Popular Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo made headlines this week by stating she feels marriage is an overrated institution. Speaking on her TV show “Iyabo Ojo Uncut,” Ojo revealed that she and her partner, music exec Paul Okoye, have chosen not to get married despite being in a happy relationship.
“I am enjoying my relationship. Luckily for me, he [Paul Okoye] also doesn’t believe in marriage. We feel like it is overrated,” Ojo proclaimed. She received validation from veteran musician Charly Boy, who was a guest on her show and agreed that marriages today face more challenges than in the past.
Charly Boy suggested that perhaps marriages should only have 5-year contracts, to be renewed if both parties remain happy. He blamed individualism and unwillingness to compromise as big problems in modern marriages.
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While Ojo’s comments may seem controversial to some, she makes some reasonable arguments. Marriage as an institution has changed dramatically in recent decades. Divorce rates remain high, even in Nigeria, showing not all marriages stand the test of time.
If Ojo and her partner Paul Okoye feel content in their current arrangement, without the formality of legal marriage, do they need to change what works for them? The most vital thing is that both people feel valued and cared for, not the ceremonial title or societal expectations.
Ojo admits not all may agree with her stance, but for her, marriage does not determine her capacity to have a loving relationship. She and Okoye have chosen their own path forward, concerned more with their happiness than following traditions or obtaining a “married” label.
The actress brings up thought-provoking viewpoints about evaluating what marriage means in modern society. Her openness now sparks deeper conversations around the topic.
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