Nollywood Actress Toyin Adegbola Discusses Marital Equality and Divorce

A recent statement by Nollywood actress Toyin Adegbola, known popularly as Toyin Tomato, has sparked conversations on marriage and gender equality. During an Instagram live session on Monday, Adegbola urged women to avoid divorce, contending that equality within marriage does not exist. “No matter how terrible your husband is, don’t ever think of chasing him out or leaving his house,” she stated, emphasizing that leaving a marriage could lead to regrets when children have significant life events.

The actress further advised women to stay with their unfaithful husbands while taking steps to protect themselves from sexually transmitted diseases. She recounted how one of her friends annually purchases condoms for her husband when he visits Nigeria, implying that women should face the reality of infidelity. “Can a woman come to Nigeria and her husband buys her condoms? We don’t have equal rights, and I will continue to say this,” Adegbola remarked.

Simultaneously, Adegbola addressed men, urging them to regard their wives as their responsibility and treat them with care. “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,” she noted.

These statements, shared in a public forum, pose significant cultural and social implications, especially concerning gender roles and expectations within marriage. The reactions from the public continue to unfold as discussions about marital dynamics and fidelity progress.