Veteran Nollywood actor Adewale Elesho Adeoye, popularly known as Baba Elesho, has opened up about his family life, revealing that he considers his wife the head of his household.

The actor made the remark during an interview on the African A-List show, where he spoke about marriage, family responsibilities, and the importance of mutual respect between spouses.

Why He Consulted His Wife First

Baba Elesho recounted how his elderly mother, who had been living with one of his younger siblings while battling a long-term eye condition, expressed deep unhappiness with her living situation.

According to him, during a visit, his mother told him she would rather be thrown into the sea than continue living where she was because she felt uncomfortable.

The actor said he immediately decided to bring her to Lagos but chose to speak with his wife before bringing his mother into the house.

“My Wife Is the Head of My Family”

Narrating the experience, Baba Elesho explained that he left his mother in the car while he went upstairs to discuss the situation with his wife.

“The day I brought her, I left her in the car and went upstairs to meet my wife. I prostrated and told her I had a visitor. She asked who it was, and I said Alhaja. I explained everything to her and why I brought my mother,” he said.

He added that he felt it was necessary to inform his wife first because she plays a central role in the home.

“You own the home and your reactions matter. My wife is the head of my family,” he stated.

Mixed Reactions Online

The actor’s comments have generated widespread reactions on social media.

While many Nigerians praised him for showing respect to his wife and recognising her role in managing the home, others disagreed with his description of his wife as the head of the family.

Some supporters argued that consulting his wife was the right thing to do since she would be directly involved in caring for his mother on a daily basis.

The interview has since reignited conversations about marriage, family leadership, respect between spouses, and the responsibilities that come with caring for ageing parents.

“My wife is my head,” says Baba Elesho, as he shares the emotional story of taking his blind mother into his matrimonial home without initially informing his wife. pic.twitter.com/Mnfa0Yqfa9

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