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Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has opened up about the secret behind her youthful appearance, declaring that an active sex life is a major contributor to a woman's radiant glow, while also reflecting on her journey as a single mother and celebrating her hard-won success. The 48-year-old actress made the candid disclosure during an appearance on broadcast journalist Morayo Afolabi-Brown's 'The Morayo Show' on Monday, 6 July 2026, where she spoke about her past marriage, her current relationship, and the stigma she overcame as a single parent.
When asked about the secret behind her radiant look, Ojo dismissed the notion that happiness is tied to marital status, instead pointing to the quality of one's relationship. "We (single mothers) are happy. I think some married women are happy too. I don't think it's about being single or being married," she said. She elaborated: "I think it's about the person that you're with. Sex has a lot to do with a woman's glow. I'm getting more than enough. Maybe those with marriage certificates aren't getting enough". The actress, who has often been praised for her age-defying looks, made it clear that her happiness and physical well-being are deeply intertwined with her romantic life.
Opening up about her relationship with talent manager Paul "Paul O" Okoye, Ojo revealed that she is happy with him and that their connection is built on mutual respect and understanding. "We're two mature 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 admitted that they have their ups and downs like any couple but stressed that respect and space are key to their dynamic.
The actress also reflected on her failed marriage to Ademidun Ojo, whom she married in 1999 at the age of 21. She disclosed that the union should have ended long before it eventually did in 2001. "The marriage should have ended long before; it should have ended on my wedding night," she confessed. Looking back, she expressed gratitude for leaving when she did, saying: "If I had stayed, probably my kids wouldn't be where they are today. It wasn't about me when I was leaving. It was about my children. It was about me having a sound mind". The marriage produced two children, Felix, born in 1999, and Priscilla, born in 2001.
Ojo's reflections on single motherhood were not just about the struggles but also about the triumphs. In January 2026, during a New Year Thanksgiving event, she proudly declared herself the "president-general of single mothers" and celebrated her achievements, including becoming a landlady in Lekki, one of Lagos's most affluent neighbourhoods. "If they told me I'd be a landlady in Lekki, I'd say it was a lie. It wasn't me, it was God," she said. She attributed her success to resilience and faith, adding that her children's success and her own personal growth define her accomplishments, not her marital status.
The actress also spoke about how becoming a grandmother has changed her perspective. She revealed that her grandson has made her less vocal on controversial topics, as she wishes to protect her daughter from unnecessary stress. "It makes me feel good, happy, and fulfilled. I have piped down because of my grandson now. My daughter is married, so when I keep fighting, the opposite side is going to come up with different false allegations, and I don't want her going through any stress," she said.
Ojo's candid interview has sparked widespread reactions across social media, with many praising her honesty and others debating her comments on sex and marriage. Regardless of the varied opinions, the actress's message is clear: happiness, fulfilment, and a radiant glow come not from a marriage certificate but from being with the right person and living a life of purpose, resilience, and self-love. For Iyabo Ojo, the journey from a young bride to a successful single mother and grandmother has been transformative, and she wears her scars and successes with equal pride.
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