{
  "id": 14962978,
  "title": "I’ve never been an advocate for marriage – Uzor Arukwe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/ive-never-been-an-advocate-for-marriage-uzor-arukwe",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T13:00:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/ive-never-been-an-advocate-for-marriage-uzor-arukwe/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Nollywood actor, Uzor Arukwe, has shared his views on marriage, stating that he has never been a strong advocate for the institution because he believes women bear more responsibilities and challenges in the union. The actor made this known during an interview on the In My Opinion podcast, where he discussed societal expectations surrounding marriage […] I’ve never been an advocate for marriage –…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}