Nollywood actress Bisola Aiyeola shared her views on marriage, saying that although she considers it essential to society, marriage isn’t a priority in her life.
On the In My Opinion podcast, where actor Uzor Arukwe also shared his views on marriage, Bisola highlighted the responsibilities women often shoulder in relationships, asking why some women should remain married when they still have to do most of the work themselves.
“Women are like, you know what? What’s the point if I still have to do everything myself? Why do I have to be tied to this man all in the name of marriage?” she said.
The single mother of one noted that some women are breadwinners while also bearing children and taking responsibility for childcare and household duties, leaving their partners expecting to be served.
She, however, described marriage as an important institution and said she would be open to it if the opportunity arose.
“Marriage is an institution; it is essential for society. For me, if marriage does come, I will get married, but it is not the core of my existence. I mean, I’m doing pretty good,” she stated.
Bisola, a mother of a 17-year-old daughter, also spoke about the challenges of raising a child as a single parent, explaining that she reminds her daughter that single parenthood is not something to aspire to.
“Being a single parent and looking after my daughter, I still let her know that being a single parent is not that easy. That’s not what you should aspire to be. Bearing the whole load of raising a child shouldn’t be for one person alone,” she said.
Reflecting on turning 40 in January, the actress said she’s happy with her life and personal growth.
“I turned 40 in January. Yeah. I love me so much, and this is the best time of my life,” she added.
