Veteran Nollywood actor Adewale Elesho Adeoye, popularly known as Baba Elesho, has caused a stir online after declaring that his wife is the head of his family. The actor made this revelation while recounting a personal experience involving his mother and wife during an interview on the African A-List podcast.
The Actor's Story
According to Baba Elesho, his mother had been living with one of his younger siblings for years while battling an eye condition. Despite his continuous support, he noticed during a visit that she was deeply unhappy with her living situation. Faced with her distress, he decided to bring her to Lagos but felt it was necessary to first seek his wife's approval.
The veteran actor recalled arriving home with his mother waiting in the car. He went upstairs to meet his wife, prostrated, and explained the situation. He said: "My wife is the head of my family. Let me tell you about the day I went to bring my mom from my younger sibling's home. She has an eye problem; she cannot see. I went to my younger sibling's home to check on my mother and perform my duty as a son. My mum said she would rather be thrown into the sea than remain where she was because she wasn't comfortable there."
He continued: "When we got to my house, I went upstairs to meet my wife, prostrated and told her I had a visitor. She asked who, I replied my mother, Alhaja. She asked what happened and I explained everything. I told her that my mum said if there was nowhere else to take her, I should throw her into the sea, and that was why I brought her. I came to speak with my wife first because she had to know about it. You own the home and your reactions matter."
Mixed Reactions from Fans
The online community shared mixed feelings, with some praising Adewale Elesho's wisdom and others criticizing his approach. Here are some of the reactions:
- @prince_AdeyemoA noted: "He did the right thing by pleading first because he won't be around at home more than his wife. It's the woman that will be doing all the work."
- @queenlizzie61 wrote: "He did the right thing, because it is professional can give room for is wife to maltreat his mother. So it was very important to have a one-on-one talk with your wife. Forget say na you marry her some people can be evil without even knowing."
- @emmab4real2 commented: "In my opinion that extreme leave your mum inside the car and taking advice from your wife? That's a weak man decision sometimes it happens due to inferiority complex. Just my opinion oo everyone has their reasons anyways."
- @Nomardicspring9 observed: "The emotion of the memory is still in his voice, it's wisdom but some will think it's foolishness."
- @Abiodun13242 reacted: "This man too sabi, see the way he said approaches his wife even if na mad women she go gree."
- @softvibes90 warned: "Men don't listen to this kind of advice oo you will regret it."
Background on Baba Elesho
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Adewale Elesho pleaded for embattled actor Baba Ijesha regarding his sexual assault case. The veteran actor thanked everyone speaking up and begged comedian Princess to temper justice with mercy due to the suspect's failing health. He also appealed to the Lagos state government and the police commissioner to conduct a thorough investigation and show mercy to Nollywood.
