Chike: ‘My Mother Warned Me Against Marrying an Unemployed Woman’

Nigerian singer Chike has opened up about the strict guidance his mother gave him on marriage.

He said she urged him to focus on value and stability in a partner, not just love, setting a clear foundation for how he views relationships.

Building on that, she warned him to avoid relationships where one person carries all the financial responsibility.

My mum advised me never to settle down with a woman who does not have a source of livelihood regardless of love.

Beyond financial independence, Chike added that his mother also cautioned him about the pressure that can come from extended family expectations, especially when a partner supports many relatives.

With this in mind, he said he now takes a more intentional approach, asking deeper questions when meeting someone and paying close attention to their lifestyle and independence.

For him, relationships go beyond feelings and require careful thought about long term balance.