Award-winning Ghanaian rapper Edem has shared rare insights into his marriage, parenting philosophy, and what he believes men should consider before choosing a life partner.
Speaking in an interview with Zionfelix on January 6, 2026, Edem expressed pride in his wife and commended her efforts in keeping their home together.
“I’m proud of my wife; she’s really trying,” he said.
According to the rapper, men who intend to marry should prioritise women with strong motherly instincts.
“If you want to marry a woman, look for someone who is a mother figure because the woman you’re marrying is supposed to raise some people. What I look for is someone who can raise my kids,” he explained.
He stressed that parenting responsibilities often rest more on women, especially when relationships fail.
“If both of you don’t make it, the children will still be with the woman more. You need to look at someone who has mother instincts who can raise, groom, and take care of a home,” he shared.
Edem stated that beyond nurturing abilities, a woman’s intelligence also plays a critical role in building a stable home.
“The brain of a woman is also very important. I feel if someone has become your best friend and they’re doing something, you need to encourage them, and I’m very proud of her,” he noted.
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Touching on his own love story, Edem disclosed that he and his wife began dating in 2009 and married in 2013.
The couple welcomed their first child while they were still dating, when his wife was still in school.
He further shared that his father-in-law advised against rushing into marriage simply because they had a child together.
“Her father said we shouldn’t get married because we have a child together. We should marry when we are sure that we’re ready and compatible,” Edem recounted.
The rapper said the family was given ample time to understand each other and make an informed decision about marriage, a move he believes contributed to the strength of their union.
“He gave us time to know each other well and think things through before we decided that it’s a good time to make a complete family. We were not pressured to get married, and that also helped,” he revealed.
Edem emphasised that the true measure of marriage is not the ceremony but its durability.
“The longevity is the most important thing in marriage,” he added.
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