Nigerian actor Yinka Quadri has said his wife, Sadiat, knew about his relationships with some actresses and continued to offer them hospitality when they visited the family home.
The veteran Yoruba film actor made the remarks in an interview excerpt from African A-List released on Friday, 9 October, according to reporting by Premium Times and PUNCH. His comments describe his own account of events during their marriage. premiumtimesng.com, punchng.com
What Quadri said
According to PUNCH, Quadri recalled that some female colleagues would approach his wife to discuss his relationships with other actresses.
He said some of the women making those disclosures were also romantically involved with him. In his account, his wife already knew about the relationships and did not confront the women.
Quadri also said some actresses stayed at his home when film productions finished late. He recalled that his wife prepared food and looked after them despite knowing they were involved with him. punchng.com
An account from the actor
Premium Times reported that Quadri also acknowledged his wife’s support and credited her sacrifices as a contribution to his career.
The couple met in 1985 and married in 1989, according to the newspaper.
Quadri did not name the actresses in the reported excerpt. His description of his wife’s response should not be taken as a statement from her or proof that she approved of the relationships. Mpremiumtimesng.com
