Veteran Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has challenged societal narratives regarding single mothers in Nigeria, asserting that the shame once associated with raising a child alone has dissipated.
Changing Perceptions
According to the screen diva, the dynamic has shifted, and men are now actively pursuing women who have raised children, valuing their experience and the success of their offspring.
She stated:
“Single motherhood is not a stigma anymore. Men are begging us single mothers to marry them because we have experience. Because the children of single mothers are making it,”
Online Backlash
Her assertion has ignited a firestorm of debate on social media. While the discussion touches on evolving gender roles, many netizens accused the actress of hypocrisy, questioning whether she would hold the same standard for her own son.
@kag asked:
“Everybody mad about the speech… I wanna know what party this is! Where is this meeting? Is this the annual end of year single mothers association party? What’s really going on?”
@olulade15 critiqued:
“Coming from the same person that won’t allow her son to marry single mother. Hypocrites”
@blussyburi06 commented:
“Make home tell hik only son to marry single mother.. If she go greeting tell am.. Nonsense”
@EstherOfGrace observed:
“Married men chasing single mothers”