“I Don’t See Being Unmarried as a Downside” – Actress Bimbo Akintola
Veteran Nollywood actress, Bimbo Akintola, has revealed that despite receiving numerous marriage proposals over the years, she turned them all down because she is yet to find the right partner.
Speaking in a recent interview, the 52-year-old actress said: “For me, not finding my partner the person I want to spend the rest of my life with isn’t a negative. I’ve been proposed to many times, and I’ve said no.”
She also spoke about the pressure women face when it comes to marriage, warning against rushing in for the wrong reasons. “Did you just marry because people say marry? Look at divorce ratings now in Nigeria, it’s skyrocketing. Some people are married before they leave the reception if the marriage has broken up.”
Akintola went further to stress that both sons and daughters should be raised with equal responsibility. “Teach your sons that their body is the temple of God the same way you teach your daughters. As soon as you impregnate a girl, no more school for you, my dear. Go and work and raise your child.”
She also touched on online bullying, advising women not to focus on “rich men” but on men who are hardworking and ready to grow with them.
