Polygamy not God’s plan for mankind, says Fuji singer Ayuba

Veteran Fuji musician, Adewale Ayuba, has condemned polygamy, arguing that God ordained a man and a woman in marriage.

Ayuba stated this during an interview with Punch on Saturday, dismissing reports that he divorced his wife after finding out that some of his children weren’t his.

Speaking on the influence of his family in his music over the years, Ayuba said, “That’s part of why this fake news hurts. My family is very proud of me. When people meet my kids, they say, ‘Oh, I’d love to hear your dad sing!’ They even say my music can help solve problems in marriages. To me, music is a calling; a performance of character. It shouldn’t affect your marriage. Some say musicians can’t have stable homes because of female fans, but that’s wrong. If you marry properly, you’ll be fine. God ordained marriage between a man and a woman. Not two wives; just one. God didn’t create Adam and many Eves.”

The celebrity who has remained married for over 30 years shared his secret to maintaining a strong marriage despite fame and public pressure.

Ayuba said, “It’s simple; follow God’s design. I believe there’s a door of blessing in heaven that opens to any man who has a wife. Without a wife, that door won’t open. My marriage is one of the main reasons I’m doing well. That’s why I cherish it. To me, it’s a taboo for a man not to have a woman in his home. Blessings come through family, including your wife and children. When my children ask for something and I can’t provide it immediately, I pray, and God provides. That’s how it works. Even most billionaires are married men because responsibility brings blessings.”

On how his formal education changed his outlook on life and his music career, the Fuji singer said, “Education is one of the reasons my parents allowed me to do music. They told me, ‘If you don’t go to school, no music for you.’ We agreed on certain things— no smoking, no drinking, and when it’s time to marry, only one wife. I kept those rules. The little education I had before going to America really shaped me. From primary to polytechnic, it gave me discipline and perspective. I realised education is very important, and that’s why I still keep learning.”