Kumawood actor Big Akwes has stirred controversy with his bold remarks on the importance of money in relationships, claiming it’s a “disgrace” for a man to fail to buy a Valentine’s Day gift for his partner. During an interview on Max TV, Big Akwes addressed a question from a male viewer who asked what to do if he couldn’t afford a Valentine’s gift for his girlfriend. The actor’s response was direct: You have to put some money down and get something nice for your girlfriend. If you can’t afford a gift for Valentine’s, why is she still with you? Sell your phone and buy something for your partner.
He went on to say: She should run away from the relationship. It is a disgrace for you not to be able to afford even a bar of chocolate for your girlfriend. It is a big insult.
Money is necessary in relationships; the sex is not enough, he argued
In the event that your beau can’t buy anything for you, leave the relationship. In any case, on the off chance that he does, you ought to likewise have the option to get something for him — a watch or something will be OK, he finished up
Big Akwes’ comments have started a warmed discussion, with some concurring with his position on monetary obligation in connections, while others contend that affection ought not be attached to material gifts.