Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has encouraged young women pursuing their careers to place family as a top priority during the early stages of their professional journey.
In a recent interview on Nollywood on Radio, Bakare emphasized that by addressing this aspect early on, they will have ample time later in life to concentrate on their career growth.
Her words: “If you are aspiring to be a superstar, successful in your career as a young girl, I would advise you to get married and have kids early,” she said.
“So that you can have the rest of your years to push your career because the family area is very important.
She shared her personal story, indicating that she had no desire for marriage at the time she became a mother for the first time.
“Maybe I should retract that because I do not mean marriage. I never thought of marriage. The time I had my first child, I just wanted a baby.”
The actress reaffirmed her position, emphasizing that her guidance focuses on family development rather than the institution of marriage itself.
“So the advice is not to get married early but start having a family,” Laide Bakare added.