Bimbo Akintola Opens Up on Remaining Single, Love Lost, and the Importance of Companionship

Veteran Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has candidly shared why she remains unmarried at 52, revealing that her single status is not a matter of choice.

In an emotional interview with Pulse Nigeria, the award-winning thespian explained that she once met a man she truly believed she could spend forever with — but he sadly passed away. Since then, she has not met anyone else who could fill that role in her life.

“I can’t lie; I don’t know how to live a lie,” Akintola said. “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 forever.”

The actress, whose mother hails from Edo State and father from Oyo State, described marriage as a sacred union that should take place in God’s house, surrounded by loved ones. For her, honesty and emotional certainty are non-negotiable before taking that step.

While she has no children, Akintola said she is open to marriage at any age — even at 78 — if she meets the right person. She stressed that although marriage does not define a woman’s worth, it gains importance with age, particularly when children grow up and leave, making companionship in later years vital to avoid loneliness.

“Marriage is important,” she said. “It doesn’t make you as a woman, but it’s an important thing to do as you get older… there’s something called loneliness, so you need a companion for the later years.”

Opinion:
Bimbo Akintola’s openness is refreshing in a culture where women, especially in the public eye, often face pressure to present a certain narrative about marriage and family. Her story is both heartbreaking and inspiring — heartbreaking because it’s rooted in love lost, but inspiring because it shows a fierce commitment to living authentically. She refuses to settle for companionship without true connection, even if that means waiting decades. In an era of instant gratification, her patience, honesty, and faith are a quiet reminder that love, when it comes, should be real — not rushed.