'Inside our polygamous marriage'

You may have heard about South Africa’s viral Netflix show, The Polygamist. The series has been trending across the continent, sparking conversations about relationships, marriage and fidelity.

Now, according to the Pew Research Center, a US-based think tank, only around 2% of the world's population lives in polygamous households. However, the practice is most common in sub-Saharan Africa, where an estimated 11% of people are part of polygamous families.

So, what is it really like to be in a polygamous marriage, and why do some people choose this way of life? We hear from Takid Master, his first wife, Cecilia, and his second wife, Mariam, about how their relationship works.

Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna

Producers: Fana Negash, Carolyne Kiambo and Bella Twine

Senior Producers: Priya Sippy and Charles Gitonga

Technical Producer: David Nzau

Editors: Rhoda Odhiambo and Maryam Abdalla