Don’t leave your career for marriage - Actress Tina Mba warns women

Ibukunoluwa Daramola 12:17 - 15 May 2025

Actress Tina Mba tells women to be observant

Veteran Nollywood actress Tina Mba has shared powerful advice for women in the entertainment industry, urging them not to give up their careers for the sake of marriage.

In a recent conversation in an interview, the celebrated actress addressed a recurring issue where women are often expected to abandon their professional ambitions after tying the knot and advised women not to.

“He met you an actor, he married you an actor, there was no issue of you leaving this job because I am insecure or because we need to raise children,” she said.

"The signs are always there, don't ignore it..."

Tina Mba advises movie practitioners who are torn between their careers and marriage. pic.twitter.com/pu5KGSyemp
— @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) May 14, 2025

Then you got married thinking that now you are going to fly, and 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?

Tina emphasised that the red flags are usually visible early in the relationship, encouraging women to be vigilant and intentional about the partners they choose.

"I didn't manage anything... I am blessed to have someone who is my number 1 rock..."

Tina Mba talks about combining marriage with her career. pic.twitter.com/7q1FV7EoGy
— @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) May 14, 2025

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 doesn’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 babe like me.