Moslems make up a slim majority of the nations population, and Islamic law allows a man to have four wives. But anyone, whether Moslem or Christian, can choose to wed under Nigerias Marriage Act, which legally recognizes only one wife.

Is polygamy allowed in Nigeria?

Marrying multiple wives is a lot less common among educated people in Nigeria but polygamy still happens in rural areas, especially in the Muslim north. It is legal. Though the official marriage registry only allows for one wife, it also has a clause that allows for marriage under customary law.

How many husbands can a woman have in South Africa?

The South African governments proposal to allow women to have more than one husband has sparked widespread debate in the country. South Africa already has one of the worlds most liberal constitutions, allowing same-sex marriages for all and polygamy for men.