Alake of Egbaland Is Married To The Same Woman For 43 Years

 

In a clime where marrying many wives is the norm amongst traditional title holders, the Alake of Egbaland, HRH Oba Michael Adedotun Gbadebo is married to only one woman, Olori Tokunbo, and they have been married for 43 years. 

Reports have it that he is perhaps the only long serving Oba in Nigeria married to only one wife. He assumed the throne of Alake of Egbaland in 2005.

At a wedding reception recently where his royal highness was the chair of the occasion, he said he still shares the same bed with his wife and mother of his children. He also praised his wife for being an incredible partner. He said they have a strong bond and he never had the need to marry another woman.

The Oba who is 71, said his grandfather had 24 wives, while his own father had 3. But he decided one wife was enough for him. 

 

According to him, he and his wife have always shared same room and same bed and that is how it will remain till death do them part. 

So culture can be broken after all!