Kanayo O. Kanayo, the iconic Nollywood actor renowned for his bold perspectives on social matters, has ignited a significant debate with his recent comments on the necessity of financial accountability in marriage, delivering a compelling message to men who do not rise to the occasion.
Kanayo asserted that any man who is unable to support his family has lost his entitlement to intimacy, and he was unequivocal in his demand for men to take responsibility for their vital role.
In his characteristically straightforward manner, Kanayo O. Kanayo emphasized that sustaining one’s family is not merely a casual duty—it is a crucial foundation of marriage. He referenced sacred texts, underscoring that a man’s obligation to his family is ordained by divine authority.
Kanayo’s message extended beyond urging men to take action; he also spoke to women, advising them to be wary of overly shielding their husbands from financial difficulties.
While supporting their partners during challenging times is essential, he cautioned that ignoring persistent laziness or financial recklessness merely perpetuates detrimental behavior.
His words;
“I woke up to a trend that I found disturbing. It is useless and dangerous — a man depends on a man to feed him. The most disturbing part is that women want to defend their husbands so that whatever is happening in their homes does not go out
“But sometimes it is detrimental to his progress. Every man has a responsibility to his family. Like we read in the holy books a man who does not provide for his family is worse than.
“But I am saying on this note that a man who cannot feed his family has no need and no use to use his private part on a woman. It is a responsibility. This is an advice to young women. Know who you marry.
“I have been disturbed by this. Do not make the defense for man to make him irresponsible. He does not take his bills again. Especially if your children are still within the growing age. When you have to pay school fees and so on. It brings a whole lot to the woman.
“It brings pressure on the woman. I have a personal experience of somebody who even if the car of the wife goes bad pretends he does not know. It got to a level when the conversion became so open. There is a need for every man to be hardworking.”
