Famous Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola was recently on the popular women’s talk show, Your View, where she spoke about her desire to have more kids but is no longer interested in getting married.
The actress, known for her vibrant roles in Yoruba films, declared she was not keen on walking down the aisle again. Instead, she expressed a firm desire to have more children with her ex-husband, with whom she already shares a son.
Toriola explained during an exclusive interview with TVC News, that their separation had not severed their connection, as they had built a solid co-parenting relationship that worked seamlessly for their family.
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This arrangement, she noted, allowed them to focus on raising their child while keeping the door open for future siblings.
Her candidness about prioritising family expansion over societal expectations of remarriage sparked widespread conversations across Nigerian social media platforms, with many praising her boldness and others questioning her choice.
Toriola further elaborated that her ex-husband remained a significant part of her life, not out of romantic attachment but due to their shared goals for their child’s upbringing.
She described their communication as open and respectful, a foundation that made her confident in planning more children together. The actress stressed that her decision was deliberate, rooted in what she believed was best for her family’s future.
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This revelation came as a shock to many who assumed Toriola, a prominent figure in Nollywood, would be eager to settle into a new marriage. Instead, she stood firm in her resolve, showcasing a modern approach to family dynamics that challenged traditional Nigerian norms around marriage and divorce.
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Reactions to Actress Wumi Toriola’s choice
@accessoriesby_darkcoffe:
“Some men can be great dads that I can agree, I understand her cause having children with a man that loves your kids it a blessing. I think been a dad is easy than staying married.”
@foodshopabuja:
“My people say “wetin you never see, you never waka reach where e Dey happen” it is wellsssss😃”
@hassan_dgenius:
“U better go marry him o. 😂😂😂 I like her idea of co-parenting sha, it’s her life let her live it as she pleases abeg. 😂😂😂”
@fola_morgan:
“Omoo una still love una self, cos if not there’s nothing like I want to have more kids with my “EX” husband.”
@gif_ted222:
“Nothing like having all your kids with one man 😍I love that”
@mojisadeorganics:
“She want her kids to have one father”
@everyone.loves.gracie:
“To his current partner, hope you dey hear?”
@motara_hairline:
“Her life, her decision. If you have any contrary opinion, channel that energy into becoming a better person😍”
@dotfashion_ng:
“She has once mentioned she wanted all her kids from one man, so if they have an understanding about that, Wetin concern us? Their life their choice 👌”
@adelakuntufayl:
“To those who have a lot to say but chose to keep reading comments, I greet y’all! 😂😂😂”
@olamide_mi__:
“Dey stil dey knack normally 😂mama is in love”
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