Should Mother -In-Law Have A Say In Her Son’s Home?

In many African homes, especially here in Nigeria, there’s an unspoken tradition that gives mothers-in-law unchecked access and influence in their sons’ marriages. But today, we are asking the hard questions: Should a mother-in-law have a say in running her son’s home?

This vox pop dives into the diverse opinions of Nigerian men and women on this deeply rooted issue that has torn marriages apart, created division, and left many wives emotionally bruised in their own homes.

We are not here to shame, but to challenge norms that permit interference under the guise of parental love. When a mother controls her son’s home, dynamics are disrupted. Respect is mutual, but boundaries must be clear; this is actually not a norm.

If a man truly left his father and mother to cleave to his wife, why is his mother still sitting at the decision table?

This video might shake some tables. Which is good because some tables really need to be flipped.