I WILL NEVER MARRY A WOMAN WHO DOESN’T HAVE A JOB – SINGER CHIKE SHARES HIS VIEWS ON MARRIAGE

Popular Nigerian singer, Chike, has sparked reactions online after opening up about the advice his mother gave him regarding marriage and choosing a life partner.

Narrating his perspective during an interview, he explained how this advice has shaped the way he thinks about relationships, responsibility, and long-term commitment.

He shared his thoughts below:

I have always been very intentional about the kind of partner I want in my life.

For me, it goes beyond love or emotions. I think deeply about responsibility, partnership, and what both people are bringing to the table.

One thing that has really stayed with me over the years is something my mum told me.

She told me clearly that I should never marry a woman who is not working.

According to her, no matter how much I feel in love, I should never ignore that.

In my words, “My mum has told me never to marry a woman who is not working. She said no matter how the love is doing me, I should never do it. If they are not productively adding to production then don’t do it.”

At first, it might sound harsh to some people, but for me, I understand where she is coming from.

I also talked about something else that people don’t usually consider.

I used the example of an Ada, the first daughter in an Igbo family.

In many cases, she carries a lot of responsibility for her family. So if you marry someone like that who is not productive, it means you might end up carrying responsibilities you were not prepared for.

That is why I pay attention to family background.

I ask questions, how many siblings does she have, what does her family do, what kind of responsibilities is she carrying?

Because the truth is, you don’t want to wake up one day and find yourself under constant pressure to solve problems that are not originally yours.

I know not everyone will agree with me, and that’s okay.

But for me, I believe marriage is not just about love, it is also about structure, understanding, and what both people are bringing into the union.

At the end of the day, everyone has to decide what works for them.

But this is something I take very seriously.

What do you think, does he have a point, or should love be enough in choosing a life partner?