- Mary Njoku says there is no such thing as an independent woman, explaining that independence is a reaction to circumstances, not a choice.
- She points out that when people lack reliable support, they become independent.
Nollywood actress and film producer, Mary Njoku has sparked discussions after sharing her thoughts on women’s independence.
The Korean studio boss clarified on Instagram that independence is not a preference but a response to circumstances.
“Independent women really don’t exist.
Independence is not a preference; This is usually a response.
No one really wants to live alone.
When there are no reliable people around us, we become independent.
So before labeling women “independent” or “overly self-sufficient,” it’s worth asking why. Are you reliable? Because no one chooses to be isolated when someone keeps showing up.
Independence is learned in the absence of dependability.
She’s strong because she has to be.
Trustworthy. And watch her strength soften into trust.”
Her comments sparked reactions online, with many discussing the challenges and realities of self-reliance in today’s society.
In other news… Former Labor Party presidential candidate Peter Obi lacks the political muscle needed to win elections in Nigeria’s core northern region, Nigeria’s Arts, Culture and Creative Economy Minister Hanatu Musa Musawa says.
Musawa made the comments during a recent Politico interview in which she dismissed Obi’s chances of gaining significant electoral support in the north, citing entrenched regional dynamics and political structures.
The minister said Obi’s political appeal did not match the reality of northern voting patterns and insisted he could do little to change the outcome in the region.
“Peter Obi won’t do anything in the heart of the north that will win him an election,” Musawa said.
She went on to compare Obi’s political movement to the early presidential attempts of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who failed several times but ultimately won with the support of a broader political coalition.
“His actions remind me of Buhari in 2003, 2007 and 2011. Buhari tried to win on his own many times but failed until Tinubu stepped in,”he said.
Musawa explained that Buhari’s ultimate success was achieved through strategic alliances, particularly with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which helped him gain national recognition beyond his traditional support base.
