By Sulaymon Ruqoya
November 21st, 2024
Nigerian actress and film producer Abimbola Craig has candidly shared her perspective on marriage and why she remains unmarried at the age of 38.
In a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Craig described marriage as a “scam” and critiqued traditional marital roles that often place disproportionate domestic responsibilities on women.
“All marriage is a scam,”she said.
“When I was small, my mum always told me marriage is an institution. She said when they call you ‘Mrs,’ it stands for ‘Master’s in Residential Servicing.’”
Craig clarified that her single status is not due to an aversion to marriage but rather a preference for a partner with a strong sense of self-awareness and purpose.
“I am not married, not because I do not want to be married, but if you are a man who does not know who he is, you cannot be with me,”she emphasized.
Known for her role as Tiwalade in the popular web series *Skinny Girl in Transit*, Craig has also made her mark in Nollywood as the co-producer of the 2019 box office hit *Sugar Rush*, alongside Jade Osiberu.
Earlier this year, she opened up about a life-altering health challenge—a near-death experience following brain surgery in 2014. Craig revealed how she battled severe complications, including nausea, insomnia, and significant weight loss, which left her fearing for her life.
Her frankness about societal expectations of women and her own life journey has earned her praise from fans and colleagues alike, highlighting her resilience and independence in an industry often rife with pressures to conform.