Nigerian media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo has opened up about his decision not to have children, revealing that reflecting on death, family responsibilities and his personal legacy helped shape his outlook on life.
Key Highlights
- Chude Jideonwo says he decided not to have children, despite being an only child.
- He made the disclosure in an October 2026 interview on Beyond with Ezinne.
- He wrote his will around 2015 or 2016, at the age of 30 or 31.
- The exercise made him confront his fears about death and reflect on his legacy.
- His will provides for his mother and an NGO he supports.
Jideonwo made the disclosure during an October 2026 interview on Beyond with Ezinne, where he discussed writing his will at the age of 30 or 31 and the personal reflections that influenced his decisions about the future.
Writing His Will At 30
The media entrepreneur explained that he prepared his will around 2015 or 2016 after undertaking an exercise that compelled him to confront his fears about death and consider how he wanted to live.
According to him, the process encouraged him to think about the people and causes he wanted to provide for, particularly his mother and a non-governmental organisation he supports.
Beyond planning for the distribution of his assets, the exercise also prompted him to reflect on parenthood and the kind of legacy he wanted to leave behind.
Jideonwo revealed that he eventually realised he did not want to have children, despite being an only child.
Choosing Legacy Over Expectations
His disclosure offers insight into his personal views on family, responsibility and the expectations often associated with marriage and parenthood.
In many societies, only children may face expectations to have children of their own to continue the family line.
However, Jideonwo’s remarks highlight how personal reflection can influence decisions that differ from conventional expectations.
The entrepreneur’s decision to write his will at a relatively young age also underscores his approach to planning for the future, including making provisions for loved ones and causes that matter to him.
Preparing a will is commonly associated with older people or individuals facing serious health concerns, but estate planning can also help younger adults specify how their assets should be distributed and who should benefit from their estate.
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For Jideonwo, the process appears to have served as more than a financial exercise, prompting broader questions about mortality, personal fulfilment and the meaning of legacy.
His comments also contribute to ongoing conversations about whether having children should be regarded as an essential part of adulthood and how individuals define family and fulfilment for themselves.
The interview, however, did not establish whether his views on having children have changed since he reached that realisation.
Jideonwo is known for his work as a media entrepreneur, journalist and filmmaker. He co-founded RED, a media and communications company associated with projects in journalism, public relations and political communications.
He is also the founder of Joy, Incorporated, an initiative focused on helping people build happier and more fulfilling lives.
His latest revelations provide a glimpse into the personal reflections behind his approach to life, family responsibilities and the legacy he hopes to establish beyond traditional expectations of parenthood.
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