Uzor Arukwe Critiques Marriage Expectations for Women

Uzor Arukwe, a Nollywood actor, shared his views on marriage during an interview on the In My Opinion podcast, stating that he has never been a strong advocate for it. He explained that women often bear more responsibilities in marriage, including pregnancy, childbirth, and the expectation to take their husbands' surnames.

Arukwe emphasized that these societal expectations and the challenges faced by women have shaped his perspective on marriage. He noted that society is beginning to recognize that marriage does not define or validate a woman's worth.

Arukwe reflected on how, in the past, women were pressured to marry by certain ages, but now there are women who choose not to have children, indicating a shift in societal norms.