Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has shared his thoughts on the potential consequences of young women, particularly undergraduates, engaging in relationships with wealthy older men, commonly known as “sugar daddies,” while ignoring advances from younger suitors.
Speaking during a discussion on News Channel Tv , Kanayo painted a vivid picture of the trajectory such decisions could take:
“At 23, it’s a flex.
She’s living large, enjoying the benefits of expensive gifts like cars and houses from a rich, maybe married man.
She rejects younger men because they can’t meet her current lifestyle.
From 22 to 24, this pattern continues, and by 25 or 26, she’s still unmarried, believing the lifestyle will last forever.”
Kanayo explained that by the time the woman reaches her late 20s or early 30s, things often take a drastic turn.
“At 28, she becomes a prayer point. By 33, it’s now a state of emergency because potential husbands are no longer forthcoming.
At 35, you might think she’s still having fun, but she’s not. She’s praying desperately for God to bring anyone.”
The actor referenced a story he once worked on, titled After 33, to illustrate how societal expectations and personal choices can lead to emotional and social challenges for women who prioritize temporary luxuries over long-term relationships.
“At 23, it’s a flex. At 28, she becomes a prayer point. At 33, she’s now declared a state of emergency because husbands won’t come at that level… Some of them get to 35 and you think they’re having fun; they’re not having fun! They are now state of emergency praying that God… pic.twitter.com/LQFTcsktDb
— News Central TV (@NewsCentralTV) December 23, 2024
