Nigerian singer and rapper Lil Kesh has sparked conversations with his bold and honest take on relationships and marriage. The Shoki crooner, known for his energetic performances and chart-topping hits, opened up in a recent interview about why tying the knot is not currently on his radar and may never be.
Speaking on The Esther Show, Lil Kesh didn’t hold back as he revealed that he has been single for a long time and isn’t actively pursuing a relationship. The reason? A mix of personal growth, career focus, and a growing skepticism about the institution of marriage itself.
“I’m currently single. I have been single for a long time. I broke up with my last girlfriend because I figured out that I could do better on my own, as far as my career, everything that was a priority to me at the time was concerned. And ever since then, I have not been able to find myself in a space where I could juggle both,” he said.
The 31-year-old artist shared that while he’s open to finding someone who might shift his perspective, he isn’t actively looking and definitely isn’t in a rush to settle down.
“It would be nice to find someone who would make me compromise. But now, I’m not intentional about dating because if I’m dating you, I will have to make time for you. Also, I’m no longer a kid. I’m 31. Luckily, my parents are not pressuring me to get married. They have made peace with the fact that I am different.”
When it comes to marriage, Lil Kesh was even more blunt in expressing his stance.
“Marriage? Maybe later. But for now, I’m not of that mindset. I’m also not going to intentionally make anyone my baby mama. I am not going to ‘wife’ anybody anytime soon either. It’s not like I don’t want to get married because I want to be free or be a playboy, I just don’t believe in marriage. They don’t work. Have you seen the rate of divorces? I have seen a lot of unhappy marriages. That doesn’t mean there are not happy ones. But personally, I want a happy home and I don’t feel like I can do that yet. And I’m not going to jeopardise any person’s happiness just because I have to get married.”
His frank remarks have triggered a wave of responses online, with fans and critics weighing in on whether Lil Kesh’s views reflect a growing generational shift in attitudes toward marriage, love, and personal fulfillment.
Whether or not his stance will change with time, one thing is clear, Lil Kesh is not afraid to speak his truth, even when it challenges societal norms.
