Man sets social media abuzz as he weds three women same day

Social media has been literally on fire after a man reportedly married three women in a single day in Ilorin, Kwara State.

The incident, said to have taken place in Ilorin, came to public attention after a video surfaced on X. In the clip, the groom stood in the middle of three young women, placing his hands on their shoulders as they posed together. The scene quickly drew attention, triggering heated conversations across social media.

While some users treated the development as a cultural expression and personal decision, others questioned the timing, responsibility and economic implications of taking on three wives at once

As the video continues to circulate, the development has reignited debate about polygamy, tradition and modern realities. Supporters see it as a matter of choice and culture, while critics argue that such decisions come with heavy emotional and financial responsibilities.

Regardless of the differing views, the wedding ceremony in Ilorin has become one of the most talked-about topics online.

Some of the comments:
Chydymma @delish_farms wrote, “What’s what Nigeria is good at marrying many wives n procreating.”

Lumii | Video Editor. @Lumii_fied added, “Men are the price abi weytin dem deh talk.”

PÅŮĽ @PaulEngineer appeared to connect it to the present political climate, saying, “For this jagaban regime Omo this man has to stand well.”

Whalex 🇳🇬 @Big_moore013 reacted humorously, stating, “Jaiye lo idan 😂 you go don know say this one na one of king Solomon descendant.”

Boniface Chinedum 🦁👑 @chinedum90 claimed, “Funny enough one of them if not two is pregnant already.”

TUKAY DOLL$ @tukaydolls shared a proverb-like take: “One wife = Peace Two wives = war Three wives = peace

Kunle Aremu 🇳🇬 @kunle_aremu questioned the financial strength behind the move, writing, “Oya now. Na big man he be for this current Naija economy? Omoh, people get mind oo 😂”

Omo iya Elepa @Amebobab criticised the act sharply, saying, “Nah Poor and illiterate man dey do all this rubbish, you’ll hardly see a rich and educated man do all this sort of rubbish.”