Veteran actress Bimbo Akintola has shared that she has declined several marriage proposals, as she has yet to meet the right person.
In a recent interview, the 52-year-old explained that she doesn’t see being single as a bad thing, highlighting that she’s simply waiting for the right partner to share her life with.
“For me not to have found my partner, the person I want to spend the rest of my life with, I don’t see it as a negative. I’ve been proposed to many times, and I’ve said no,” she said.
She warned against rushing into marriage due to societal pressure, citing Nigeria’s rising divorce rates as a consequence of hasty decisions.
“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,” she added.
Akintola also stressed the importance of teaching both sons and daughters equal responsibility and accountability.
“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 said.
Additionally, she advised women to focus on building relationships with hardworking men rather than those solely defined by wealth.
