Veteran Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello has revealed that she is no longer interested in dating younger men, as her priorities have evolved with age.
The 50-year-old actress said that while she once dated a younger man for fun, she now seeks something more serious and lasting.
Speaking on the Dear Ife series with host Ifedayo Agoro, Bello explained that her previous interest in younger men was just a phase in her life.
When asked if she would consider dating a younger man again, she responded that there was no point in revisiting that chapter.
“There is no need to. I have done it before. I think what I want now is different. When I did it, I was having fun. It was for a season; the season is over. I know for sure what I want now is marriage,” Bello said.
She noted that although she still receives attention from younger men, especially on social media, she is no longer moved by it.
Bello added that many of these men reach out via platforms like Instagram, but their approaches often lack maturity.
“Well, look, I claim it, I own it, it happens. I am over 50 and young men are sliding into your DMs. That is flattering, but the thing is, some of them are badly behaved. Some will come with ‘Hi, dear’,” she said.
Shaffy Bello also expressed her openness to marriage but noted that she does not subscribe to traditional or rigid views about it.
She believes people should be more open-minded in their approach to relationships and marriage.
“I don’t mind marriage… but I have a different opinion when it comes to marriage. I think a lot of people are very rigid when it comes to marriage,” she added.
I only dated younger men for fun, but I can’t try that anymore. What I want now is marriage ~ Shaffy Bello 🥹 pic.twitter.com/04oaorKqij
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