Blaqbonez, the Nigerian rapper whose real name is Emeka Akumefule, sparked discussion this week when he said he would be open to having an open marriage and explained his view on why many long-term couples lose intimacy over time.
In a recent appearance on the In My Opinion podcast, Blaqbonez stated: “I don’t mind having an open marriage. Most married couples, you don’t keep having the same amount of sex you were having at the beginning. It will reduce.” He argued that the physical frequency of a relationship changes over time, especially when one partner is busy touring or working, and therefore allowing some flexibility could help sustain the broader relationship.
He also said it is acceptable, in his view, “if somebody is satisfying her sexually while I’m hustling, touring, I’m not available to be getting intimate with her all the time. That is okay. There is more to marriage than sex.” Blaqbonez added that emotional and mental connection matter to him. He claimed that even if his future partner were intimate with someone else, that person could not replace the bond he builds: “It will be difficult for a random person to just come and match up with what I have put in there.”
He also revealed how he envisions his future marriage structurally: “If I’m even going to get married, I need two rooms. Me and my wife will only meet when we want to have intimacy.”
These remarks have sparked reactions online, with some praising his honesty about relationship dynamics and others questioning how realistic or fair his proposal is for his future partner. Either way, Blaqbonez’s statements highlight changing conversations around marriage, monogamy and intimacy within both celebrity and wider social circles.
