

Popular Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has opened up about his perspective on marriage, revealing that he has never been a strong supporter of the institution because he believes it places an unfair and demanding burden on women.
The film star shared his thoughts during an appearance on the In My Opinion podcast, where the conversation centered on traditional societal expectations and the intense pressure often placed on women regarding matrimony. According to Arukwe, the physical and social realities of family life—from pregnancy and childbirth to adopting a husband's surname and managing household responsibilities—fall disproportionately on women.
These heavy demands shaped his skepticism toward the institution. However, he noted that cultural attitudes are evolving, and society is slowly beginning to recognize that a woman’s worth and identity are not dictated by her marital status or whether she chooses to have children.
"I’ve never really been an advocate for marriage because I feel like it is more tasking for the woman," Arukwe explained during the podcast. "She’s the one who bears the children, takes the man’s last name, and has to deal with a lot of things. So, I feel society is now beginning to catch on to the fact that marriage doesn’t define or make a woman."
Highlighting the shifting generational mindset, the actor contrasted past pressures with current lifestyle choices. He pointed out that while earlier generations often rushed individuals into marrying by age 25 or 30—boasting of having multiple children by those milestones—modern women are increasingly redefining their priorities, with some choosing alternative paths altogether.
"Growing up, people would ask you why you weren’t married at 25 or 30 and talk about how they already had five children by that age," he added. "Now, there are even women who don’t want to have children. I’ve met at least two or three."

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