Veteran Nollywood actress, Tina Mba has shared heartfelt advice for colleagues grappling with the challenge of balancing their careers and marriage.
The seasoned movie star opened up during a recent episode of Lights, Camara – It’s My Turn, where she spoke passionately about the need for actors to stay committed to their professional paths while navigating the demands of personal relationships.
She emphasized that it is crucial to remain vigilant and recognize early red flags in partners who might not fully support or understand their career goals. According to her, marriage should not become a barrier to success, especially when it involves a career as demanding and expressive as acting.
Drawing from her personal journey, the mother of two encouraged her peers not to give up their dreams or allow themselves to be pressured into abandoning their careers for the sake of marriage. She advised them to look out for signs of insecurity or control from a partner, and to have open, honest discussions early in the relationship.
She said …
“He met you an actor, he married you an actor, there was no issue of you are going to leave this job because I am insecure or because we need to raise our children. No discussion or whatever. Then you got married thinking that now you are going to fly, and then the man comes and tells you, ‘No, you’re going to sit.’
“See, the signs are always there. Don’t ignore it. Watch him, watch her. You need to have a discussion with the person. If need be, you need to sign an undertaking that you would not make me leave my career. Because did he leave his job?
“Marriage is important but nobody put a gun to my head or to your head to do it. There are so many people in this world. If this didn’t work, another may work. You will meet a soulmate, someone who will be supportive. Just be true to yourself. Don’t go for the dazzles, be an antique ba
be like me.”