Veteran Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has spoken candidly about her single status and why she has not yet settled down in marriage, revealing that it is not by choice.
In an interview with Pulse Nigeria, the 52-year-old actress explained that while she remains unmarried and does not have children, she believes deeply in the sanctity of marriage and is waiting for the right person to share her life with.
“I don’t have children, unfortunately. Marriage is important. Marriage is simple. It’s something that you do in the house of God. You go to church, call everyone that loves you and say those vows that you will cherish and do the rest of your life with. I haven’t found the person I would do the rest of my life with. I did find. But he died. And I haven’t found since then.”
Akintola, who hails from a mixed heritage with a mother from Edo State and a father from Oyo State, emphasized that honesty and truthfulness are fundamental to her view on relationships. She noted that she could never commit to a marriage unless she was certain the bond would last a lifetime.
“I can’t lie, I don’t know how to live a lie. I want everything to be in truthfulness. I want to be true to myself and God. I don’t think I would want to marry anyone that I won’t be able to stay with them forever.”
Despite her age, Akintola remains open to marriage and believes the timing is less important than the connection.
“If I think I can, if I believe I can, I would do it, even if I’m 78. Why not?” she said.
While she stressed that marriage does not define a woman’s worth, the actress acknowledged its significance, especially in later years when companionship becomes crucial.
“Marriage is important. It doesn’t make you, women, it’s not the end and be all of your life. But it’s also an important thing to do, especially as you get older. And everyone is going their way, children have grown, they are going their way. There’s something called loneliness, so you need a companion for the later years.”
Akintola’s remarks have sparked conversation online, with many praising her for her vulnerability and clarity on a topic often weighed down by societal pressure.
