Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has sparked a fresh online debate after claiming that single mothers are happier than married women because they have more satisfying sex lives. The actress made the remarks during an episode of The Morayo Show, hosted by Morayo Afolabi Brown, which aired on YouTube on August 14, 2026.
Actress Links Women's Glow to Intimacy
During the show, the host light-heartedly observed that single mothers seemed to radiate an enviable joy. Iyabo Ojo responded with a candid explanation, suggesting that intimacy plays a significant role in a woman's overall well-being and physical appearance. According to the mother of two, single mothers tend to be more sexually satisfied than many of their married counterparts, which contributes to their happiness and glow.
“Sėx has a lot to do in a woman's glow. The reason single mothers are living happier than most married women is because we are getting more than enough sėx,” she said.
Marriage Not the Sole Factor in Happiness
However, Iyabo Ojo was careful to add nuance to her position. She stressed that marriage itself is not the determining factor in a woman's happiness, but rather the quality of the person she is with. “I think some married women also are happy. I don't think it's about being single or being married. I think it's about the person that you're with,” she said. She acknowledged that many women in marriages are genuinely content because their husbands are good partners.
Iyabo Ojo Opens Up on Her Current Relationship
Beyond the headline-grabbing remarks, Iyabo Ojo also gave fans a glimpse into her current romantic relationship. Without naming her partner, she described a bond built on maturity, mutual respect, and an understanding of each other's busy schedules. “We're two matured people and two very busy people. But the most important thing is to understand each other, to support each other, to be there for each other,” she said.
She acknowledged that the relationship is not without its friction, but maintained that how the couple handles their differences sets the tone. “Yeah, we fight. We have our ups and downs. It's normal. But the most important is that we respect each other. We respect our space and what we do, and we just move on with that,” Iyabo added. When asked directly whether she is satisfied in that area of her personal life, she replied simply: “Very.”
The actress's comments have generated mixed reactions online, with some praising her honesty and others questioning her views on marriage and single motherhood. The conversation continues to trend on social media platforms.
