Veteran Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has once again stirred discussions on social media with her recent remarks about the evolving societal perception of single mothers in Nigeria. During a media interaction, she emphasized that single mothers are no longer viewed with the stigma they once carried and that men are increasingly recognizing the value of women who have successfully raised children.
According to Iyabo Ojo, her observations are rooted in real-life experiences, where men are actively showing interest in single mothers for marriage due to their maturity, experience, and resilience in raising children. She highlighted that children of single mothers are thriving, which has elevated the social and familial value of these women in contemporary society.
Single motherhood is gaining respect
Iyabo Ojo stated, “Single motherhood is not a stigma anymore. Men are begging us single mothers to marry them because we have experience. Because the children of single mothers are making it. Society is beginning to recognize our efforts and the lessons we bring into relationships. It’s no longer about judgment; it’s about respect and acknowledgement of what we bring to the table.”
Her comments have sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, with many users applauding her stance, while others raised questions about perceived contradictions in personal life choices and broader societal norms. Her remarks have ignited debates surrounding marriage, parenting, and gender roles in modern Nigerian society, with many online users weighing in on the implications for single mothers today.
Social media reactions:
@kag: “Everybody mad about the speech… I wanna know what party this is! Where is this meeting? Is this the annual end of year single mothers association party? What’s really going on?”
@olulade15: “Coming from the same person that won’t allow her son to marry a single mother. Hypocrites.”
@blussyburi06: “Make home tell her only son to marry a single mother… If she go greeting tell am… Nonsense.”
@EstherOfGrace: “Married men chasing single mothers, interesting times indeed.”
The discussion highlights a growing trend in societal acceptance and appreciation for single mothers who have demonstrated independence, resilience, and the ability to raise successful children, changing the dynamics of dating and marriage in Nigeria. Many commentators noted that single mothers are now being recognized as valuable partners, as experience and maturity are increasingly prioritized by prospective partners over traditional stereotypes.
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"Men are now chasing after single mothers, they are begging us because we have experience" – Iyabo Ojo pic.twitter.com/5HI8BgpCHY
— Metro Naija (@metronaija) December 20, 2025