Nationwide — Akon sparked debate again after defending polygamy and saying men and women are not equal, linking his views to nature and how he believes relationships are structured. His remarks sparked renewed debate on gender roles and modern relationships.
In an interview with Justin Laboy, Akon confirmed that he practices polygamy and is involved with multiple women. He described it as a personal lifestyle choice and said he does not treat it as something secret or controversial.
According to Rolling Out, the conversation shifted when he was asked whether women should have the same freedom in relationships. Akon rejected the idea, saying, “Absolutely not. It doesn’t work that way. Only in America do they get it twisted where women feel like they’re equal to men.”
He supported his position by pointing to biology and reproduction. Akon said, “A woman can have one baby a year. A man can have a thousand. That’s our purpose and role in life. That’s nature.” He said this difference shapes how he sees roles in relationships.
His remarks spread quickly across social media and triggered strong reactions. Critics argued that his view reduces relationships to reproduction alone and overlooks emotional connection, social structure, and modern ideas of equality between partners.
Akon also suggested that men often try harder to understand women than the other way around. He claimed, “If women understood men the same way, they would rule the world.”