“Men abandon me since I married” — Nollywood’s Aminatu Papapa exposes industry bias against married women

DDM News

Yoruba Nollywood actress Bukola Raji has spoken out about the silent struggles married women face in the film industry.

The actress, popularly known as Aminatu Papapa, revealed how her marital status has affected her professional support system.

She made the revelations Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) reports, describing her experience as emotionally and professionally draining.

According to Raji, many male colleagues now avoid her simply because she is married.

“Men no longer want to help me because I’m married,” she said, expressing her disappointment.

She noted that the situation worsens whenever she appears in public with her husband.

“Some even get angry when I’m with my husband,” she explained.

“They question why he’s always following me around,” she added.

Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) gathered that Raji’s experience highlights the gendered pressure women in Nollywood face after marriage.

Raji’s ordeal underlines a disturbing industry bias against committed, married women trying to balance personal and professional life.

Despite the negative reactions, the actress maintains her loyalty to her husband, Lukman.

She described him as “calm and understanding,” and credited him for her emotional stability.

Her marriage, she said, remains one of the strongest sources of her strength and peace.

“If I come to this life again, I pray I marry him again,” she declared.

Her words show her deep affection and unshaken commitment to her marriage despite industry tensions.

Raji’s story casts a spotlight on the often unspoken discrimination married actresses endure in Nollywood.

Many insiders argue that married women are often perceived as less accessible or too attached to succeed.

This perception, Raji suggests, limits professional opportunities and strains female careers in the entertainment world.

The issue reflects a broader Nigerian societal problem, where marriage is seen as a burden rather than a strength.

In an industry built on relationships and influence, being married can wrongly signal reduced availability or flexibility.

Raji’s experience reveals the underlying hypocrisy within Nollywood’s glamorous surface.

While male actors are celebrated for their family life, married women often face isolation and suspicion.

Despite these setbacks, the actress remains optimistic about her career.

“I believe my breakthrough will come,” she affirmed with confidence.

Her resilience underscores her dedication to her art and her refusal to compromise her personal values.

Raji’s story encourages a necessary conversation about how Nollywood treats its married female professionals.

It is not the first time actresses have spoken against the hidden bias in the entertainment industry.

Several female stars have echoed similar sentiments, pointing to a deeply ingrained problem in showbiz culture.

For many women, being married becomes both a blessing and a silent career limitation.

Bukola Raji’s case makes it clear that change is overdue in Nollywood’s approach to gender and marital status.

Her testimony should challenge stakeholders to dismantle outdated notions about women and work in Nigeria’s creative space.

Until then, women like Raji will keep balancing dreams with discrimination.

Her courage in speaking out is a bold step toward reshaping the narrative for married women in entertainment.

And her hope for a brighter future is a reminder that dignity doesn’t have to be sacrificed for success.

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