Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has explained why he has never strongly advocated marriage, saying he believes women bear more of its responsibilities, especially childbirth and family expectations.
In a recent interview, the actor noted that women undergo several changes and sacrifices in marriage, including bearing children and taking their husbands’ surnames.
“I’ve never really been an advocate of marriage, because I feel like it’s more tasking for the woman. She’s the one that bears the child. She takes your last name. A lot of things happen,” he said.
Arukwe also reflected on the pressure people face to get married by a certain age, recalling how society often questions people who reach 25 unmarried.
“Growing up, you’re 25, you’re not married. What’s happening? At this age, I already have five children,” he said.
The actor added that he had met women who didn’t want children, noting that not every woman shares the same expectations about motherhood.
“I feel like now, there are women who don’t even want to have children. I’ve met at least two or three,” he added.
