I got married late because I had no money and I was not confident – Actor, Afeez Oyetoro (Saka)
Popular Nigerian actor, Afeez Oyetoro, popularly known as Saka, has opened up about why he got married later in life.
In a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Saka revealed that he tied the knot at the age of 40. Reflecting on his personal journey and career, the actor—who also serves as a theatre arts lecturer at Lagos State University of Education—explained that his focus on building a solid foundation delayed his decision to marry.
He eventually met his wife, Olaide Oyetoro, and they got married in 2003. The couple is blessed with three children.
While attributing his marital delay to lack of confidence and money, Saka noted, “I’m now paying school fees with grey hair.
“I don’t have confidence. I’m a very reserved person. I got married late because of two things, which is, myself and my profession. As at then, there was no money in theatre arts and nobody recognised artistes. We were just doing it for passion. And the worst part of it then is that we were only taught acting and not how to make money from theatre.
“I had nothing, not even a car when I finished. Obviously, when you call a girl, they would look at you like there was no future for you. In fact, a lady told me I’m wasting my life, and advised me to leave theatre and for something relevant.
“The woman I was supposed to marry, said I must have two cars before I can marry her. Then something told me that this is not my wife”.
