Veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu and his wife shared insights into their marital finances, disclosing how they do split-bill approach.
The Veteran actor posted a lighthearted video on Instagram, where he and his wife humorously revealed their bill-splitting arrangement, with his wife surprisingly taking on most financial responsibilities, covering expenses such as rent, food, school fees, utilities, children’s clothing, fuel, and more.
In a playful video, Chiwetalu Agu jokingly asked his wife about her financial role in their household, and she cleverly responded that her responsibility is to “spend his money”.
Apart from chinwetalu agu, Media personality and actor IK Osakioduwa shared his opposing views on splitting bills with his wife, stating in an interview that he has never and will never divide financial responsibilities with her. He explained that his wife isn’t aware of expenses like school fees and has never used her own money for such payments, emphasizing his preference for shouldering these responsibilities himself.
Content creator and skit maker KieKie sparked online conversations last year when she candidly shared her experience of splitting bills with her husband, highlighting the benefits of mutual financial responsibility and how it fosters a more equitable and stable partnership.
Actress Peggy Ovire criticized Kiekie’s bill-splitting approach, suggesting she should acknowledge earning more than her husband. Peggy emphasized traditional gender roles, stating it’s the husband’s duty to cover expenses since he can afford it. In her own marriage, Peggy asserted her husband wouldn’t allow her to split bills, instead, her responsibilities focus on managing the home and providing support in emergencies.
Actress Chizzy Alichi shared her thoughts on the bill-splitting debate, aligning with Peggy Ovire’s views. Chizzy stated she wouldn’t participate in splitting bills with her husband, firmly believing it’s his responsibility to provide for the household.