Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello has opened up about her dating preferences, revealing that despite still receiving attention from younger men at age 54, she is no longer interested in dating them.
Speaking on a recent episode of the Dear Ife podcast, Bello disclosed that young men frequently message her on social media, which she finds flattering, though she criticized the approach of some.
"Yes, men still slide into my DM. When you're over 50 and young men still slide into your DM, that's flattering. But some of them are just badly behaved. Some will come and say, 'Hi dear.' You know, you just want to insult their mother. But it's flattering," she said.
The veteran actress clarified that while she has previously dated younger men, her priorities have shifted. "I can't date a younger man. There's no need to. I've done it before, but I don't want to do it again. I think what I want now is different. When I dated the younger man, I was having fun, and it was for a season. That season is over," Bello explained.
Bello emphasized that her current focus is on marriage, though she holds views that differ from traditional Nigerian perspectives. "I know for sure what I want now is marriage. I don't mind marriage, but I have a very different opinion when it comes to what we [Nigerians] believe marriage is. I think a lot of people are very rigid when it comes to marriage. I would rather leave it there," she added.
The actress was previously married to Mr. Akinrimisi from 1995 until 2020, and they share two children together.
Bello's candid revelations offer insight into her personal life and evolving priorities as she navigates her fifties, showing that her approach to relationships has matured with time and experience.
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