‘At 52, I haven’t found the right man for my life’ – Bimbo Akintola

Bimbo Akintola, an accomplished actress, has addressed various misconceptions regarding her personal life, specifically clarifying the reasons for her childlessness at the age of 52.

In an interview with PulseNG, Akintola indicated that her single status is not a matter of personal choice, but rather a result of circumstances coupled with her high regard for marriage and relationships.

She shared that she once encountered an individual whom she believed could be her lifelong partner; unfortunately, he passed away, and since that time, she has not found anyone who meets her ideals for a partner.

Akintola underscored the significance of honesty and integrity in her life, asserting that she would not enter into marriage unless she is certain that she can envision a lifelong commitment.

She expressed her desire for all aspects of her life to be grounded in truthfulness and authenticity to herself and to God. Furthermore, she conveyed her openness to marriage at any stage in life, should she meet the appropriate individual, emphasizing her belief that marriage represents a sacred union that should be celebrated within a church, surrounded by loved ones.

She revealed that she once met someone she believed she could spend forever with but he passed away and since then, she hasn’t found anyone else who fits her ideal partner.

Akintola emphasised the importance of honesty and truth in her life, stating that she wouldn’t marry someone unless she’s sure she can spend her life with them.

According to her, she wants everything to be in truthfulness and be true to herself and God.

She added that she remains open to marriage at any age if she meets the right person, believing that marriage is a sacred union that should take place in a church, surrounded by loved ones.

She said: “I don’t have children, unfortunately.  Marraige is important. Marriage is simple. It’s something that you do in the house of God.

“You go to church, call everyone that love you and say those vows that you will cherish and do the the rest of your life with. I haven’t found the person I would do the rest of my life with. I did found. But he died. And I haven’t found since then.

“And I can’t lie, I don’t know how to live a lie. I want everything to be in truthfulness. I want to be true to myself and God. I don’t think I would want to marry anyone that I won’t be able to stay with them forever

“If I think I can, if I believe I can, I would do it, even if I’m 78. Why not? Marriage is important. It doesn’t make you, women, it’s not the end and be all of your life.

“But it’s also an important thing to do especially as you get older. And everyone is going their way, children have grown they are going their way. There’s something called loneliness, so you need a companion for the later years.”