Bimbo Akintola Opens Up: The Real Reason I’m Still Single And Childless At 52

Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has revealed why she remains single at 52.

In an interview with Pulse Nigeria, the veteran actress disclosed that she has no children and that her single status is not entirely by choice.

Akintola, whose mother hails from Edo State and father from Oyo State, described marriage as a sacred union meant to be celebrated in the house of God, surrounded by loved ones. She explained that she has not yet found the right person to spend her life with.

According to her, she once met someone she believed she could share forever with, but he sadly passed away, and she has not found anyone else since. She emphasized that honesty and truth are non-negotiable for her, and she would only marry if she was certain she could be with that person for life.

The actress added that she remains open to marriage at any age—even at 78—if she meets the right person. She stressed that while marriage does not define a woman’s worth, it becomes more significant as people grow older and children move on with their own lives, noting that companionship helps prevent loneliness in later years.

“I don’t have children, unfortunately,” she said. “Marriage is important. It’s something you do in the house of God, in the presence of those who love you, and you make vows to spend the rest of your life together. I haven’t found the person I’d do that with. I once did, but he died, and I haven’t found anyone since. I can’t lie to myself or live a false life. I want to be true to myself and to God. If I believe I can be with someone forever, I’ll do it—even if I’m 78. Why not?”