Actor Zubby Michael has shared details about his decision to remain single during the early years of his career, describing it as a strategic move to focus on his professional growth.
In an interview with Broadway TV, the actor explained that he purposefully avoided romantic relationships while building his reputation in the film industry, especially during his time working in Asaba. He noted that emotional commitments at that stage could have served as a distraction and slowed his progress.
Zubby clarified that his decision was not based on a negative view of women but was a matter of timing and personal discipline.
He said, “I’ve been scar£d of women, I’ve been working hard but now I want to give it a chance. Since I dey work I no…- cause it can d£str0y this thing. Maybe had it been I get girlfriend I fit no reach here. Cause if you disturb me m£nt@lly it will affect my work. As I dey put all my mind for film, if woman come now and we come get problem, I fit dey set I go dey think about am, e go dey affect me.”
The actor added that relationships come with responsibilities that require careful management to avoid affecting one’s productivity. Now that he has achieved a level of stability and owns his own home, he expressed more openness to finding love.
“So as a young man, it’s not that women are b@d, they’re beautiful. But there’s time for everything. Conquer the first stage of your life. See, now I get my house. Now I can say, okay, let’s see how it goes. No be that time wey I dey Asaba dey work hard. I go come claim say I love you, you and who dey love that time? There’s time for everything. Na now we wan love,” he said.
Zubby’s views on marriage previously made headlines when he shared a lighthearted exchange with colleague Rachael Okonkwo. In a viral video from a movie set, he jokingly suggested that her financial success and property ownership might be intimidating potential suitors.
“She has already scared away her potential husband. She already owns a house and a car, so what will the husband buy?” he had joked, adding that she might end up attending prayer programs like Shiloh to find a partner.
Rachael Okonkwo responded by stating that her priority was building a solid foundation for herself before entering a partnership. She questioned the idea that success hinders marriage, asking why suitors did not approach her during her years of struggle when she was “roasting corn” to survive. She emphasised that she is looking for a purposeful relationship rather than one driven by “poverty alleviation.”
