Why I’m Unmarried and Childless at 52, Bimbo Akintola
In a heartfelt conversation with Pulse NG, veteran Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola offered clarity on her single and childless status at age 52. She made it clear that this isn’t a deliberate choice but largely shaped by life’s unpredictable turns, as well as her deeply held values regarding marriage and honesty.
Akintola shared that she once met someone she genuinely believed she would spend the rest of her life with—but tragically, he passed away. Since then, she hasn’t encountered anyone who matches her standards of integrity and lifelong commitment.
For her, marriage must be rooted in honesty. She’s unwilling to commit unless she’s certain the relationship is genuine and enduring. She remains open to marriage at any age, even in her late seventies—if the right person comes along.
While she acknowledges that marriage isn’t the sole marker of a woman’s worth, she notes that companionship becomes increasingly valuable as one grows older. “Children eventually grow up and move on,” she observed. When that happens, loneliness can be very real, making a life partner an important presence in one’s later years.