Actor Rotimi Salami Reveals Why He Would Still Accept a Child Even if DNA Proves Otherwise
GistmaniaMar 12, 2026Read original
Nollywood actor Rotimi Salami has sparked conversation online after sharing his honest views about paternity, revealing that he would still accept a child as his own even if a DNA test proves the child is not biologically his.
The actor made the revelation during an interview with BBC Yoruba, where he spoke candidly about fatherhood, responsibility, and emotional bonds between parents and children.
According to Salami, the relationship built while raising a child is far deeper than biological ties. He explained that if he had cared for a child from infancy and the child already recognizes him as a father figure, he would never abandon that child simply because of DNA results.
“If DNA says a child isn’t mine, and I have taken the child from infancy as mine, and the child also knows me as his father, I will wholeheartedly accept the child as mine,”he said.
The Nollywood star emphasized that the child should never be made to suffer for circumstances beyond their control. For him, the emotional connection formed while nurturing and raising a child outweighs any biological discovery that might surface later.
Salami also made it clear that in such a situation, any disagreement or emotional conflict would be strictly between him and his wife—not the child.
He stressed that the child would continue to bear his name and regard him as a father because the child is innocent in the matter.
“The child will claim my name forever and also see me as his father, because it’s not the child that created himself or herself. The issue will only be between me and my wife,”he added.
His statement has since generated reactions from fans and social media users, many praising the actor for his compassionate outlook on fatherhood and responsibility.
For many observers, Salami’s comments highlight an important conversation about what truly defines fatherhood—biology or the love, care, and commitment shown while raising a child.