Nkechi Blessing Sunday urges trolls to stop age-shaming women
Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has called on social media users to stop constantly reminding women about their age, marital status and lack of children.
The actress made the appeal while addressing what she described as the unnecessary pressure placed on women by online trolls and critics.
Nkechi Blessing urged people to be more considerate when making comments about women’s personal lives. She noted that repeatedly telling a woman that she is getting old, unmarried or childless can be hurtful and insensitive.
According to the actress, people often make such comments without knowing what another person may be experiencing privately. She therefore encouraged social media users to be more careful with their words and avoid turning sensitive personal matters into subjects of public ridicule.
Her comments come amid ongoing conversations about the pressure Nigerian women face over marriage and motherhood. Women who remain unmarried or do not have children by a certain age are often subjected to questions, criticism and unsolicited advice from relatives, friends and strangers online.
The actress’s message also highlights the growing criticism of social media trolling, where users make personal comments about celebrities and other public figures without considering the possible emotional impact.
Nkechi Blessing has previously spoken openly about relationships and other aspects of her personal life, making her a frequent subject of discussion on social media. Her latest message, however, focused on encouraging people to show greater empathy rather than judging women based on their age, relationship status or family circumstances.
The actress’s appeal has sparked reactions among social media users, with many agreeing that marriage and childbirth should not be used as measures of a woman’s worth or success.
