Nollywood actor and fashion enthusiast Denola Grey expressed his concerns about the excessive emphasis African parents place on marriage, suggesting that they often prioritize their children’s marital status over other important aspects of their lives.
While the interview was ongoing,Denola Grey shared his thoughts on the pressure African parents put on their children to get married, suggesting they should focus on their own relationships instead.
He stated that many parents are unhappy in their marriages but feel stuck, and that they should prioritize their own issues rather than pressuring their children.
Moreso, the interviewer added a humorous remark about parents fixing their wigs, which Denola Grey agreed with, highlighting the need for self-reflection and improvement within their own relationships before worrying about their children’s marital status.
Going on, Denola Grey emphasized the importance of taking one’s time to find the right partner, rather than rushing into marriage to satisfy societal expectations.
He also argued that African parents should not pressure their children to marry hastily, but rather allow them to find their suitable match. While his message resonated with some, others took the opportunity to criticize Denola Grey on a personal level, unrelated to his statement, highlighting the challenges of sharing opinions in the public eye.
Below are some of the reactions;
themagichands.ng wrote, “Men acting girly will never be attractive.”
_prettydollface wrote, “You say what? Half the older generation parents i know are in a happy marriage but then i get his point too”
thereal_ayoaustin wrote, “We know why you aren’t married.”
omega1 wrote, “The werey fit wear G string as he sit down there”
edutex_poundz wrote, “The one in the red suit gives g@y vibes!!”
funkeyi wrote, “I don’t have anything nice to say let me just shut up”
queens_magicmakeovers wrote, “Mister, shall I call you Mr? Pepe Julian Unzima”
liz_world25 wrote, “I don’t like podcasts but Omo he ain’t lying!!! The pressure is too much! They literally just want you married atp more than they want you to be rich!”
angelicglow_skincare wrote, “He said he doesn’t like slavery so marriage is slavery now? Coming from a man sef. Na wa o!”.
