Yinka Quadri, one of Nollywood’s most recognised faces, opened up about his personal life in a recent interview, saying his wife knows he is dating several actresses and still provides them with food and hospitality. The veteran actor explained that the women sometimes approach his wife with gossip, yet she simply acknowledges the situation and continues to care for them when they stay over after late‑night shoots on Kano Street.
The actor’s admission
Quadri, who has been a staple of Nigerian cinema for decades, said his wife’s reaction is unusually calm. He recounted that some of the women he dates, whom he referred to as “concubines,” would first befriend his wife and then tell her that he was seeing a particular actress. “My concubines will make friends with my wife and go and gossip to her that her husband is sleeping with a particular actress, and there are some that am dating among them, that went to gossip to my wife out of jealousy, meanwhile my wife knows we’re dating,” he told reporters.
He added that despite these revelations, his wife does not argue or confront the women. Instead, she simply tells them she is already aware of the situation. The actor said this calm acceptance extends to practical matters, such as feeding the guests and allowing them to stay the night when filming runs late. “Sometimes when we do production till midnight, and they end up sleeping in my house in Kano Street, despite knowing am dating them, she will still give them food and everything,” Quadri said.
How the women interact with his wife
According to Quadri, the dynamic often begins with jealousy. Some of the actresses he dates reportedly inform his wife of their own involvement with him, hoping to provoke a reaction. Rather than sparking a confrontation, his wife’s response is to acknowledge that she already knows about the relationships. Quadri described the pattern: the women first become friends with his wife, then share the gossip, and finally find themselves being accommodated by the same woman they tried to upset.
The actor emphasized that his wife’s behavior is consistent, regardless of the time or the number of guests. “My wife knows I’m dating other actresses, when we finish shooting sometimes and some of the actresses I’m dating comes to sleep in my house, my wife still gives them food and entertain them even though she knows they’re my girlfriends. She doesn’t complain,” Quadri said in the interview.
Public reaction and cultural context
Quadri’s candid disclosure has generated a wave of comments on social media platforms, with many users expressing surprise at the level of tolerance shown by his wife. Some viewers see the situation as an example of personal compromise, while others question the dynamics of marital fidelity in the public eye.
In Nigeria, the private lives of film stars often become a matter of public interest, especially when they intersect with traditional expectations of marriage. While polygamous arrangements are legally recognized in some parts of the country, the scenario Quadri described does not fit the formal structure of multiple wives; rather, it involves informal relationships that coexist with his legal marriage.
Experts on family dynamics note that the actor’s account highlights a form of accommodation that, while uncommon, is not unheard of in certain social circles where public figures manage multiple personal ties. The wife’s willingness to provide food and shelter may stem from a desire to avoid public scandal, maintain household harmony, or simply accept a personal arrangement that works for her.
What may come next
Quadri did not indicate any intention to change his personal arrangements, and his wife’s stance appears unchanged. The actor’s interview was recorded for a video feature, and the clip has been shared widely online. No further statements from Quadri’s wife have been released at this time.
The story adds another layer to ongoing discussions about the private lives of Nollywood personalities and the ways they deal with relationships under media scrutiny. As the video continues to circulate, observers will likely watch for any follow‑up comments from either Quadri or his spouse, which could clarify how the couple plans to handle future productions that keep actresses at their home late into the night.
