Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has encouraged career-driven women to prioritize having children over getting married. In an interview with Nollywood on Radio, Bakare shared her insights on achieving long-term career success.

She argued that marriage isn't a prerequisite for starting a family, drawing from her own experiences. “If you aspire to be a successful superstar as a young woman, I recommend having children early. This way, you can dedicate the rest of your life to advancing your career, as the family aspect is very important,” she stated.

Bakare acknowledged that marrying young might lead to divorce, clarifying, “What I mean is to start a family early. I never considered marriage when I had my first child; I just wanted a baby.”

She emphasized that her advice is not to rush into marriage but to focus on building a family.

The 43-year-old actress was previously married to Olumide Kunfulire, with whom she welcomed a daughter, Simi, in 2008. In 2013, she married Lagos socialite Tunde Oriowo, and they have two sons together.