I’ve never been an advocate for marriage – Uzor Arukwe

Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has expressed his thoughts on marriage, revealing that he has never been a staunch supporter of the institution. In an interview on the In My Opinion podcast, the actor highlighted the burdens and challenges that women face in a marital union, citing factors such as pregnancy, childbirth, and the assumption of a husband's surname.

He explained that these demands have shaped his views on marriage, emphasizing that society is slowly acknowledging that a woman's identity and value are not contingent upon her marital status. Arukwe stated, "I’ve never really been an advocate for marriage because I feel like it is more tasking for the woman. 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." Reflecting on his upbringing, Arukwe recounted instances when people questioned his unmarried status at 25 or 30, comparing it to the prevalence of young mothers with multiple children. He also mentioned meeting women who choose not to have children.