Ghanaian actor and Deputy Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority (NFA), James Gardiner, has caused a stir on social media following a statement he made on his choice of women.
In an interview with Nollywire shared on Instagram on August 17, 2025, James Gardiner noted that he doesn’t mind going in for older women, especially if they align with his preference.
He explained that once there is a strong connection between him and an older woman, he wouldn’t mind going out with her.
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“It depends… There is this picture we try to give women who are like that. If the person thinks the criteria for who I am looking for, I am not all about looks, by the way. But at least it shouldn’t be like I am with my mother.
“I don’t really mind if there is a connection. Age isn’t just a number… It is more about the connection. Once there is a strong connection, I don’t think every other thing matters,” he said.
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After making his statement, James Gardiner clarified that he is not into sugar mommies.
“I don’t like sugar mommies, ooh,” he added.
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