Wife is the head of my family -- Actor Elesho

Wife is the head of my family -- Actor Elesho. Nollywood star Adewale Elesho Adeoye, popularly known as Baba Elesho, says his wife is the head of his family. He described his family situation in an interview with AfricanAList, detailing how his mother’s eye condition had left her living with a younger sibling for years. Upon visiting, he learned she was unhappy with that arrangement and decided to move her to Lagos to be closer to him and his wife, a move he said he discussed with his wife first. He recalled a Sunday moment when he approached his wife, prostrated, and announced that he had a visitor named Alhaja, underscoring the importance of dialogue before taking action. The actor framed the decision as a joint matter, emphasizing that his wife’s consent matters to the harmony of the home.

Elesho stressed that in his household, 'you own the home' and that his wife’s opinion shapes every major decision. He argued that balancing care for his mother with respect for his wife reflects a form of leadership grounded in empathy and partnership. He suggested that the belief in a wife-led home reflects broader cultural norms about family governance in Nollywood circles, while still highlighting the need for mutual consent. Overall, the interview highlights how personal relationships influence public figures in Nigeria and underscores the central role of women in family leadership.