Popular Nigerian singer and rapper, Lil Kesh, has shared his thoughts on love, relationships, and why he is not ready to walk down the aisle.
In a recent interview, the ‘Shoki’ crooner revealed that he no longer believes in marriage and has no plans to settle down anytime soon.
Speaking on The Esther Show, the 31-year-old music star explained his reasons for staying single and why he feels marriage may not be for him. He said his current lifestyle and focus on personal growth make it hard to commit to a romantic relationship.
“I’m happier on my own”, Lil Kesh
Lil Kesh, born Keshinro Ololade, revealed that he has been single for a long time and is not actively looking to change that.
“I’m currently single. I’ve been single for a long time,” he said during the interview. “I broke up with my last girlfriend because I realised I could do better on my own. At that point in my life, my career and personal goals were more important. Since then, I’ve not found myself in the right space to manage both love and work.”
He admitted that it would be nice to meet someone who could change his mind, but right now, he’s not searching. “It would be nice to find someone who could make me compromise,” he said. “But for now, I’m not intentional about dating. If I’m dating someone, I have to make time for them. And I just don’t have that time.”
No pressure from family
Lil Kesh also expressed his gratitude for the support he gets from his family. Despite being in his early 30s, his parents have not pressured him to settle down.
“I’m 31 now, and thankfully, my parents are not on my neck about marriage,” he said. “They understand that I’m different and they’ve accepted that.”
The rapper explained that he is not avoiding marriage just to stay free or live a playboy lifestyle. Instead, he believes that many marriages today are unhappy and often end in divorce. That, he says, has made him cautious.
“I don’t believe in marriage”
The singer was clear about his views on the institution of marriage. He said it’s not something he sees himself embracing shortly.
“Marriage? Maybe later. But right now, I’m not thinking about it,” he said firmly. “I’m also not going to intentionally make someone my baby mama, and I’m not going to ‘wife’ anyone anytime soon either.”
He added, “It’s not that I want to be free or live recklessly. I just don’t believe in marriage. They don’t work. Look at the number of divorces. I’ve seen too many people in unhappy marriages. That doesn’t mean happy marriages don’t exist, but they are rare.”
Choosing happiness over pressure
Lil Kesh explained that he values peace and happiness over social expectations. He wants to build a happy home one day, but only when he feels truly ready. For now, he believes that forcing himself into a relationship or marriage would not be fair to him or anyone else.
“I want a happy home,” he said. “And right now, I don’t think I can give that. I’m not going to risk someone else’s happiness just to follow society’s timeline.”
He wrapped up the conversation by saying he prefers to focus on personal growth and his music career for the time being.
A personal choice, not a trend
While many celebrities often face pressure to get married or settle down, Lil Kesh has made it clear that he is charting his path. His decision, he says, is about self-awareness and being honest with what he can and cannot offer in a relationship.
Whether his views will change in the future remains to be seen. But for now, Lil Kesh is choosing to stay single, focus on his music, and live life on his terms.
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