Bimbo Akintola on infidelity: the actress says 90% of Nigerian men cheat, blaming cultural norms, polygamy, and generational upbringing

Veteran Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola on infidelity has sparked heated conversations after declaring that cheating and polygamy will always exist in Nigerian society.

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Speaking during a podcast chat with fellow actress Ayo Adesanya, the 55-year-old alleged that 90 to 99 percent of Nigerian men cheat, citing cultural and generational influences as the root cause.

Akintola explained that many men grow up in environments where infidelity is normalized, with some even learning the behavior from their fathers who kept multiple partners or wives.

“I don’t know where this idea of fidelity in Africa came from. Your father cheats, your grandfather cheated, my father has two wives,” she stated.

The actress added that this mindset becomes ingrained early, making it unrealistic for women to expect unwavering fidelity. She noted that character traits are often formed before age seven, with some boys being exposed to cheating practices through their fathers’ actions.

While clarifying that she was not excusing the behavior, Akintola stressed that women moving from one relationship to another would likely encounter the same issue, as infidelity is deeply embedded in Nigeria’s cultural patterns.

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Her candid comments have fueled fresh debates on gender roles, polygamy, and expectations of loyalty in relationships.