“Fatshimetrie”, the renowned podcast hosted by the talented Toke Makinwa, recently welcomed star host Ik Osakioduwa as a guest. During the captivating interview, Ik reflected on his successful career as a media personality, but also openly discussed his view of finances within his marriage to his wife, Olohije Osakioduwa.
Contrary to some expectations or stereotypes, Ik was clear that he did not expect his wife to take responsibility for certain expenses, such as children’s school fees. He firmly emphasized: “I’m not a big spender and I don’t pretend to be one of those men who has all the money in the world, but I don’t look in my wife’s wallet for anything. either.”
Then he added: “It’s like being at the gym, she can see that ‘IK’s money is a little tight today’ and she can decide to step in. I don’t ask her to not, but she can choose to do it and it’s nice to see, but I quickly return the money to her once I have the opportunity. It’s just the way I operate, it’s my system. and I know that every system is different.”
Ik categorically stated that he would not share the financial burdens of the household equally with his wife. He said: “I know many men who share 50/50 with their wives. I will never, ever in my life share equally. My wife doesn’t even know how much the children’s school fees cost .She’s informed, but she’s never had to come out with money to say she’s paying tuition and she never will.”
This candid stance from Ik highlights his personal beliefs about managing finances in his household, highlighting a unique and specific approach to his relationship. His refusal to put his wife in a position where she would have to contribute financially to daily expenses shows a deep respect for their family dynamic and clarity about the financial roles he has chosen to play within his marriage.
Ultimately, every couple has their own way of managing their finances, and Ik and his wife’s choices simply reflect an arrangement that works for them. This transparency on the delicate subject of money within marriage offers an interesting insight into the diversity of financial approaches adopted by couples, highlighting the importance of communication and mutual respect in the management of family finances.