Speaking against the societal pressure placed on unmarried women, Nollywood actress Tayo Adeniyi has revealed that women’s worth is not defined by marriage and motherhood.

In a video on social media, the actress urged women to pursue fulfilment beyond societal expectations

According to her, women could live fulfilled lives whether or not they were married or had children.

“Please, de-centre marriage. You do not have to get married, and you do not have to have kids also. If you’re in your 40s and you’ve tried your best to find a man to be married or perhaps you’re married and you haven’t got any kids, please, I beg you, you can be whole without these things. You can be a whole you without having kids, without having a man in your life. Just get your life together,” she stated.

Speaking against the continual stay in bad and abusive marriages, the actress urged women to choose themselves, noting that they can still live happy and meaningful lives without a husband or children.

Adeniyi, however, clarified that her words aren't against marriage but an advise to women to know that life can still be great for them without attachment to men.

“You can be happy without children. You can be happy without a husband. Life has changed. Seasons have changed. If it does not come naturally, let it go. Trust me, if it’s going to happen, it will happen, and if it is not happening, there’s absolutely nothing you can do to make it happen,” she added.

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