Nollywood actress Damilola Adegbite has candidly explained why she has not remarried since her first marriage ended, placing her child’s well-being above her own desires for companionship. In a heartfelt message, the actress revealed the deeper considerations single parents must weigh when considering a new partner.
Damilola made it clear that her decision-making process has changed significantly now that she is a mother.
“If you’re a single parent looking to marry someone new, your decision making has to be different from when you were alone. You’re not just choosing a partner for yourself anymore, you’re choosing a second parent for your child.”
She stressed the importance of evaluating how a potential partner treats her child, rather than focusing solely on the relationship with herself.
“It’s not that I haven’t met amazing men but there’s a deeper question of do they have the moral values or character that I would like my child to grow up around or be influenced by? You have to be sure that the person you’re bringing into your life is capable of being a good parent. Someone who can treat your child unmistakably like theirs.”
The actress warned that such a decision should never be taken lightly.
“It’s not a decision to be made carelessly so please choose wisely for both you and your child.”
Damilola’s honest reflection has resonated widely with single parents and fans alike, many of whom praised her for prioritising her child’s emotional and moral development over societal pressure to remarry.
The actress has previously kept details of her personal life relatively private following the end of her first marriage. Her latest message highlights the thoughtful approach she is taking as she navigates life as a single mother while maintaining a successful acting career.