Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe says he has never been a strong advocate for marriage, arguing that the institution is more taxing for women than for men. In interviews shared via the In My Opinion podcast, he explains that women face greater responsibilities and challenges in marital unions.
Arukwe also says that society often portrays marriage as a measure of a woman’s worth or fulfilment, which he disputes. Rather than viewing marriage as a definition of value, he presents it as a relationship that can demand more from women while not necessarily benefiting them in the way public narratives suggest. Outlets differ mainly in wording—some focus on his personal stance against advocating marriage, while others highlight his argument about the unequal burden on women—but all attribute the same views to the actor on the podcast.
