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Nollywood Star Bimbo Akintola Advocates for Thoughtful Relationships

9/28/2025

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Bimbo Akintola, a 52-year-old Nollywood actress, says she has declined multiple marriage proposals to pursue the right partner.
She argues that remaining single isn’t negative and criticizes rushing into marriage, linking it to Nigeria's rising divorce rates.
She urges shared parenting, advises women to seek hardworking partners over wealth, and says her soulmate loss shapes her view on happiness.

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Bimbo Akintola, a 52-year-old Nollywood actress, says she has declined multiple marriage proposals to pursue the right partner.
She argues that remaining single isn’t negative and criticizes rushing into marriage, linking it to Nigeria's rising divorce rates.
She urges shared parenting, advises women to seek hardworking partners over wealth, and says her soulmate loss shapes her view on happiness.