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Veteran rapper Eedris Abdulkareem has shared a heartfelt message with young men, urging them to embrace monogamy if they desire a life filled with peace, stability, and God’s blessings. The music star, who has been married for over two decades, believes that maintaining a single-wife union is the most reliable path to emotional harmony and long-term happiness.
Eedris shared these thoughts while appearing on the Olofix podcast, where he reflected on the personal experiences that led him to strongly advocate for one-wife marriages.
According to him, his marriage was not a coincidence but a divine plan that began unfolding long before he met his wife.
He explained that prior to meeting his spouse, he had taken a personal vow of celibacy that lasted five years. It was during that period of reflection and spiritual discipline that he believed God was preparing him for the woman he would later marry. Recalling their first encounter, he said, “I met my wife on September 18, 2003. We got married on December 11, 2004. And based on what God told me to do, that is how I take my action.”
For Eedris, the ultimate confirmation of God’s hand in their union came nearly twenty years after their wedding. The rapper fell critically ill and required a kidney transplant, and his wife stepped in without hesitation to donate hers. Describing the experience as a powerful spiritual sign, he said, “Now, 20 years later, after I married my wife, God said ‘I am not done with you yet’. You had a covenant with me… I want to show you one of the reasons why I told you that I have accepted your prayer.’”
The musician emphasized that this extraordinary act of sacrifice reaffirmed his long-held belief that he was never meant to share his affection among multiple partners. He explained that God gave him the right partner, and for that reason, he sees no wisdom in having children with another woman. As he put it, “God gave me my own wife, not another person’s wife. Why will I be stupid to let another woman give birth to a child for me again?”
While acknowledging that African culture—like Islam—permits polygamy, Eedris argued that the emotional expectations of polygamy are unrealistic. He noted that religious conditions for polygamy require equal love and attention for all wives, but he insisted such balance is unattainable. According to him, “Truly, we are Africans. You are allowed to be polygamous in nature. Even Islam says that if you love women equally, you can marry as many as you can. But let us be very sincere. It is not possible to love women equally. You can only love one woman.”
He went on to warn that many polygamous homes are marked by conflict, rivalry, and emotional instability—things he believes can be avoided by committing to a single partner. His closing advice was directed at men seeking long life, tranquility, and a harmonious household. He said, “If you want to live long, make sure it is only one woman who gives birth to all your children. If you want to live a sweet life, make sure that it is only one woman.”
With his story and message, Eedris hopes young men will rethink the allure of polygamy and embrace monogamy as a foundation for a healthier and more peaceful life.
Watch him speak below…
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