Nollywood actor Deyemi Okanlawon has openly stated he would be willing to quit acting if his wife becomes the main financial provider for their family, a declaration made during his appearance on the popular Tea With Tay podcast. The actor shared his thoughts in a lighthearted yet sincere manner, emphasizing his commitment to family values over traditional gender roles in income generation. He expressed a willingness to step into the role of a stay-at-home husband, taking on household responsibilities and childcare, even if he lacks cooking skills. His remarks have sparked wide discussion across social media, with fans and critics weighing in on his stance.
Okanlawon revealed that if his wife’s business ventures generate between $1 million and $10 million annually, he would gladly leave the acting industry behind. “I pray to God my wife hits a business that earns between $1 million and $10 million per year. You won’t see me act again,” he said during the podcast. He further explained that he would embrace domestic life fully, including taking children to school and preparing meals, despite his current lack of culinary experience. “I will become a house husband. I will take my children to school and even cook, despite not knowing how to,” he added, highlighting his flexibility and emotional maturity in family dynamics.
The actor also acknowledged that many men struggle emotionally when their wives earn more, often leading to tension and insecurity in relationships. “I find that a lot of men are not comfortable with that dynamic, so they become hypersensitive and complain over little things,” he noted. Okanlawon contrasted this with his own mindset, stressing that his primary goal is to remain valuable to his family regardless of who earns more. “My only prayer is that, as a human being, regardless of gender, I should be valuable to my family,” he said, reinforcing his belief in mutual respect and shared responsibility.
His comments have drawn mixed reactions online. Some praised his progressive outlook, while others questioned his motives, with one social media user writing, “Simps! This is how you know them. The signs are always there. Anything to please a woman.” Another user commented, “That’s when you will start to lose your respect…. She starts to see you as nothing, because once a woman starts providing she starts to feel like and Alpha male.” Despite the criticism, Okanlawon’s words reflect a growing conversation in Nigerian society about shifting gender roles and redefining masculinity in modern relationships. His openness may encourage more public discourse on financial equality and partnership in marriage.
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