Renowned Nollywood actress Toyin Adegbola, popularly known as Toyin Tomato, has stirred controversy with her remarks on marriage and divorce.
During an Instagram live session on Monday, Toyin Tomato urged women to endure unfaithful husbands and avoid divorce.
Toyin Tomato emphasized that equality does not exist in marriage, advising women to stay with their husbands despite infidelity. “No matter how terrible your husband is, don’t ever think of chasing him out or leaving his house, because later, you will have to beg when your children have an important event.”
She suggested that women take precautions against sexually transmitted diseases, citing a friend who buys condoms for her husband. “I have a friend who buys packs of condoms for her husband whenever he is visiting Nigeria… Stay in your husband’s house and beg him to protect himself.”
Toyin Tomato appealed to men to treat women with compassion, acknowledging the complexities of male-female relationships. “Please, men, take us as your cross and see us as your first child. We have also married you and taken you as our first child because, despite how wise men are, they can also be very foolish.”
The actress’s remarks have sparked intense debate, with some criticizing her stance on divorce and others applauding her honesty. The discussion highlights the complexities of marriage and relationships in modern society.
