Lola Idije Advocates for Women's Choices in Marriage

Veteran Nollywood actress Toyin Afolayan, popularly known as Lola Idije, has spoken out against societal pressure on women to marry early. During her appearance on the Africanlist Podcast, she stated that some women may not find their life partners until they are 40 or 50 years old.

Idije urged society to stop judging women who raise children without husbands, explaining that many become single mothers due to circumstances beyond their control. She emphasized that not every woman has a husband to assist in raising children, and some are left to shoulder family responsibilities alone.

Idije pointed out that being a single mother does not imply a wrong decision, as life can lead individuals into unexpected situations. She cautioned against pressuring women at a young age, suggesting that such pressure could lead to poor marital choices.