have gotten for their birthday.”

However, Kosoko made it clear that he would not tolerate demands for equality between his children from different wives. “Don’t tell me that because I bought something for your co-wife’s son, I must also buy for your son. If you do so, you lose it. That’s not the way I operate,” he concluded.