Nigeria, Oct. 31 -- Nollywood actress Lola Idije has said society should stop pressuring young women to marry, because some women marry at 40 or 50.

The actress, whose real name is Toyin Afolayan, spoke on the African A-List podcast.

Lola who is 67, questioned the push for marriage at 20. She said early pressure can lead a woman to choose the wrong partner, and that marrying young does not guarantee a good marriage.

She also defended single mothers. Lola said many women raise children alone because of circumstances they cannot control, including family problems and the actions of enemies. "Not all of them choose that life," she said.

She rejected the view that a woman without a husband is irresponsible. Lola said such women deserve p...