‘I Can’t Marry Who Is Not Successful’ – Singer, Waje Gives Reason

Nigerian singer, Aituaje Iruobe, popularly known as Waje, has opened up about her preferences when it comes to choosing a life partner.

Abia Radio News reports that the 45-year-old singer, while featuring in a recent episode of ‘The Honest Bunch ‘ podcast, said she cannot date or marry a man who is struggling financially.

Giving a reason for her decision, the mother of one explained that she is no longer in her 20s and does not have the time and patience to grow together with any man.

She said, “I can’t marry someone who is not successful, and here’s why: first of all, I’m not in my 20s so we are not growing together.

“A man leads, he leads by selling aspirations to me. I have to aspire to see him lead. And if he can’t inspire me to grow, we can’t be partners. So, success is part of it. Faith and emotional intelligence are also part of it.”

Speaking further, Waje revealed that she cannot date a younger man, stressing that they would not be a good match.

She added, “We will have issues. I’m very pragmatic. I sometimes I have to hold myself with my siblings, my friends, and my family members. Imagine if it was a husband? He would get tired. I will be treating him like my child. He would hate me.” 

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