Nigerian music executive Ubi Franklin has described having children with different women as one of the biggest mistakes of his life, warning young people to avoid the emotional complications that come with it.
Franklin shared the candid reflection during a recent episode of his podcast, Talks with Ubi Franklin, where he urged young people to learn from his experience and avoid decisions that could create long-term emotional turmoil.
Franklin: Financial Responsibility Not the Main Challenge
According to Franklin, while he has the financial means to provide for his children, the real difficulty lies in managing the emotions and relationships involving the mothers of his children. He stated, "One of the worst decisions you could ever make is to have kids with different women."
Franklin, who shares a son with his former wife Lilian Esoro and has four children from different relationships, admitted that he loves all his children deeply but wishes he had taken a different path.
Warning to Young People
"I want to tell young people, please and please, no matter the life you want to live, let baby mama drama not be part of it," Franklin warned. He emphasized that children remain "the best thing" in life but advised people to, where possible, raise them within one family unit.
Reflecting on his past, Franklin wrote in the caption accompanying the video, "Learn from my experience. Growth begins with honesty."
Reactions from Social Media Users
Legit.ng compiled comments from social media users in response to Franklin's remarks. User @Elite_Activator commented, "Make everybody rest. Who know if na Wetin he Dey say nahim mistake Nahim make am Dey where him Dey? Had it been na one woman you Dey with maybe she for don kpai you sef who know. See life nor balance na Wetin you choose to do Nahim be your own life."
Another user, @Akikanju1568901, noted, "Oga, you're wrong, life is not bread and butter, it's not a straight forward path based on personal preferences, life and the decisions that we make are based on individual realities and complexities. Or do you mean people from failed marriages and relationships shouldn't love or continue with life and have children with the new people in their lives that they share good bonds with? Fingers are not equal and your own personal experience doesn't have to be other people's experience in life, work in your own life and let other people make their own decisions based on their own realities in life. You are not sensible or intelligent enough to offer love or life advice. Mind your business."
Ubi Franklin Defends Seyi Vodi
In other news, Ubi Franklin previously defended celebrity tailor Seyi Vodi over the massive fees he charges for his fashion business. Franklin joined an online debate to reveal that he once purchased a N2 million Agbada from the tailor at a discounted rate of N1.7 million. He also disclosed that he personally witnessed the fashion designer sell clothes worth N30 million in just two hours.
