Ubi Franklin warns young men against having children with multiple women

Nigerian music executive and entrepreneur, Ubi Franklin, has advised young men to avoid having children with multiple women, describing it as one of the biggest mistakes they could make despite their financial status.

Franklin gave the advice during an episode of his podcast, Talks with Ubi Franklin, published on Wednesday, where he opened up about his personal experiences and urged young people to learn from the decisions he now regrets.

Addressing his audience directly, the music executive said he was speaking from firsthand experience, stressing that neither wealth nor success could shield anyone from the emotional and practical challenges that often come with having children by different women.

“One of the worst decisions you can ever make is to have kids with different women. I’ll tell you, I’m one of those people who are in it, and we can tell you that no matter the money that you think you have, no matter what you think you’re doing, trust me, that should never be a decision you’re going to make in your life,” Franklin said.

He explained that while providing financial support for children may not always be difficult, managing relationships with their mothers could become emotionally draining and complicated.

“Some of us are lucky enough that God has given us some good money to be able to take care of them, but taking care of them is not the problem. It’s managing the emotions of the adults who are their mothers,” he said.

Franklin further cautioned young men against becoming entangled in what is popularly referred to as “baby mama drama,” warning that the emotional strain could have lasting consequences.

“Please and please, no matter the money you have, no matter the life you want to live, let baby mama drama not be part of it, because for some of us, we survived it, but some of you might not be able to survive it,” he added.

Reflecting on his own journey, Franklin admitted that there were aspects of his life he wished he had handled differently, noting that the issue remained one of his biggest personal regrets.

“Some people always say Ubi is a cat with nine lives, and I always say yes, but I don’t know how many lives I have lived. One thing is very important: I wish that some things that have happened in my life, and this is one of them, I wish that I had taken a different road on it,” he said.

Despite expressing regret over some of his past decisions, Franklin emphasized that children remain one of life’s greatest blessings. He encouraged young men to prioritise building stable families and, where possible, raise all their children in one home.

“Children are the best things that we can ever have in our lives. If you can do anything possible in your life, just have all of them in one place,” he stated.

The entrepreneur also disclosed that his podcast series would focus on sharing honest lessons drawn from his personal experiences, with the aim of helping others avoid similar mistakes.

“This series is basically an expose. I’m going to speak about anything and everything, but I feel like it’s an opportunity for you to watch, learn and take home something,” Franklin said.

He concluded by urging viewers to share the message with other young people, saying, “This is just advice. If you come across this video, share it with a young person and let the person know that this is a decision you have to make now, and make sure that you never fall for that trap.”

Franklin’s remarks have since sparked conversations on social media, with many Nigerians commending his openness in sharing personal experiences, while others described his comments as a timely message on responsible parenthood, family stability and the long-term emotional implications of relationship choices.