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Actress Teniola Aladese has underscored the importance of women achieving independence before marriage, describing it as a critical foundation for a successful union.

Speaking on a recent episode of the That’s What She Said podcast, Aladese said women who experience living alone prior to marriage are better prepared for its demands, as they gain a deeper understanding of their personal preferences, boundaries, and responsibilities.

She noted that many women move directly from their family homes into their husbands’ residences without first experiencing independent living, a transition she warned can lead to culture shock, emotional strain, and, in some cases, regret.

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According to Aladese, personal independence before marriage fosters maturity, self-awareness, and resilience, qualities she believes are essential for building healthy and sustainable relationships.

“A lot of women just go from their family’s houses to their husband’s house. But they don’t particularly know what they like; they don’t know what kind of trait their husband-to-be has. So they are shocked when they enter the home, and they see some mannerisms that they haven’t experienced before.

“But I feel like when you live alone before getting married, you get to know yourself, you get to know what you like, you get to know the nonsense you would take and the nonsense you would not take.

“But when you just enter into marriage without any experience of living on your own, that is when everything starts shocking you, and regrets creep in,” she said.

Actress Teniola Aladese has spoken out about the secrecy surrounding Nollywood pay and the significant disparity in earnings.

In a recent interview, she noted that many actors accept low fees because they believe the budget is fixed, when in reality, some films allocate more funds for certain roles.

Aladese emphasised the importance of open discussions about pay, citing conversations with colleagues like Timini Egbuson, who shared his dissatisfaction with a project’s offered amount.

According to her, this experience opened her eyes to the industry’s financial realities.

The actress, known for her roles in “Jemeji,” “Love in a Pandemic,” and “Gone,” stressed that this culture of secrecy leaves performers unaware of their true value, leading to unequal pay for similar work.

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She said, “In my industry, people rarely talk about pay disparity, and I’m grateful to individuals like Timini Egbusin and Kunle Remi, who openly discuss their earnings with colleagues.

“I remember a conversation with Timini on the set of Love in a Pandemic, he might not even recall it, but he was talking about a project he’d been approached for and mentioned the amount offered. At that time, he wasn’t happy with it. He said something like, ‘You’re calling me to spend weeks on set for what I could make in two to three days elsewhere.

“Hearing that made me realise how much money is actually circulating in the industry. The issue is, because we don’t talk openly about pay, many people aren’t aware of the earning potential. They assume, ‘Ah, they offered me 100,000, I’ll just take it,’ without realizing that budgets are often flexible. For instance, a character might only be needed for a couple of days, but the budget might allocate 700,000.”

Movie star, Teniola Aladese, has fired back at a fan who questioned her ability to afford a luxury vacation.

The fan’s comment came after Aladese shared a video of herself dancing and enjoying her holiday at a resort.

The fan suggested that Aladese’s scarce film appearances implied she couldn’t afford such luxury.

Aladese responded sharply, advising the fan to improve their spelling and punctuation and focus on their own work.

“If you don’t have a job, please get one so you can afford your own vacation,” Aladese retorted.

She emphasised that women can work hard and earn enough to indulge in holidays.