Akuku Danger
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Ancentus Ogwella Akuku was widely regarded as Kenya
's most prominent polygamist
.
Nicknamed "Danger" because women were so attracted by his handsome looks, Ancentus Akuku was in his late 90s when he died of natural causes. He died on October 3, 2010, aged 94, after a short illness
. He was pronounced dead at the New Nyanza General Hospital in Kisumu
.
Akuku Danger was legendary in Kenya. He married his first wife in 1939 and became a polygamist some 70 years ago at the age of 22. In his life Akuku married over 100 wives, divorced 85 on grounds of their infidelity and sired 160 children. He outlived 12 of his wives, marrying the last one in 1992.
There were so many children in his family that Akuku established two elementary schools solely to educate his children, as well as a church for his growing family to attend. In past interviews Akuku told local journalist
s he was responsible for naming all of his children, as way to bond with them.
Kenya
Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
's most prominent polygamist
Polygamy
Polygamy is a marriage which includes more than two partners...
.
Nicknamed "Danger" because women were so attracted by his handsome looks, Ancentus Akuku was in his late 90s when he died of natural causes. He died on October 3, 2010, aged 94, after a short illness
Illness
Illness is a state of poor health. Illness is sometimes considered another word for disease. Others maintain that fine distinctions exist...
. He was pronounced dead at the New Nyanza General Hospital in Kisumu
Kisumu
Kisumu is a port city in western Kenya at , with a population of 355,024 . It is the third largest city in Kenya, the principal city of western Kenya, the immediate former capital of Nyanza Province and the headquarters of Kisumu County. It has a municipal charter but no city charter...
.
Akuku Danger was legendary in Kenya. He married his first wife in 1939 and became a polygamist some 70 years ago at the age of 22. In his life Akuku married over 100 wives, divorced 85 on grounds of their infidelity and sired 160 children. He outlived 12 of his wives, marrying the last one in 1992.
There were so many children in his family that Akuku established two elementary schools solely to educate his children, as well as a church for his growing family to attend. In past interviews Akuku told local journalist
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
s he was responsible for naming all of his children, as way to bond with them.